2015-2016 Lady Titans Basketball Season Parent Meeting 11/12/15

Welcome and Thank you in advance!! NOTE: To change images on this slide, select a picture and delete it. Then click the Insert Picture icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. Program Philosophy Expectations Attendance/Eligibility District Athletic Code Lady Titan Behavior Policy Communication Tree Fundraising Booster Fee Booster Club Help (Concessions) Apparel

Program Philosophy Help each athlete develop their skills and put them in positions that will be successful to the best of their ability. To have fun and have the athletes develop a love for the game of basketball. Learn about the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship. Give positive reinforcement based on effort not results. Provide a safe environment for every athlete on the team. Make sure that the athletes understand that family comes first, and then grades, and finally basketball is last.

Expectations Student-athletes are students first and academics come first. If a student becomes ineligible they must put school first and will be asked to complete work in any way they can to bring up their grade. Practice will not take place for them until eligible (“study tables”) Effort is key to the improvement of our players. 110% is expected at every practice and game. Playing time is coach’s discretion. Be at all practices and games both mentally and physically. Represent Tinley Park High School and our girls’ basketball program in a mature, respectful, responsible manner. WORK ETHIC IS NOT ONLY SHOWN ON THE BASKETBALL COURT, BUT ALSO IN THE CLASSROOM AND ALL ASPECTS OF A STUDENT-ATHLETE.

Attendance/Eligibility Unexcused missed practice will result in loss of playing time, missed instruction, and skill development. This may include, but is not limited to: 3 strikes rule – Each unexcused missed practice results in a strike. Each time that student athlete will be warned and spoken with. If that student reaches 3 strikes, she may be asked to leave the team/program. Being a part of the Lady Titan Girls Basketball program is a privilege and attendance is Passing 5 classes each week Passing 5 classes for the whole semester to be eligible for next semester 3 week rule: If an athlete is ineligible for 3 weeks in a row, she is subject to removal from the team/program.

District Athletic Code Voluntary Admission Type 1 violation Type 2 violation **Refer to TPHS packet

Lady Titan Behavior Policy LADY TITAN BASKETBALL POLICY DISCLAIMER Warning – by coach, dean, teacher, etc. Coach to Athlete conversation or meeting Parent Phone call Meeting between coach(es), athlete, parents, and Athletic Director (as needed) Dismissal from team and program *These guidelines are established by the Lady Titan Basketball Program. Authority figures throughout school are aware of our policy and work with us coaches as an intervention in changes of behavior as long as the behavior does not cross the lines of the district/school guidelines. District/School consequences will still take precedence based on severity of behavior.

Communication Tree Communicating with your coach is key to developing a positive coach: student-athlete relationship. Athlete  Respective Coach Parent  Respective Coach Parent  Head Coach Parent  Athletic Director PLEASE ALLOW 24 HOURS AFTER A CONTEST TO COMMUNICATE WITH A COACH!!

Fundraising Box of candy – 2 per girl required Gourmet Delights: Cheesecake vendor. More details to come. (Week of Nov 17th) Buy out option: $60 **This eliminates the opportunity to raise money towards the cost of the team shoe, should you choose to purchase them. Shoot – a – thon: December sheets will be distributed January Date for Free Throw Shooting

Booster Fee Booster fee is $75 Includes: T-Shirt Practice Jersey Tournaments Resources utilized during practice and games

Booster Club Help (Concessions) Concession stand sign-up for home games Volunteers for help with purchasing goods, running concession stand, set- up/clean-up

Apparel Extra brand new basketball shoes – never worn $50 various sizes T-shirts, Ladies T-shirts, Long Sleeve Shirts Crewneck Sweatshirt Order Form Team Shoes/Socks $70/$8 Various Spirit wear throughout the season!

Congratulations, Welcome to the Program, & Thank you Pay fees & sign – up at respective tables Questions refer to respective coach *ALL INFORMATION WILL BE UPDATED ON THE WEBSITE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR