The Crystal Lake High School District 155 Prairie Ridge High School wrestling controversy sparked my interest in the locker room instructions for coaches.

Here is what District 155 sent me:

“Coaches are responsible to supervise their athletes until each student has been picked up by a parent or have safely left the campus.

“Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their student athletes while they are in the locker room, training room, off campus and on bus trips.

“Coaches must lock the locker room when they leave for practice and then must unlock the door at the end of practice and supervise the students until they have all left the room.”

An October 28, 2009, “Handout” with “Reminders” says this under

“Supervision:”

“Please take the time to talk with your staff re: supervision of the athletes at all times, i.e. bus, opponents locker rooms, our facilities. Make sure that they understand they are responsible for these students until they get picked up…”

Also of possible interest is the following regarding the “Privacy Act:”

“Please have a discussion with your staff about the privacy act. We can not talk about the athletes grades, health issues, training rule violations, suspensions etc with anyone.

Huntley High School

Huntley School District 158 sent me this information from a February 10, 2010 memo from Bruce Blummer, the Huntley Athletic Director:

“Supervision

“The single most likely aspect of a coach’s job that can lead to problems, and possible litigation, is supervision (or lack thereof). A coach employed by District 158 is responsible for supervising his/her student-athletes.

“Please be aware of the following thoughts:

“Supervise student-athletes before, during and after practices/games.

“Supervise student-athletes in the locker room.

“Be cognizant of activities and/or conditions that can lead to accidents.

“Do not allow students to use facilities unless under the direct supervision of certified personnel.

“Do not allow students to use facilities unless under the direct supervision of certified personnel.

“Do not leave student athletes unattended in the building…”

Here are the District 300 rules:

“Coaches are responsible for supervising their teams/programs before, during and after practices/games. Practice does not begin until the coach arrives. He/she should not leave until all athletes have left school property.”

“Coaches must be aware of the health and well being of each student…”