Fowler Middle School Lady Falcon Athletic Program

FMS Girl’s Coaches Staff Misty Stevens– FMS Girls Athletic Coordinator Head 7th grade basketball and Head track Shanna Miller 7th assistant volleyball and basketball, Head Soccer Caitlin Rutland Head 8th grade volleyball, Head cross country, assistant track and 7th grade soccer Monica Mikel 8th grade basketball, assistant volleyball, assistant track Cherie Parrish 7th volleyball, assistant basketball, assistant track

Physicals & Contract Must have a physical, performed by personal doc or CARE NOW, to participate in athletics. A hard copy of the physical must be turned in on UIL pre-participation physical evaluation form. Physicals are due on the first day of school, August 25. Also, a hard copy of the signature page of the Fowler Athletic Contract must be signed by both parent and student and turned in on the first day of school.

Other Required Athletic Forms Go to the FISD Athletic webpage, click on the RankOne Paperwork, then Electronic Participation Forms. Fill out Athletic Participation Forms Fill out Travel Form All online paperwork must be completed by August 29.

Bus Transportation Transportation will be provided to away sporting events. Directions are listed on each schools webpage and in RankOne Sports. Athletes will ride the bus to and from all sporting events unless there is an emergency that requires them to leave with a parent/guardian. If anyone other than yourself is taking your daughter home, you will need to provide a written note stating who your child is going to ride home with, and that person will then be responsible for signing your daughter out. This note needs to be given to the coaching staff by 8:30 a.m. the day of the event.

Expectations Athletics is an elective and a privilege, but there are many high expectations to follow in order to remain part of our program. Participation in athletics during and after school is required. If your daughter is absent for a practice she will be required to do make-up work for her absence when she returns to school, before she is allowed to participate in the upcoming event. If your daughter is absent for a game or sporting event she will be expected to be in attendance to support her teammates at the next event, but she will not be allowed to participate.

Expectations Respect all authority including coaches, teachers, parents, officials, and administrators on our campus, as well as, those from other campuses. No Cell phones are allowed to be used in the locker room at any time (pictures). Social media will be monitored; cyber bullying is unacceptable. Classroom behavior will be addressed in athletics.

Expectations All Lady Falcon athletes are expected to demonstrate sportsmanlike conduct and loyalty to her team in any athletic competition and practice. When other teams are playing, Lady Falcon teams are expected to sit together in the assigned area until they are to take the court. All FISD Athletic Policy Guidelines will be followed.

EQUIPMENT Girls will be given two shirts and one pair of shorts for workout clothes and one set of gray sweats during the school year. She will be expected to dress in this attire for practices each day and responsible for turning it in to the coaches at the end of the year. Athletic gear should not be worn outside of school. Cost for lost or damaged athletic gear: Workout clothes are $20.00 a set Gray Sweats are $50.00 a set

Parents Please speak to the coaches before deciding to discipline your child by not letting them play in a game. Please understand this is the coaches profession – we are trained for this job. Remember we look at the program first and then at the individual. Be positive with your child in athletics – let them enjoy being in athletics.

Parents Following a competition, please allow the coaches enough time to talk with the team before speaking with your daughter. If you wish to speak to a coach, please contact the Head Coach on the following day to set up a conference.

Parents Please pick your child up after practices and games in the back by the gym area. We will always have a coach waiting with them at this spot. – athlete may be removed from program for 3 late pick-ups (15 minutes after the end of a contest) Game day dress: Home games the athletes will dress up – if wearing skirts/dresses they should be longer than fingertip dress code by 3-5 inches. Away games will wear team shirt and jeans.

Parents – Additional Costs Game Day Tshirt - $8-12 Online Flash Store will be open from Aug 25 – Sept 5 to purshase tshirt(s) Middle School Night - $6 Cici’s Pizza Volleyball – Sept 30 Basketball - TBD Game Day Meals - $6/meal (approx.) Volleyball – Jersey Mike’s sub Basketball – Chic Fil A

Please follow this chain of command. Communication Athlete speaks with coach first Parent and athlete speaks with coach – this becomes a documented process. Parent to Athletic Coordinator Parent to Principal Parent to Athletic Director Parent to District Committee Please follow this chain of command.

Facilities Take pride in the athletic facilities, including keeping locker rooms, gyms and hallways clean. Parents, please remember, no food or drinks in any FISD gym. Parents, please do not park in the fire lane on the west side of the gym; that is reserved for buses.

Making the Team Girls who wish to tryout for volleyball and basketball must be enrolled in the athletic period. Girls who are interested in trying out for track, cross country, and soccer do not have to be enrolled in the athletic period. These sports are considered before/after school sports.

Making the Team All girls will participate in tryouts for volleyball, basketball, and soccer. Volleyball and basketball have 12 girls on each team – 36 total. Soccer has up to 18 each grade Tryout dates are: Volleyball – August 25 - 29 Basketball –November 10 - 14 Soccer – TBD CC and Track do not have tryouts

Making the team for Volleyball Tryouts will begin on Monday Aug. 25th and will last for 4 days. Tryouts will be held during the athletic period and after school until 5:00 p.m. Each team will play 9 games. The “A” team will play in 2 tournaments. Teams will be posted on Friday Aug. 29th.

Making the team for Volleyball Tryouts will include: Serving skills Passing skills Setting skills Hitting skills Attitude Timed mile Game situations Knowledge of the game Please understand these are just a few of the tangibles that the coaches will look for during tryouts.

Making the team for Basketball Tryouts will include Dribbling Lay-ups Shooting Passing Attitude and work ethic Timed Mile Game Situations Knowledge of the game Other items may be considered as well

Beginning of the year Practice gear will not be distributed until one week into the school year for 7th grade. Girls will be expected to follow FMS dress code during the first two weeks of workouts. Wear old P.E. uniform or white t-shirt with name on front and back for coaches. Sophie shorts, spandex and tank tops are not within the FMS dress code requirements.

RankOne Sports All Parents can sign up on RankOne Sports for schedules and email alerts for any changes in games, etc. The Fowler Athletic Webpage will link you to RankOne. Rankonesport.com

Club Sports FISD policy states that school sports have priority over club sports. We encourage all athletes to improve, however, missing a FISD game because of a club game will result in a one game suspension. Communicate early and often so conflicts can be avoided. VB & BB schedules are already set.

U.I.L. Information Uiltexas.org has information regarding sportsmanship, ethics, lightning policy, steriod and cardiac health, heat/cold policy, rules and regulations for every individual sport, etc. UIL says UNIform – One – all look the same

Trainer 1/3 of all athletes in the U.S. have an injury each year. Playing multiple sports has been proven to decrease the chance of injury. Kendi Kimball and Joseph White are the trainers at Liberty High School. Coaches will email the trainers to set up an appointment before school on Wednesdays between 7:15 and 8:15 a.m. We request you see the trainer before going to see a doctor, unless it is an emergency.

Student Accident Insurance If an injury occurs at school or during a school competition, there is school insurance that can help if your personal insurance do not have coverage. This is a case by case basis.

Lady Falcon Tennis Team Coach Dopson - Head tennis coach 469-633-5868 dopsone@friscoisd.org

All Season Passes *All Sport Pass** - Purchase at Athletic Office Good for ALL High School & Middle School athletic events EXCEPT Varsity Football Adult-$75.00 Student-$50.00 **Middle School Sport Pass** Good for ONLY Middle School Sports Adult-$50.00 Student-$25.00 Gold Card – for senior citizens – includes athletics, plays, musicals and concerts. Contact communications office. Individual M.S. Events – Adult: $4, Student: $2.

Compete with Class and be Humble at ALL times Compete with Class and be Humble at ALL times. Hard work beats talent when talent does not work hard.