Soccer Parent Meeting 2015 - 2016

Contact Information Head Coach Phillip Gibson Email: phillip.gibson@midwayisd.org Assistant Coach- Calvin Madewell Email: calvin.madewell@midwayisd.org Website: http://www.midwayisd.org Athletics Middle School Athletics  Soccer  Boys

Practice: Practice will be after school until 5:00. Each player will be expected to be at every practice. Athletes must have work-out clothes, shin-guards, cleats & flats for every practice.

Games: Each athlete will wear the assigned uniform for each game. Team members are expected to have both uniforms, & sweats for every game. Athletes must have UIL appropriate shin guards. Team members are free to go home after school but must be at Rice Field 45 minutes before home games.  

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING: Jerseys. One pair of shorts One set of sweats One bag 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 You may purchase the following on your own: Socks: Royal blue & White- no logos Shin guards

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS Pass all classes every six weeks Be on time with all equipment Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers Be a good teammate Focus and Hustle Be coach-able Follow all MISD policies CALL/EMAIL US WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES To make decisions that are best for the team/program To be honest with you and your son To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally To teach your son life lessons through athletics

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 The coach’s interaction with your son How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student Concerns about your son interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH TEAM STRATEGY OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON PLAYING TIME

For a Conference Call Coach Gibson or Madewell 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 Conduct Love and support your child and the team, win or lose Be realistic about your child’s abilities Be positive and encouraging at all times DO NOT COME TO THE FENCE, FIELD, or COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same Realize that we are in this together!

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures If a practice or game is cancelled, a message will be immediately posted on our website. The teams members will then be notified and allowed to contact a parent. We will pass out a schedule for January when we return from Christmas break. We will not have games or practices the day of a High School playoff game.