SPRINGTOWN BASKETBALL PARENT MEETING 2017-2018

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Who are the coaches and what are their responsibilities? When do all of the teams practice and play? Can my son ride home with me after the game? What is the schedule over Thanksgiving and Christmas? What does my son do if he does not come to school or has to miss practice? How do I voice an issue or concern I am having? What are some potential fees? What if my son wants to participate in another sport?

WHO ARE THE COACHES? Head Coach Ernest Mims- Varsity emims@springtownisd.net Assistant Coaches Corey Gilley- Varsity Assistant (JV) cgilley@springtownisd.net Thomas Croft Varsity Assistant (Freshman) tcroft@springtownisd.net CODE OF HONOR 1.Promote the health and safety of all student-athletes at all times. Create a safe environment. 2. Be a model of appropriate language, sportsmanship, and behavior and demand this of all team personnel. 3. Respect and dignify each student-athlete as an individual. 4. Promote among athletes and coaches a solid sense of team membership.

WHAT ARE THE EXPECTATIONS OF THE PLAYERS? Be on time. Be of good character on the court, in the classroom, and throughout the community. Give maximum effort. Be a team player: accept your role in our program and EXCEL AT IT! Four simple standards to abide by to be a member of our basketball program. Four simple standards that you will hopefully continue to follow even after you leave us.

PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES All practice and game schedules can be found on our website or Rank One Sport. Players are required to be at practice and games on time with all of the appropriate equipment on or with them. Practice times the first two weeks may not be accurate on the website depending on volleyball’s playoff schedule. http://www.springtownisd.net/Page/6327

IMPORTANT DATES January 5th Spirit Night January 26th Middle School Appreciation Night February 2nd Lions Club Appreciation Night February 13th Senior Night

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WHAT WILL MY SON LEARN AS AN PORCUPINE BASKETBALL PLAYER? He will learn the importance of an education. He will learn how to communicate effectively. He will learn how to be responsible for his own actions. He will learn how to treat the people around him. He will learn how to develop a strong work ethic. He will develop into a young man that is ready to compete at a high level in our society.

EXTRA INFORMATION Varsity have practices on most Saturdays and during holidays. A holiday practice schedule will be sent to the address we have on file. 2. All players will be required to wear an issued Springtown Porcupine necktie to designated games with black or khaki slacks and a black or white dress shirt.

THANK YOU FOR COMING! GO PORCUPINES! For more information please visit our website at http://www.springtownisd.net/Page/6327 For those of you interested in joining the buster club please speak with a representative following the meeting. Fall League begins Monday October 3rd @ Springtown High School. More information will come on fall league. All parents need to please verify their contact information with Coach GILLEY before they leave. GO PORCUPINES!