1. ATHLETIC PARENT MEETING 2017

2. GVAC athletic conference
The 10 schools will be: Alamo Heights JS, Boerne ISD (Boerne-South MS), Comal Schools (Canyon MS, Church Hill MS, Smithson Valley, MS, Spring Branch MS), New Braunfels ISD (New Braunfels MS, Oak Run MS), Schertz-Cibolo-Universay City ISD (Corbett MS, Dobie MS).
Web site :

3. AHJS COACHES
BOYS’ COACHES Mark Bond- Boys Coordinator Shane Stevens Kenneth Wogstad Greg McLain Matt Poarch Chris Goetzel Casey Fallis Steve McGrew
GIRLS’ COACHES Michelle Boyer- Girls Coordinator Jaclyn Jupe Melissa Soulas Kelsey Johnson Nicole Wogstad Michael McElrath Nicole Osborne AHISD Athletic Director Jennifer Roland

4. AHJS COACHES OFFICE BOYS OFFICE NUMBER- 832-5804
GIRLS OFFICE NUMBER
Please check Coaches Teacher web pages for additional information.
Girls Athletics will also be using google classroom and remind 101 for additional info.

5. PAPERWORK NEEDED
ALL PAPERWORK IS INCLUDED IN THE SPORTS PACKET ON THE AHJS ATHLETICS WEB PAGE.
To participate in UIL sports you will need the following:
Physical from a Doctor on the correct UIL form
Due: August 21st, 2017
ONLINE SIGNATURE FOR ALL OTHER FORMS
UIL acknowledgment of rules
UIL Concussion acknowledgement form
UIL Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness form

6. Physicals and Electronic forms

7. Eligibility- “no pass=no play”
First 6 weeks will be a grade check, Sept 29th.
Report card every 9 weeks.
Progress report every 3 weeks to regain eligibility.
What is passing? 70 or above in all classes.
Waiver for advanced classes (GT or HS credit).
Can only use once a year for one class.

8. Athletic Trainers Mike Post and Amanda Boyd Phone number: 210-832-5747
Please call ahead
Located by the weight room at the HS.
Parent needs to accompany child to Athletic Training Office. Trainers will be at the JS once a week.

9. Athletic Trainers Page

10. supplemental info.
Supplemental Insurance paperwork can be found in the AHJS office or at AHISD central office.
AHISD Extracurricular code – will be an electronic from at the beginning of school.

11. SPORTS SCHEDULES
All schedules will be posted on AHJS Athletics web page.
Tryouts for each sport will normally be the week prior to season starting.
Please sign up to get updates on all your childs schedules. Game summary, score reports, bus and dismissal schedules and any changes will be included in that information.

12. TEAM LEVELS AND PHILOSOPHY
To develop individual and team skills to a competitive level in preparation for participation in high school sports. Individual skill level, attitude, attendance, team dynamics and coachability will determine playing time during games.
Football, Volleyball & Basketball will have 3 teams for each grade level.
A team- Blue
B team – Gold
C team- White
The three levels of teams are designed to allow each athlete to compete at the appropriate level for their current skills and knowledge as determined by the coaching staff.
Track, Golf & Tennis will have one team for each grade level. Soccer will have one team 7/8 combined for girls and one for boys.
We would recommend playing two sports minimum.

13. What is Off- Season?
When you are not currently on a “team” you will do workouts during athletic period.
This group is titled “Off-season”.
Workouts will include but are not limited to:
Weight lifting
Running or conditioning workouts
Agility training
Speed and power training
Core strength training
Instructions on injury prevention and stretching
Preparation for next season/sport

14. COMMUNICATION REQUEST
When questions or concerns arise:
Encourage your child to speak with the coach directly.
Contact the appropriate coach as soon as possible
is the best way during the school day.
Request a short meeting with the coach.
Please avoid before and after games to avoid interruption with coaching duties and supervision.
If you are not able to get a response or resolution please contact Coach Bond or Coach Boyer next.

15. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES MIT (strength and conditioning camp)
HS CAMPS- FB, VB, BB, soccer, SB, etc.
SUMMER AT HEIGHTS
District web page is best place to find all camp information.

16. PARENT VOLUNTEERS EACH TEAM WILL NEED TEAM PARENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:
PLAN ANY SPECIAL EVENTS.
ORGANIZE CONCESSION STAND WORKERS.
ORGANIZE AND PREPARE TEAM SNACKS FOR GAME DAYS.
Organize volunteers for hospitality rooms for tournaments and track meets.
If you are interested in volunteering please send an to Coach Bond or Coach Michelle Boyer.

17. Picnic Scrimmage 2017 Vb scrimmage FB scrimmage Cross Country fun run
BBQ for everyone
Let’s get started off with a BANG!!
To help/volunteer with the picnic/scrimmage please contact Coach Bond or Coach Boyer.

18. GVAC playing dates for 2017 seasons
Guadalupe Valley Athletic Conference
2017 – 2018 Seasons
District Cross Country Thursday, October 9:00am. Site: Starcke Park, Seguin Host: SVHS – Coach Lanehart with SVMS & SBMS
Times: 4:15 – 7th girls/4:40 – 7th boys/5:05 – 8th girls/5:35 – 8th boys/6:00 – Awards
Begin Playing Dates End Playing Dates Number of playing dates
Volleyball September 7th October 30th 1 scrimmage, 8 matches and 1 tournament
Football September 8th – 10th November 9th 1 scrimmage, 8 games
Girls’ Basketball November 9th January 22nd 1 scrimmage, 8 games and 1 tournament
Boys’ Basketball December 18th February 26th 1 scrimmage, 8 games and 1 tournament
Track March 8th April 19th 6 meets (5 regular, 1 district meet for qualifiers)
Tennis T.B.D T.B.D.
Golf T.B.D. T.B.D.
Soccer TBD TBD
Revised: 5/15/17
ALL SCHEDULES WILL BE POSTED ON AHISD.NET ATHLETICS WEB PAGES

19. THANK YOU
Parents are a huge part of helping to make AHJS Athletics successful. We could not do it with out your support.
Your communication is very important so please continue to have positive communication with all the Coaching staff.

20. Question/answer session