Seabury Hall Athletics

Message from Scott Prather, Athletic Director:

After spending last school year outside of the classroom to focus on my new role as Athletic Director of Seabury Hall I am excited to be back in there for the current year as both a Math teacher as well as a PE teacher.

As the Athletic Director, I truly appreciate the opportunity to work with and support our talented and dedicated students as they pursue their passions throughout the various venues of competition. I aim to instill the values of teamwork, commitment, dedication, leadership, respect, and good sportsmanship to all programs within the department and to be a proper role model for the athletes and coaches alike. Despite the myriad of challenges that we’ve had to overcome already this year, I am pleased to say that we are off to a good start to the school year and I'm eager to see what amazing things our athletes and students are able to accomplish in the months ahead.

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Goals for Students
- To have fun
- To develop school pride, unity, and character
- To experience the kind of success that is measured not by winning or losing, but rather by effort, hustle, and the ability for each player to become the best he/she can possibly be
- To compete at the highest level
- To demonstrate humility and responsibility in both wins and losses
- To develop individual and team characteristics that include respect, enthusiasm, loyalty, support, confidence, integrity, and sportsmanship
- To learn, practice, and execute the fundamentals of the various sports with excellence as the goal. Strict attention must be paid to detail so that sharpness and hustle prevail
- To be in the best mental and physical condition possible
- To discover oneself
Graduation Requirements

Seabury Hall requires that all 9^th thru 12^th grade students be enrolled in physical education classes each season of the school year: Fall, Winter, and Spring (12 seasons total)
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Athletics Policies

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Academic Eligibility

Seabury Hall, as part of the Maui Interscholastic League, adheres to the Department of Education's 2.0 rule. Students must be passing all "core" courses (defined as courses needed to receive a diploma from the DOE) and maintaining a 2.0 each semester and the first and third quarter that they are involved in an athletic activity. Students who do not meet these standards are placed on a probationary status, where their grades are checked every two weeks. The student is allowed to practice, but not participate in any interscholastic activities during the two weeks that he/she is ineligible. If, after the two-week period, the student has improved and now meets the minimum standards, he/she is eligible until the next two-week grade check.

Students at Seabury Hall are encouraged to meet with teachers during the extra help time (3:00-3:30 pm) in order to maintain a solid academic standing. Receiving "extra help" is an excused tardy to practice.
Physicals and Health Insurance

Any student who chooses to participate in an interscholastic sport must have a current physical (good for one calendar year) on file with the Athletic Trainer and proof of health insurance.

Seabury Hall does have accident insurance for all students. This insurance is used as a secondary insurance. If your child is injured and you wish to make a claim, you must meet with the Business Manager to complete the necessary forms.

The Maui Interscholastic League provides catastrophic insurance for all athletes participating in interscholastic activities. This insurance can be used to cover expenses after expenses rise higher than $25,000.
Commitment

Once a student is committed to a team, he/she is not allowed to drop from the team. If the student is asked to leave, or chooses to leave the team without the coach's permission, there will be a penalty, which lasts for one calendar year from the date the student ceases being a member of the team. The student will not be allowed to be a participant on any athletic team during that time, and must take physical education classes during the academic day.
Standards (Unexcused Absence)

There are times when a student has obligations that take priority over a practice or game. These are viewed as excused absences. For these times, the student must communicate verbally to either the head coach or the Athletic Director. If the student misses an off season workout, practice or game without notification, it is considered unexcused. Before the student returns to the athletic program there will be a meeting with the student and the head coach. (The Athletic Director may substitute for the coach for whatever reason.) Consequences for an unexcused absence could be as follows:
• suspension
• extra practice
• coach's discretion
• removal from the athletic program
Students must be in school, attending class, by 10:00 am in order to be eligible to participate in that day's practices or contest.
Pre and Post Season Meetings

A pre-season meeting will be held Saturday, August 18 in the Seabury Hall dining hall at 10:00 and 5:00. This meeting is required of all Upper School parents whose child will be participating in an interscholastic sport this academic year. At this meeting parents view an "assumed risk" video, which is mandatory for their student's participation in the interscholastic program (if a parent is not able to view the video at the meeting, it must be accessed from the Seabury Hall athletic webpage, and a signature form must be downloaded and returned to the Athletic Office). Athletic policies will be discussed at this meeting.

Coaches will meet with their athlete's parents prior to the season to discuss rules and regulations pertaining to that specific sport.

At the conclusion of the season, each team has a meeting or potluck to bring closure to the season, collect uniforms, and present letters, pins or sweatshirts to the students (See "lettering" below for information on receiving these awards).
Transportation and Team Travel

When a team must travel by air, the school will make reservations for the entire team. The Athletic Director must approve any changes made by individuals. The student's family will absorb any expenses for any changes.

The total number of people allowed to travel with a team to Molokai, Lanai, or on pre-season trips is limited by the Maui Interscholastic League (MIL). The number allowed per team, including coaches and players, is as follows: Basketball (14), Baseball (21), Cross Country (8), Golf (6 boys, 5 girls), Paddling (18), Soccer (20), Softball (21), and Tennis (7). There will be times when a team has more students than are allowed to travel. Those students will not be able to travel to Molokai, Lanai, or on a pre-season trip. Please contact the coach of your child's sport for clarification of the traveling roster. This is a rule of the MIL and Seabury Hall cannot adjust the number arbitrarily.

When teams travel to Lahaina or Hana on a school day, students needing transportation will travel by bus or van. Students who wish to be transported by their parents will be able to do so with the Athletic Director's permission. There may be occasions when some students will be allowed to meet the bus at a location closer to their home. Students are not allowed to leave the contest site with anyone other than their parent or legal guardian. A student can only be released if the parent makes eye-to-eye contact with the coach and discusses this change in travel.
Uniform Issue and Purchase

Seabury Hall will provide a set of game uniforms for most sports. New uniforms are normally purchased every three years. Golf, Swimming, Tennis, and Paddling purchase their own uniforms. Other sports may purchase a second uniform. Any uniform or equipment issued by the athletic department is to be kept in good repair and returned at the conclusion of the season.
Team T-Shirts
Teams wishing to issue shirts, warm-ups, or other items must adhere to the following guidelines:
- The only writing on the front will be the Seabury Hall Athletics logo
- On the back, there can be reference to a particular team
- Adherence to the schoolʻs athletic style guide
Transition to a New Sport

Students whose Fall or Winter season is completed are allowed two rest days and then they are expected to choose their next activity. Should the next activity be another interscholastic sport, there will be a "try out time" consisting of 5 consecutive practice days to determine whether they wish to continue with the sport they have chosen. Should they attend a 6th practice, they are considered on that team. Once they are a member of the team, they are defined as committed to that team.
Chain of Command

Questions and concerns that arise during the athletic season can best be addressed by the individual coaches. We recommend that the student meet with the coach prior to the parent's involvement. Students and coaches learn a great deal when they talk about the student's concerns. The Athletic Director serves as a third party should the student choose that support. Coaches should only be approached at a scheduled meeting. Experience has shown that meetings immediately after a practice or contest are less productive then those that take place at a scheduled time. Only after the coaches have been consulted should a concern be taken to the Athletic Director. Ultimate authority and major policy changes rest with the Head of School.
Due Process

A student or parent/legal guardian contesting the disciplinary action taken based on team or department rules shall have the right to appeal. In cases of disciplinary action taken by a coach, the Athletic Director will hear the appeal. In cases of disciplinary actions taken by the Athletic Director, the Head of School will hear the appeal. Requests for an appeal may be made orally or in written form to the respective person (see above). The appeal official shall consider the evidence presented, including statements by legal counsel, and make written findings of the decision within five days of the hearing, with a copy to the student, parent/legal guardian.
Vacation Travel

Developing a team is a difficult and challenging task. It requires a high level of commitment for student athletes and coaches alike. To that end, the task of building team spirit is derailed when students leave on extended trips and vacations. Therefore, the following vacation policy will be enforced for the 2019-20 school year:

Students who are participating in Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball or Paddling who leave the team and miss five consecutive practices:
• will not play in any games prior to the holiday/vacation
• must participate in five practices upon their return before participating in any games.

Coaches will work with those students who will be at every practice and game to develop team concepts. When the non-participating students return from their extended break, they can work their way into the system and earn the privilege to play in games.

Awards and Recognition

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Lettering
Any student who successfully completes a varsity season will be considered a letter winner. Awards are received as follows:
- 1st Year Award - Chenille letter with a pin for the particular sport
- 2nd Year Award - Chenille letter with double bar and a pin
- 3rd Year Award - Lettermans Jacket
- 4th Year Award - School Blanket
Lettering in a second sport will allow the student to receive a pin for that particular sport. Only one jacket and one blanket will be awarded to any particular student.
Athlete of the Year

The varsity head coaches meet in May to choose a male and female winner of this award. The athlete should demonstrate superior athletic skill, leadership on and off the athletic arena, and be the type of student that the athletic department would view as a model for others.
Scholar Athlete

This award is given to an individual who has lettered in two or more varsity sports and maintained top grades. The head coaches of the varsity teams meet in May to determine this recipient.
Super Spartan Award

At the Athletic Awards Assembly, we recognize any student who has lettered in three varsity sports during the academic year.
Spartan Award

Each sport will recognize a student as a Spartan Award winner. Each team member will vote for this award. The following criteria is used to determine this award:
   • Enthusiasm at all times
   • Support for the team and individuals throughout the season
   • Hustle in every task assigned
   • A positive model for other members of the team
   • A selfless and giving approach to the program

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Ella Connor Signs National Letter of Intent
11/19/2020
On November 19, 2020, Ella Connor signed a National Letter of Intent to play Division 1 college beach volleyball at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo under legendary coach Todd Rogers, a former professional beach volleyball player and gold medalist in the 2008 Summer Olympic games.

Earning a college scholarship at any collegiate level is a tremendous accomplishment, but to earn one at the Division 1 level is truly noteworthy and special. In fact, according to our records, in our school’s history of over 50 years Seabury Hall has had only four girls earn Division 1 scholarships for volleyball prior to Ella. These included Shayla Hoeft and Amy Ozee in 2106, Lecca Roberts in 2004, and, Kaimana Brummel in 2003, the first girl from Maui to receive a D1 volleyball scholarship straight out of high school.

Over the course of the last 3 years in the program, Ella has established herself as the top overall female player in the MIL and joins those legends listed above as one of the all-time greats in our school's history. On behalf of the Seabury Hall athletic department, we wish her nothing but the best of luck in her future as she takes her game to the next level. Congratulations Ella!!!
After School Athletic Opportunities
9/18/2020
CrossFit Classes: With Melissa Rajesh
Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30
Bring workout clothes, shoes, water bottle, towel

Yoga Classes: with Melissa Rajesh
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30
Bring workout clothes, yoga mat, water bottle, towel

Upper School Cross Country Club practices: with Coach Bobby Grossman
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 to 4:30
Bring workout clothes, shoes, water bottle, towel

Middle School Cross Country Club practices: with Coach Paul Romero
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 3:30 to 4:30
Bring workout clothes, shoes, water bottle, towel

Contact Coach Prather at: sprather@seaburyhall.org if you have any questions.
Seabury Hall Athletics Update
3/23/2020

Seabury Hall Athletics Update 3/20/20

1) All MIL games, matches and competitions are currently suspended until further notice.

2) All practices league-wide have been suspended until further notice.

3) The MIL AD Council will meet weekly throughout this process and will continue to monitor and re-evaluate the situation to determine what to do next.

4) If and when it has been determined that it is safe to resume practices, there will be a minimum of 10 days before any games or competitions can take place.

Take care and stay safe,
Seabury Hall Athletic Department
MIL Championships!!!
2/4/2020

The winter season of sports is quickly coming to its conclusion and our teams have done some amazing things over the past few days. Here is a quick recap:

1) The girls, boys, and mixed paddling teams swept their respective MIL Championships. All three crews did an excellent job throughout the season and exceeded expectations.
2) The girls varsity basketball team won it’s 4^th consecutive MIL Championship over the weekend. They were led by Ameera Waterford who scored 22 points and Piohia Tu’ivai who added 16 points.
3) The girls swim team won their first ever MIL Championship!!!!!! They were led by Madison Eiting, Kamille and Kalla Pellettieri, and Helena Colletta.

Congratulations to all teams and best of luck at your respective State Tournament events!!!
Seabury Winter Sports Update
1/23/2020

The winter season for MIL sports is in full swing and our teams have been doing a great job representing Seabury Hall. The following teams have already earned berths to their respective State Tournaments:
Girls Soccer
Boys Soccer
Girls Basketball

Our boys, girls, and mixed paddling teams have all been outstanding and are in first place in each of their respective divisions through 3 official regattas. The boys and girls varsity basketball teams are both in first place and are undefeated in league play and our swimmers and divers have done an excellent job through the first 5 MIL meets.

Senior Night is this Friday night at the Seabury gym. The night kicks off with our JV boys basketball team playing Maui High at 4pm, then the boys Varsity plays Hana at 5:30pm, and the girls Varsity team plays Molokai in the feature game at 7pm.

Hope to see you all there!
Boys Cross Country Team Take State Title, Girls finish Second
11/12/2019

The boys cross country team won their 3^rd ever State Championship over the weekend and the girls team took 2^nd in front of a several fans and spectators on the campus of Seabury Hall. Ka’eo Keomaka led the way for the boys finishing 24^th, followed closely by Cole Davidson (26^th), Kai Merrill (27^th), Gabe Frampton (39^th), and Parker Churchill (52^nd). The girls were led by Kaylee Volner who finished 2^nd overall, followed by Kallalei Ryden (10^th), Prianna Dugied (22^nd), Rio Imperato (34^th), and Lily McLeod (72^nd) overall. Congratulations to both teams on their excellent seasons!!!
Cross Country Teams Ready for States
11/4/2019
Both the Seabury Hall boys and girls cross country teams had very successful showings at the MIL Championships today. The boys finished second overall with a score of 39 points and the girls won with a score of 20 points! Kai Merrill lead the boys with a 4^th place finish while Ka’eo Keomaka finished 6^th, Colton Baldwin finished 7^th, Gabe Frampton finished 10^th, and Louie Smith finished 12^th. For the girls, Kallalei was the overall winner followed by Kaylee Volner’s 2^nd place finish, Rio Imperato was 4^th, Prianna Dugied was 5^th, and Elly Swartz finished 8^th. Good luck at States!
Girls Volleyball Team wins MIL Title, finishes 4th at State
11/4/2019
The Seabury Hall girls completed an undefeated regular season as it won another MIL Division 2 Title when they defeated a very strong Hana team in 3 sets on Friday, October 18. Their run of excellence continued at the State Tournament as they defeated OIA powerhouse McKinley in 5 sets in the quarterfinals before ultimately losing to eventual champion Damien in a 5-set thriller in the semifinals. Ella Connor was named to the All-Tournament Team for her efforts. Great job Team!!!