LADY PANTHER ATHLETICS Michelle MacKay 8th Grade A-Team Volleyball Track Assistant Athletic Coordinator Caitlin Barganier 8th Grade A Team Basketball Heather Eide 8th Grade B-Team Volleyball 8th Grade Go-Team Basketball

LADY PANTHER ATHLETICS Christina Sanchez 7th Grade A-Team Volleyball 7th Grade A-Team Basketball Jenny Davidson 7th Grade B-Team Volleyball 7th Grade B-Team Basketball Track Pam Chambers 7th Grade Volleyball Go – Team 7th Grade Basketball Go – Team Carolyn Brown 8th Grade Volleyball Go-Team 8th Grade Basketball B-Team

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A & B PRACTICE TIMES: 7th Grade: 3:35 – 5:15 PM (Mon. – Wed.) 8th Grade: 6:30 – 8:00 AM (Mon. – Wed.) Fri. = All A/B 7/8 6:30– 8:00 AM GO = 7th Grade = 3:35 – 5:15 PM Tues. and Wed. 8th Grade = 6:30 – 8:00 AM Tues. and Wed. ** ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY ** A/B PLAYERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULED SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PLEASE PICK UP ATHLETES IN LOWER PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER SCHEDULED PRACTICE TIME (A/B Volleyball no later than 5:30 PM Please!!!!) PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ASAP IF AN ATHLETE WILL MISS PRACTICE/GAME 356-5050

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PLAYERS TO STAY AND SUPPORT THEIR TEAMMATES THROUGH ALL GAMES IF AN ATHLETE MUST LEAVE AFTER HER GAME, WE REQUIRE A NOTE/EMAIL PRIOR TO 1ST PERIOD ON GAME DAY Athletes will only be released to their parents

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ELIGIBILITY: If a student-athlete fails any nine weeks...She will be removed from the athletic period. ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED OR THE STUDENT MUST SIT OUT FOR 3 WEEKS FROM COMPETITION (PRACTICES ARE STILL PERMITTED)

TEAM DISMISSAL VIOLATION OF ANY NEISD POLICY (DRUGS, WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, HAZING) ABSENCES FROM PRACTICE (3 UNEXCUSED) TARDIES TO PRACTICE (3 T’S = 1 ABSENCE) DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ON CAMPUS, IN THE CLASSROOM, OR AT PRACTICE/GAMES THEFT LACK OF EFFORT

ATTENDANCE PROCEDURES If a student is well enough to be at school, she is expected to be at practice (even if it is just to observe) 3 unexcused absences will result in team dismissal Excused absences will also affect playing time and potentially lead to team reassignment

REMINDERS IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, IT IS HER RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH HER COACH. EACH ATHLETE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCKING UP HER BELONGINGS DURING PRACTICE. COACHES WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES. Leaving AM practice early to attend morning coaching, requires a parent note/email. It is NOT permitted the day before a game (exceptions on indiv. basis only).

REMINDERS NO JEWELRY MAY BE WORN DURING PRACTICE OR GAMES (ear piercings, rings, etc.) P.E. OR ATHLETIC UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED DURING PRACTICE. ATHLETIC T-SHIRT IS REQUIRED FOR ATHLETIC PERIOD PARTICIPATION

TEAM SELECTION USUALLY 70 - 100 PARTICIPANTS PER GRADE LEVEL A-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL) 10 PLAYERS (BBALL) B-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL) GO TEAM = REMAINING PARTICIPANTS (Usually play on rotational basis due to large numbers. Go team coach will provide that schedule once teams have been established.)

TEAM SELECTION TEAMS ARE ASSIGNED ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL, POSITIONING, AND ATHLETIC ABILITY PLAYERS MAY BE MOVED UP OR DOWN DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEASON

TRY-OUT REQUESTS Clothing = Panther gym shorts, Panther athletic t-shirt, knee-pads, and court shoes HAVE YOUR NAME CLEARLY MARKED BELOW THE SHOULDERS ON THE BACK OF YOUR SHIRT – PRIOR TO TRY-OUTS …NOT 5 MIN. BEFORE….PLEASE

GAME DAY SNACKS Game day snacks can be purchased for the year through Mrs. Pharris for $20. Athletes may eat on the bus as long as trash is thrown away appropriately. Game day snacks will be provided to the team during athletic period before our game.

WATER Please have your daughter bring her own labeled water bottle to practice Games: Water and cups provided Practices: Refill at water fountains

TEAM SPIRIT ITEMS: GAME DAY! Please note, if parent(s) would like to provide goodie bags etc. it needs to be for the entire team……we do not want A,B, Go teams recognized separately…….ALL OR NONE……..REMEMBER ALL IS APPROX. 100 ATHLETES ☺

COACHES’ ROLES SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS BE POSITIVE, FAIR, AND CONSISTENT WITH PLAYERS MAKE PLAYING TIME AND STRATEGY DECISIONS WITH THOUGHT AND CARE

COACHES’ ROLES ESTABLISH AND ORGANIZE PRACTICE FOR THE TEAM ON A DAILY BASIS BE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WITH PLAYERS AND PARENTS PROTECT THE SAFETY OF ALL ATHLETES

COACHES’ ROLES INFORM PLAYERS OF ALL EXPECTATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND RULES PROVIDE ALL PLAYERS/PARENTS WITH PRACTICE AND GAME/MEET SCHEDULES

PARENTS’ ROLES BE A FAN OF EVERYONE ON THE TEAM RESPECT THE DECISION OF OFFICIALS RESPECT OTHER FANS, COACHES, AND PLAYERS

PARENTS’ ROLES PLEASE DON’T TALK TO COACHES ON GAME DAY ABOUT A COMPLAINT/CONCERN PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. WITH THE COACHING STAFF

PARENTS’ ROLES UNDERSTAND THAT PLAYING TIME IS BASED ON ABILITY AND WILL NOT ALWAYS BE EQUAL ON THE A AND B SQUADS. WHEN GAME SITUATIONS PERMIT, COACHES WILL DO THEIR BEST TO PROVIDE ALL PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE.

PLAYERS’ ROLES BE POSITIVE AND HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL TEAMS EXHIBIT STRONG WORK ETHIC IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ASK THE COACH FIRST

PLAYERS’ ROLES BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL ON THE COURT AND IN THE CLASSROOM KNOW AND FOLLOW SCHOOL AND TEAM RULES BE ON TIME TO ALL PRACTICES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AS AN ATHLETE AND PERSON

PLAYERS’ ROLES MEET CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS NOTIFY COACH OF ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE TALK TO COACH ABOUT ANY SPECIAL CONCERNS

PLAYERS’ ROLES ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS IS A PRIVILEGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT LOPEZ MIDDLE SCHOOL IN A POSITIVE LIGHT HAVE FUN!!

TIER OF COMMUNICATION FOR CONFLICT RESOLUTION 1. Player and Coach Discuss (open door policy) 2. Parent phone call/email to sport specific/level coach (limit 2) 3. Player, Coach, Parent Meeting 4. Player, Coach, Parent, and Asst. Coor/Admin. meeting

TICKET SALES Student = $1.00 Adult = $3.00 Silver Card = ISSUED AT CENTRAL OFFICE (65 and older = free with card)

NCAA ELIGIBILITY: PLAN AHEAD Class of 2018 and beyond requires a 180 point increase in SAT and 14 point increase in ACT http://www.neisd.net/athletics/helpful- links.html http://thsca.pointstreaksites.com/view/thsca/links/free-eligibility-and-recruiting-webinars

TO DO…………. IN REVIEW Physical and medical history (available on May 3rd at school) Complete On-Line Pre-participation Form (Rank-One) – REQUIRED (available on-line May 1st) Get on Remind101 Coach Barganier 7th and 8th grade athletics: text the message @7ech99 to the number 81010 Go to a Reagan Volleyball game as a team…...date TBA Sign the Athletic period contract and acknowledgement of powerpoint viewing.

ON-LINE STORE Store will open April 26th and close May 8th. Required apparel: practice shirt, practice shorts, game day shirt, and socks New design this year. This year’s 7th graders will be able to wear either. This year’s 6th graders will be required to have the new design Website for the online store is in your packet.

ATHLETIC CONTACT LIST Both you and your daughter are highly encouraged to register for our text message alerts…..REMIND 101 Please visit Lopez Athletic Web Page for the most current athletic info. http://coachmackay.weebly.com/athletics.html

REQUIRED PAPERWORK All available on the Lopez Website – Athletics 1. Physical and Medical History (also required for summer strength and conditioning camp) 2. Physicals will be offered at Lopez on May 3, 2017 starting at 4:00pm 3. Middle School Athletic Participation Form (On- line….available May 1st) 4. Acknowledgement of Lopez rules and UIL Safety Training. (will go home first week of school 17-18)

VOLLEYBALL START DATE Monday, August 28th 3:35 – 5:15 (both grade levels) - Have name clearly marked on the back of t-shirt below shoulders………tape works great! - All paperwork (including physical) must be turned in for 2017-18 school year to try-out…to include on-line pre- participation form - Practice/Game schedule will be posted in early June to web page and hard copies available first day of practice

THANK YOU “INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT TO A GROUP EFFORT – THAT IS WHAT MAKES A TEAM WORK”