Mattawan Athletics
GO WILDCATS.
Welcome to our Mattawan athletics. We believe the experiences our students have on our courts and fields extend far beyond the game. Through dedicated coaching, healthy competition, and the invaluable lesson of teamwork, we're committed to fostering personal growth and developing well-rounded student-athletes.
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACTS
Zack Marcy - Athletic Director
269.668.3361 Extension 1278
Kara Sysol, Student Activities Secretary
Requirements for membership and participation
PRIOR TO TRYOUTS OR PRACTICE
- Current Physical and Consent form on file with BigTeams
- Academic and transfer eligibility per MHSAA guidelines
- Annual Participation Fee
ATHLETES MUST ATTEND TRYOUTS IN ORDER TO BE SELECTED TO A TEAM
During the season:
- Academic eligibility per Mattawan Consolidated School guidelines.
- Daily attendance at school and practice
- Adherence to student-athlete Code of Conduct
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) requires student-athletes pass four out of six classes at the end of the previous semester in order to participate the next semester. Mattawan Consolidated School requires passing five of six classes on a weekly basis. Transfer students should contact the Director of Student Activities to determine eligibility.
Physical Pre-Examination
Mattawan Consolidated School typically schedules physicals at the end of each school year at Borgess Bone & Joint on 11th Street in Kalamazoo. Sports physicals are also available on short notice at the locations below.
Team Selection Criteria
When tryouts must be held in order to select an appropriate number of team participants, coaches typically consider at least the following items in assessing individual players. One aspect of the list is not necessarily more important than any other in the selection process. Coaches must make discretionary judgments regarding players. Such judgments will stand unless a substantial deviation from stated guidelines and procedures is evident. Athletes must attend tryouts in order to be selected for a team!
- Sport specific skill and/or overall athletic ability.
- Attendance at practice/tryout sessions.
- Cooperative attitude/work ethic towards coaches and other players.
- Previous history of involvement in the sport.
- “Coachability” as reflected by following team guidelines, accepting criticism and attempting to meet or surpass the coaches' expectations.
- Positive communication with coaches and players.
- Potential for development.
- Desire as demonstrated through maximum effort in all team activities.
SPORTS PHYSICAL LOCATIONS
Borgess Bone & Joint Institute
Kalamazoo Orthopaedic Clinic
2490 S. 11th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
269-343-1535
Hometown Urgent Care
245 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
Phone: 269-323-2450
Mon-Fri 8:00 to 8:00
Sat & Sun 9:00 to 7:00
Med Express
6929 S. Westnedge
Portage, MI 49002
Phone: 269-329-0202
Open Daily 8:00 to 8:00
Walk-Ins welcome!