Parent Meeting 2011-2012. Contact Information Coaches – Jordan Coffman, 8A, [email protected]@midwayisd.org Brian Bruce, 7A,

Parent Meeting2011-2012

Contact InformationCoaches – Jordan Coffman, 8A, [email protected]

Brian Bruce, 7A, [email protected]

David Largent, 8B, [email protected]

Mark Villarreal, 7B, [email protected]

Website - www.midwayisd.org/998209594328590/site/default.asp#

November 17: First Game @ Home vs. South Belton

Dec. 3 and 4: Gatesville B Team Tourney

Jan. 27 and 28: Crowley A Team Tourney

Stephenville B Team Tourney

Feb. 10 and 11: District A Team Tourney

Practice Times: See Calendar

Pick-up/drop-off behind the school in the Teacher’s parking lot.

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:Practice Jersey

Game JerseyGame Shorts

This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED

Equipment to Purchase:

Basketball shoesShorts (blue/white/red/black/grey)

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS1. Pass all classes every six weeks2. Be on time with all equipment3. Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and

teachers4. Be a good teammate 5. Focus and Hustle6. Be coach-able7. Follow all MISD policies8. CALL /E-MAIL WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE

1. To make decisions that are best for the team/program

2. To be honest with you and your son.

3. To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard

4. To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally

5. To teach your son life lessons through athletics

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY

Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with the Coach

1.The coach’s interaction with your son.

2.How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student

3.Concerns about your son’s interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH

1.TEAM STRATEGY

2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON

3.PLAY CALLING

4.PLAYING TIME

For a Conference

Call your son’s coach to set up an appointment

Conferences may include other coaches or administrators

Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution

Parent Code of Conduct1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose

2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities

3. Be positive and encouraging at all times

4. DO NOT COME TO THE BENCH/COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON

5. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same

6. Realize that we are in this together!

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures1. Travel Cards- All parents need to complete/sign and return to

coach. (Football players have these already)

2. Schedules- any changes will be posted on team website and mass e-mail will be sent to all parents.

3. Food- Food drop off will be at Rice Field Parking Lot @ 3:40 for home games; @ departure time for road games; in case of rain, drop off will be at the teacher’s parking lot before home games.

4. Rides- Only parents are allowed to sign their child out after away games.

5. Game Attendance- We encourage athletes to stay for ALL home games.

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures

6. Pictures- TBD; during class period

7. ISS and Discipline- could result in loss of practice/game time.

8. Dress Code- No headbands or shooting sleeves; white or black socks only9. Missed Practice- If a player doesn’t have a reason for being absent (doctor’s note, parent/student e-mail/call the day of absence, choir, etc.), then that player must sit out a half.

Thank you for coming and we all look forward to a great season

working with your kids!