Soccer Parent Meeting

Contact Information Head Coach-8 th Phillip Gibson 7 th Grade Coach- Calvin Madewell Website:  Athletics  Middle School Athletics  Soccer  Boys 2

Practice: Practice will be after school until 5:00. Each player will be expected to be at every practice. Athletes must have work-out clothes, shin-guards, cleats & flats for every practice. 3

Games: Each athlete will wear the assigned uniform for each game. Team members are expected to have both uniforms, & sweats for every game. Athletes must have UIL appropriate shin guards. Team members are free to go home after school but must be at Rice Field 45 minutes before home games. 4

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING : Jerseys. One pair of shorts One set of sweats One bag This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy 5

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED You may purchase the following on your own: Socks: Royal blue (3 white stripes) & White (3 blue strips)- no logos Shin guards 6

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS 1.Pass all classes every six weeks 2.Be on time with all equipment 3.Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers 4.Be a good teammate 5.Focus and Hustle 6.Be coach-able 7.Follow all MISD policies 8.CALL/ US WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE 7

1.To make decisions that are best for the team/program 2.To be honest with you and your son 3.To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard 4.To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally 5.To teach your son life lessons through athletics WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES 8

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes. 9

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with the Coach 1.The coach’s interaction with your son 2.How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student 3.Concerns about your son interactions with others 10

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH 1.TEAM STRATEGY 2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON 3.PLAYING TIME 11

For a Conference Call Coach Gibson or Madewell to set up an appointment Conferences may include other coaches or administrators Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution 12

Parent Code of Conduct 1.Love and support your child and the team, win or lose 2.Be realistic about your child’s abilities 3.Be positive and encouraging at all times 4.DO NOT COME TO THE FENCE, FIELD, or COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON 5.Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same 6.Realize that we are in this together! 13

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures If a practice or game is cancelled, a message will be immediately posted on our website. The teams members will then be notified and allowed to contact a parent. We will pass out a schedule for January when we return from Christmas break. We will not have games or practices the day of a High School playoff game. 14