LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS Krista Weber 8th Grade B Team Volleyball 8th Grade Basketball Track Assistant Athletic Coordinator Kristy Kalisky 8th Grade Lead Volleyball 8th Grade Lead Basketball Lisa Walls 8th Grade Go-Team Volleyball 8th Grade Go-Team Basketball Lead Track

LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS Kelly Scott 7th Grade Lead Coach Volleyball 7th Grade GO-Team Basketball Stephanie Greathouse 7th Grade B-Team Volleyball 7th Grade B-Team Basketball Raul Lopez 7th Grade A-Team Basketball Track

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A & B PRACTICE TIMES: 7th Grade: 3:35 – 5:15 PM (Mon/Tues); 3:35 – 5 PM (FRI) 8th Grade: 6:30 – 8:00 AM (Mon/Tues); 7-8 AM (FRI) WED = All A/B 7/8th 6:30 - 8 AM GO = 7th and 8th = Monday = 5:30 – 6:30 PM Wednesday = 3:35 – 5:00 PM ** 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 ENDS PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ASAP IF AN ATHLETE WILL MISS PRACTICE/GAME 356-3932

Athletic Policies and Procedures GO-TEAM LATE PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR MONDAY PRACTICES: 1. If possible, we would like your student athlete to go home and come back 2. If not, your daughter is to report to the locker room no later than 3:35 and remain in there to complete homework. Academic coaching sessions or other Bush related extra-curricular opportunities are also encouraged to fill this time. 3. If an athlete can not adhere to these expectations (i.e. wandering hallways, lingering in the foyer, or disrupting A/B practices), a parent will be contacted and she will have to go home and return to school at the scheduled practice time of 5:30 PM

Parent Communication via Email The most effective means of communication with our coaching staff is via email. You can expect a response in under 24 hours. We expect notification prior to an athlete not attending practice/game Please contact the grade level and team coach directly: EX. 7th A-Team = Coach Lopez.

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 PARENTS TO SIGN-OUT WITH HER COACH (GRADE AND TEAM ASSIGNMENT COACH) Athletes will only be released to their parents

ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ELIGIBILITY: ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED OR THE STUDENT MUST SIT OUT FOR 3 WEEKS FROM COMPETITION (PRACTICES ARE STILL REQUIRED)

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

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 P.E. OR ATHLETIC UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED DURING PRACTICE. ATHLETIC T-SHIRT IS REQUIRED FOR ATHLETIC PERIOD PARTICIPATION

TEAM SELECTION USUALLY 50-70 PARTICIPANTS PER GRADE LEVEL A-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL) 10 PLAYERS (BBALL) B-TEAM = 10-12 PLAYERS (VBALL) 10-12 PLAYERS (BBALL) 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

Game Day Snacks Game day snacks are encouraged on an individual basis – you may deliver to the main office 8th period or pack a snack Athletes may eat on the bus as long as trash is thrown away appropriately Game day snacks will not be provided to the team as a whole

WATER Please have your daughter bring her own labeled water bottle to practice and games Games: Refill Jugs always available 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. 50-70 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 BUSH 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)

Paperwork All available on the Bush Website – Athletics 1. Physical and Medical History (also required for summer strength and conditioning camp) 2. Middle School Athletic Participation Form MUST BE COMPLETED ON-LINE!!!!!!!

2017 Basketball Start Date Monday, Nov. 13th: 7th = 3:35 – 5:15 PM and 8th = 6:30 – 8 AM - 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: including on-line pre-participation form - Practice/Game schedule: posted on web and hard copies available

TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS SIGN UP TODAY!!! REMIND 101 7TH = (733) 366-8091….@6thgrade16 8th = (773) 366-8091…..@149062 Pick up flyer/instructions @ sign-in tables

NCAA Eligibility: Plan Ahead Class of 2016 and beyond requires a 180 point increase in SAT and 14 point increase in ACT Learn the Facts. Know the Rules. Play in College: http://www.neisd.net/athletics/helpful-links.html FREERECRUITINGWEBINAR.ORG

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