2016 Bismarck High Boys Soccer 1 Player/Parent Meeting

Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Michael Frenzel – Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach Matt Binegar – Varsity Assistant Logan Christensen – Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach Shane Kuntz – JV 2 Coach 2

Program expectations The Bismarck High Mission statement: “The mission of Bismarck High School is to foster a tradition of excellence by empowering students to become responsible citizens who make sound personal choices and decisions.” 3

Program Expectations 2 things that you can control every day: Attitude Effort Committed to the team and the program Representing entire BHS boys soccer program – think about your actions Actions when in public and the community Social Media Maintain good academic standing Playing soccer for BHS is a privilege, not a right Community Service Special Olympics soccer tourney – August 21 st 8 am – 1 pm 4

Lettering Play in at least 3 varsity matches Maintain good academic standing throughout the season No violations or suspensions for off the field actions 5

Important information Please complete before first practice (August 8 th ) Please complete before first practice (August 8 th ) Physical – completed form can be turned in at practice or into the office at school View “Know the Risks” video & sign form – form for parents and athlete View concussion video & sign form – parents and athlete View anti-bullying video (athlete only) Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (not to be confused with booster fee) 6

Important Information Paper work that needs to be done Medical release form Concussion sheet Code of Conduct Activity Fee paid This is separate from the $60 booster fee 7

Important Dates July 25 th – Online store opens Get your gear ordered ASAP August 8 th - First Day of Tryouts 5 pm at Cottonwood ImPact test date – Thursday, August 11 th 2:30 pm in Room 215 at BHS Picture Day – Monday August 15 th 5 pm at Cottonwood Car Wash – Saturday, August 20 th at Dan’s South 11 am – 4 pm – We will be doing shifts 8

Important Dates August 25 th – First Varsity game – at the Bowl September 13 th – First game vs Century September 20 th – Senior Night vs Legacy All Seniors dress Varsity September 29 th – Pink Night vs Legacy October th State Tournament in Fargo 9

ImPACT Concussion testing ImPACT concussion testing (August 11th at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 2:30 pm) ImPACT concussion testing (August 11th at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 2:30 pm) Any player new to BPS system – regardless of age Any player that may have missed the testing the previous year ALL freshman ALL juniors Any student-athlete new to the BPS district Those students that missed testing the previous year (i.e. someone who plays 10th grade football but did not play 9th grade football or any other sport 9th grade year) Those students who do not fit into one of the above categories but for some reason missed testing during the school year. 10

Tryouts August 8 th – First Day of tryouts First 3 days will be used to evaluate players and decide teams Once teams are decided, teams will begin practicing together. Players may be moved depending on ability and coach’s discretion Players must complete a mandatory 9 practices prior to competing in first game Be prepared when practice begins If unable to attend a day, player can contact Coach Foss via text, phone call or 11

Online Merchandise Store Under Construction When available, link and instructions will be placed on website, Facebook, and Twitter 12

Team Website/Communication Website: All schedules, rosters, team news, booster news, etc. can be found here Find us on Facebook & Twitter: These will be updated frequently. Fastest way to receive practice/game time changes BHS Athletics website Rschool scheduling system 13

Booster Club President Tammy Gimbel Vice President Jill Allen Secretary Velvet Schmidt Treasurer Michelle Kuhn 14

Questions, comments, concerns? 15

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