Our Program

List of 4 items.

• Role of the Student-Athlete

  Because participants in interscholastic competition represent Newman to the public, we expect all student-athletes to observe the following policies. Coaches are expected to go over this with their teams prior to the start of practice.

  
  Expectations
  

  1. Maintain all academic work
  2. Conform to school and team rules concerning tobacco, alcohol, and drugs; reference the Newman training rules document
  3. Attend all meetings, practices, and games, including practices and games scheduled during school holidays and vacations
  4. Respect the judgment of administrators and the authority and guidance of captains, coaches, and game officials
  5. Abstain from the use of profanity at any time while representing Newman
  6. Maintain self-control before, during, and after all practices and games
  7. Be respectful and polite to opponents before, during, and after games
  8. Commend good play and good sportsmanship whether displayed by a teammate or an opponent
  9. Appreciate the responsibility of officials and both respect and accept their decisions
  10. Respect the property of the School and treat this property with care
  11. Conduct themselves properly and in a manner that they will never be a discredit to themselves, their team, or Newman

  
  Unacceptable Behaviors
  

  1. Disrespect to coaches or teammates
  2. Blaming a loss on game officials, coaches, or participants
  3. Yelling or waving arms during opponent’s free-throw attempt
  4. Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs, or gestures
  5. Berating opponent’s school or mascot
  6. Booing or heckling an official’s decision
  7. Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call
  8. Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances
  9. Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent
  10. Use of profanity or displays of anger
  11. Trash-talking, taunting, or baiting by players, coaches, or spectators

  
  All student athletes should fully understand the above policies and expectations. They should realize that failure to comply with any of these policies could result in suspension from the team, plus any other action deemed necessary by the Athletic Director or school administration.

• Role of the Parent

  Any person who demonstrates good sportsmanship, whether a student or a parent, is a true leader in the community. The role of the parent in the education of a student is crucial. As a parent of a student athlete at Isidore Newman School, your goal should include:
  
  
  

  1. Realizing that athletics is part of the educational experience and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score of the game
  2. Encouraging our student-athletes to perform their best, just as we would urge them on with their class work, knowing that others might turn in better performances
  3. Participating in positive cheers or comments that encourage all of our students and not participating in negative cheers or comments that would redirect that focus, including those that taunt and intimidate our opponents, their fans, or the officials
  4. Learning, understanding, and respecting the rules of the game, the officials who administer them, and their decisions
  5. Learning, understanding, respecting and supporting the training rules of the Newman Athletic Department
  6. Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers and supporting them as they strive to educate our student-athletes
  7. Respecting our opponents as fellow student-athletes and acknowledging them for striving to do their best
  8. Working within the framework of the school operating procedures for fundraising, purchasing, travel, and other related activities
  9. Exemplifying model behavior under all circumstances
  10. Being a fan… not a fanatic!

  
  You have a tremendous and significant influence on your child’s attitude about academics and athletics. The leadership role you take in character development and in good sportsmanship will help influence your child, his or her team, and the Newman community for years to come.
  
  

  Click here to read the Five Keys for Sport Parents.

   

• Newman Athletic Participation Forms 2024-25

  Newman Athletic Participation Forms 2024-25

  
  Newman Athletic Participation Forms

• Tulane University Partnership

  Newman is proud to partner with the Tulane Institute of Sports Medicine’s team of doctors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and healthcare professionals for comprehensive care for our student-athletes. Tulane’s athletic trainers work directly with physicians and physical therapists for a seamless Sports Medicine experience, from rehabilitative exercises to on-the-field injury management. Newman athletes receive top-notch care from the same physicians who treat athletes at Tulane University.