Maple View Middle School Basketball Parent Meeting Effort & Concentration

Your Coaches 8th Grade Chris Russell 7th Grade Dave Reynoldson

Reminders Participation Fee Pictures E-funds Cashier Bring order form to picture day If forgotten, you can order online

Maple View Middle School Basketball – Google Classroom Important team announcements Updated calendar ( practice / game schedule ) Parents / Guardians can get email summaries

Team Philosophy Team/program philosophy Have Fun Be a good teammate Learn the fundamentals of basketball Prepare athletes to be successful at the High School level Players can expect to play in at least one contest each week.

Policies & Rules Practice Attendance Players are expected to be at all practices Players who miss practice due to an excused absence will be held out 1 qtr. of the next game Players who miss practice due to an un-excused absence may miss the next game. A player may be removed from the team after 3 unexcused absences. Academics & Behavior Players are students first. Poor grades and/or behavior will have a direct impact on playing time. View Athletic Handbook for district policy

Athlete Transportation Practice Pick-up Practice will end at 4:30 pm Please arrange transportation home for your child. If consistently late, athlete will be removed from team Game Pick-up Players will be bussed to away games Parents must arrange for transportation home

General Information and Team Policies Injuries – Let coaches know immediately after you suffer ANY kind of injury Head Injuries –Athletes who show signs of having a concussion will not be allowed to return to play. Some examples of signs & symptoms reported by athletes: Headache Nausea Dizziness Double vision or dizziness Sensitivity to light or noise Feeling sluggish Feeling foggy or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion

General Information and Team Policies required Head injuries Information sheet in Co-Curricular Handbook Roles Coaches Athletes Parents More information available at wiaa.com Medical clearance required for return to play. REQUIRED INFORMATION – AT MINIMUM REFER TO CO-CURRICULAR HANDBOOK

Parent/Coach Conduct It is important for coaches and parents to model appropriate behavior for these young athletes. Mistakes may be made by each of these groups. We should treat these as learning opportunities. Let the Referees ref Let the Players play Let the Coaches coach Let the Parents CHEER

Parent/Coach Communication Appropriate Concerns To Discuss with Coaches Psychological/Physical Treatment Ways to help your child improve Concerns about behavior

Parent/Coach Communication Appreciate that your focus is on your child – the coaches focus must be on all members of the team. Coaches Decisions Playing Time Team Strategy Matters concerning other student-athletes

Gear All players will be issued BRAND NEW GEAR. All lost or damaged gear will be subject to a replacement fee.

We look forward to a successful season of learning and fun Thank you for your support!