POPE BASKETBALL JR Greyhounds Basketball Association 2011 – 2012 Season Boys 6 th, 7 th, & 8 th Grade

6 th Grade Head Coach – David Ziemian Asst Coach – Chris Laettner 7 th Grade Head Coach – Scott Nix Asst Coach - Rick Elliott 8 th Grade Head Coach – Don Paulk Asst Coach – Tom Childers Boys Program Director – Rick Elliott JR Greyhounds Basketball

President: Kevin Miller Vice President:Tom Childers Treasurer:Scott Nix Secretary:Carol Porter Program Director:Rick Elliott Web Sites Webmaster: Susan McCurry JR Greyhounds Basketball BOYS Program Staff 2011 – 2012

COACH ABNEY’S PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING The relationship with the players is the most important thing. We want to teach our student-athletes, through the game of basketball, how to live lives of great character. We want our players to be taught how to live right and to be able to see their coaches modeling that same behavior that is being taught. We will have high expectations for our players and will set high goals for them that can only be achieved through hard work and self-discipline. We want our players to have the greatest experience of their lives playing for Pope. In the end, we want Pope basketball players to say that: 1) they were pushed to work hard in achieving high goals and expectations; 2) they learned a lot about life and the game of basketball; and 3) they loved every single minute of it.

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS General Info # 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only You are now part of, and represent, Pope Basketball Good sportsmanship to your team, opponent, and referees. Don’t talk back to coaches or officials. Physical Fitness - Work to improve your fitness You must take responsibility for your actions It is your responsibility to get to practice on time. Get a ride from another player if you need to. Call your coach ahead of time about missing games Keep track of you gear School Rules Grades – Very Important – Both now & in future Manage your time – Plan ahead for projects and homework Practice Rules Practice on your own - Foul shots, dribbling, etc 15 Minutes prior to practice time to stretch and warm up Always wear practice jerseys & shorts 100% Effort – Drills improve skills Listen and Learn – Purpose & Instructions Closed practices (players & coaches only) 8 th Grade – Weekend Varsity Home Games = Practice Game Rules Minimum of 30 minutes prior to game time Arrive in Uniform and Warm Ups Bring both uniforms to all games Bring your own water / sports drink There is not a minimum playing time requirement – Everyone does not have to play in a game Home Games - Last Team picks up Gym Uniform Info Home – White/ Gray Away – Blue / Black COLD WATER ONLY !!!!!!!! DO NOT USE BLEACH !!!!!! Lost Equip $ Per Uniform $ Gym Bag $ Shooting Shirt T-Shirts – All Same Color – No Logos or Print Shoes – White, Limited Dark Blue Trim Socks – Regular White Gym Socks

PARENT EXPECTATIONS General Info # 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only You are now part of, and represent, Pope Basketball Good sportsmanship toward your team, coaches, opponent, and referees Your players adopt your attitudes Support the Coaches & Players Review the Player Expectations with your athlete and help him live up to the expectations *** 24 Hour Rule – Do not try to confront or complain to coach immediately after a game – give 24 hours / overnight to have an opportunity to decompress *** Discipline – The By-laws provide the guidance concerning player and parent discipline issues

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES JR Program Support Opportunities Team Parents / Liaisons - Advisory Board 6 th Grade Team Coordinator – Nate Hope 7 th Grade Team Mom – Michelle Astwood 8 th Grade Team Mom – Laurie Habla Concessions Coordinator - Suzanne & Jeff Rowland Home Games – Concessions / Book / Clock / Stats/Clean Up (last game) Holiday Classic Jr Program Fundraiser – Concessions / Book / Clock / Gate Program Fundraising – “Free Throw Shootathon” Awards Program Varsity Support Attend Home Games (Players are on pass list)

POPE BASKETBALL JR Greyhounds Basketball Association General Membership Meeting 10/09/11

President: Kevin Miller Vice President: Tom Childers Treasurer: Scott Nix Secretary: Carol Porter JR Greyhounds Basketball Association 2011 – 2012 Elected Officers

JR GREYHOUNDS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, INC General Membership Meeting 2011– 2012 Proposed Budget handouts

Resolutions PROCESS: One Vote Per Member Family – A Member to make motion to accept each resolution and a different member to second. Then a vote by a show of hands Resolution # 1 – Agreement to accept proposed budget Parent Representative to Advisory Committee Primary task is to present a slate of candidates for Corporate Officer’s to serve the next year for approval of the General Membership at the year-end meeting. Each team to elect one parent to serve one year term (see next page) JR GREYHOUNDS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, INC General Membership Meeting 2011 – 2012

Jr. Greyhounds Basketball Association Advisory Committee Rick Elliott – Chairman Jerry Nix Pat Abney 8 th grade rep Paul Devereaux 7 th grade rep Brian McLaughlin 6 th grade rep Michael Tabb nominates slate for Board of Directors makes suggestions to improve Association

Important Dates Shootathon – date tbd Pre-Season Tournaments 10/14: Wheeler (6,7,8) & Sprayberry (6,7) 11/04: Allatoona (8 th ) Season Home Opener: Sunday 11/13 vs River Ridge POPE Holiday Classic Tournament: Winter Break Picture Day: Sunday 11/06 Kickoff Dinner: tbd Midnight Madness: Tuesday 11/15 Shadow Nights: (Subject to Change) 6th Grade 12/03 7th Grade 12/17 8th Grade 12/19 CCJBC Tournament at Cobb Civic Center: Jan / Feb Varsity Games – see website All dates and times will be on Website – web is official communication vehicle!