Player and Parent Expectations Grand Blanc Girls Basketball

Who Can You Turn To? Coaching Staff Varsity – Megan Noll JV – Karen and Cheryl Ray Freshman – Bill and Sandy Palacios Leadership Committee Booster President – Kerry Carson Vice President – vacant Treasurer – Judy Puidokas Secretary – Julie Pedrin Team Liaisons We need a freshman or sophomore parent to fill the VP role as well as having someone assist Kerry Carson with the banquet.

Tonight’s Agenda 1.Update from the Booster Organization a)Next Booster Meeting: i.Dec. 13 th – 7pm McFarlen library b)See Liz Bowie for Spirit Wear c)Ads and Good Luck lines due 11/18! d)$50 for team meals…make check to “GB Girls Basketball” 2.Quick information session with Coach Noll 3.Individual team meetings

Pay to Play Lake Orion - $280 per year Hartland - $175 per sport Brighton - $175 per sport Grand Blanc – 0$ for now To run our program over the past few years, it has cost roughly $10,000 per year (if we order new uniforms) If we don’t start getting help with fundraising, we’ll have to charge a fee to be a part of our program.

Parents: We Need YOUR Help! Sign-up for the following: Team Liaison – controls the information flow between parents and coaches, also organizes team meals We will charge $50 per player and have one parent be in charge of pre-game/post- game meals this season Taking pictures throughout the season to create our slideshow for the banquet Organizing Parent Night/Senior Night Shadowing Liz Bowie for Spirit Wear for next season

Our Fundraisers The Program – All ads due by 11/18 Each player is responsible for securing $100 of advertisements from local businesses. This could be your doctor, dentist, hair stylist, favorite place to eat out, etc. You may also purchase “good luck lines”. These are notes of encouragement for players that are printed in the program.

Our Fundraisers – con’t Discount Cards – NEW THIS YEAR! Each player will sell at least 5 of these discount cards. They are $20 per card. This includes a FREE $25 Restaurant.com gift certificate with the purchase of each card. There are several local discounts on the back of the card. In addition, there is an online merchant directory with over 300,000 discounts that the card may be used for. The maximum profit for the program is $1800 if we only sell 5 each, so please try to sell more!

IMPORTANT DATES 11/11 – Pictures: Bring BOTH uniforms to school! 11/12 – Varsity and JV scrimmage at Lake Orion: 9am 11/21 – All program scrimmage at HOME from 5:30- 7:30pm 12/5 – Volunteer project at the North End Soup Kitchen from 3pm – 5:30pm 12/8 – Univ. of Detroit Mercy vs. Michigan at UDM - 5pm to see our alum Shareta Brown play

Player and Parent Contract NEW THIS YEAR! Each player and parent must sign Due TOMORROW - 11/11 Highlights: Players must get a progress report signed EVERY Friday. Players will attend team bonding activities if there are no school or family conflicts. They help bring the team together and parents put a lot of effort into hosting. Players will stay through the varsity game for all Friday home games

Commitment to the FAMILY theme The girls will be assigned buddies from a different team. They’ll make signs for each other, goodie bags, and sit with each other on the bus at times. All program bonding nights – we’d like to have more this year. If someone would like to coordinate or has suggestions please let me know. RESPECT will be displayed at all times between all levels of the program from players, coaches, and parents.

Can This Be Our Program?

“Make Every Day a Championship Day” In my six years at GBHS, I’ve seen a decline in the number of girls who love the game of basketball. This comes from burnout, the change in the season, changes in family and friends, etc. It is an expectation that every player who has made the CHOICE to be a part of our program makes an effort to have a positive attitude, shows a passion for the game that is unrivaled, and works to make every day and every minute count.

 SCHOOL COMES FIRST – less than 1% of HS girls get an athletic scholarship!  Please let your coaches know ahead of time if you need to stay after school for help with a class or if you need to makeup some work.  Please make being on time a priority. Less playing time will result from poor decisions.  Missing practice completely may affect your starts and/or playing time. If you can’t make it to practice, please let your coach know early! Get Your Priorities Straight!

Playing Time  It is the philosophy of the GBHS Girls Basketball program to build a winning, successful program. The coaches will put the combinations that will best accomplish this goal on the court.  Equal playing time is not guaranteed on any level!  If you feel that playing time is an issue, please discuss your concerns with your daughter first. She is at every practice and game and sees more than you do.  If that does not resolve the issue, please feel free to watch our practices from the track. You can then schedule a meeting between you, the coach, and the player to find ways we can help your daughter be successful.

MHSAA Rules emphasis CONCUSSIONS If a player hits her head during a game and has any concussion-like symptoms, she CANNOT go back into the game until evaluated and cleared by a medical professional. Please keep in mind that our coaching staff values our players’ safety above all else!

24 – hour Rule After games, emotions run high for everyone. Please do not discuss concerns with any coach directly following a game. The next day, if you still feel strongly about an issue, schedule a time to meet with the coach.

Typical Playing Rotations for Basketball  Players 1-5: Starters  Play the most minutes, will play more in close games than others, leaders on the court  Players 6, 7, and 8: Role Players  Could be a defensive or 3 pt. specialist, give the starters a break, have not beat out a starter for her spot  Players 9 -12: Role and Practice Players  Will play more in games that we are winning, role is to make others get better in practice  It will vary with different game situations.

Communication During a Game  Communication with your child during a game while they are either on the bench or on the floor is strongly discouraged. This is the coach’s time to direct the team. Unfortunately, if the parent-child communication (coaching) continues, the player may be penalized.  Example: Parent sits on bottom bleacher and coaches child through game/situations pulling on the player’s attention.

Stats The scorebook and statistics taken are used to help the coaching staff and players. Parents do not have access to these materials! Our program is of a “team first” mentality. If stats are needed for college recruiting, please see Coach Noll. New technology allows us to put together a “highlight” reel to send to college coaches!!

Avoid Getting sick  Colds spread quickly through teams because of the amount of contact we have with each other.  Wash your hands often!  DO NOT share towels or water bottles!  Drink plenty of water  Make sure you are getting enough sleep  Eat good pre-game meals!  NO PEANUT PRODUCTS!

Can we overcome Our Deepest Fears? Do we have the motivation and stamina to have a great year?