1. WBA Travel Kickoff Board Meeting
Travel Tryout Post Mortem
Safety - CORI Checks & Mouth Guards
Metro West Update
WBA Code of Conduct
Coaches Clinic
WBA Night at Celtics
Referee Training
Travel Budgets
Tournaments - Norwood Jamboree
Equipment Update
Practice Time Draft

2. Travel Tryouts Stats 349 players register 316 assigned to a team
91% participation rate (higher rate
because of no shows)
27 total teams
3 non parent coaches

3. Travel Tryouts Recap Standardized Tryout plan
Post Tryout Call Volume was down overall but the intensity of most calls was much higher compared to previous years.
Open Forum on the Tryouts – What worked and what didn’t?

4. WBA - Safety CORI Forms needed ASAP www.westwoodbasketball.org
Forms must be completed prior to 1st practice
All Head and Assistant coaches will need to complete a CORI background check
Must have 2 adults at all practices
Do not leave any child unattended following game or practice.
Be smart about coaching actions and know your players will take on the personality of the coach. If you act like an ass, you are setting a really bad example for your players and that lead to safety concerns.
Step in if a fellow coach is losing their cool with a player, parent, referee, or fan

5. WBA - Safety Greg Raftery – Safety Coordinator

6. WBA - Safety Mouth Guards
WBA strongly encourages all players to use mouth guards at practices and games. Coaches can mandate this on an individual team basis, but the WBA will not mandate mouth guards in order to play.
Metro West and MIAA also strongly encourage the use of mouth guards by all players.

7. Metro West Update – Key Dates
Regular season dates
Dec: 4th, 11th, 18th (WEEK 4 is a TEMP DATE)
January: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
February: 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th
Play-off Dates:
March 1st – 12th
State Tournament:
March 18th-19th

8. Metro West Update – TEMP DATE
With Christmas and New Year’s Day both on a Sunday we would lose two weeks of game dates.
In the schedule, week 4 game will simply be a placeholder for the opponent. 
Each town will then have the option to re-schedule that game at a convenient time for both teams. 
The game will be on the schedule from day one, teams can play that game as early as November 28th all the way until Feb 26th. 
If a mutual time cannot be determined the game will not count for or against either team.  In some cases you may just decide to cancel the game and in some cases a team would already be scheduled with a BYE. 
During these re-scheduled games the officials would only charge $40.00 per game even if it was a single game. 

9. Metro West Update – 4th Grade Placement
4th Grade Jamboree will be Nov 12th and 13th (boys on Saturday, girls on Sunday).
Teams will be giving a 2.5 hour block of time where they will play minute running time halves against 4 different opponents.
No cost and no admissions will be charged.
1 official per game and a site director to observe level of play and try to get a sense as to divisional placement.
Auto subs every 4 minutes.
Encourage and correct players when they seem to be playing zone or double teaming the ball.
TRUE A teams   
ATM 1   Div 1
ATM 2   Div 2
ATM 3   Div ¾
SPLIT TEAMS
STM3     Div 2/3
STM4     Div 4
TRUE B teams
BTM1    Div 4
BTM2    Div 5

10. General Rules No shot clock, 10 second backcourt rule in effect.
8 minute quarters, 3 minute overtime, 5 full time outs per game (1 additional in OT).
No pressing when up by 20.
1 and 1 with 7th foul, double bonus at 10.
Foul shots – In on release (other than shooter)
Defensive Contact Rule

11. General Rules (continued)
5 foul disqualification (technical counts as both a personal and team foul).
2 technical fouls: disqualification for players and coaches.
Coach’s receiving a technical foul must sit for the rest of the game.
All technical fouls must be reported same day to the EC (fine for coaches). If the head coach does not report, may be subject to further action.

12. WBA Code of Conduct Please review the Coaches Code of Conduct
#2 on the “Coaches shall not” is Question a referee’s call. Technical Fouls will carry a $50 fine if the Coach notifies the WBA EC w/in 24 hours of the game. It will be $100 if the Coach does not notify the WBA EC.

13. 4th and 5th Grade Rules 28.5 ball for boys.
Foul shots: Can step in 1–step (either to start or with follow-through). Shooter cannot be first to secure the ball unless they have shot from foul-line and did not jump over.
Man-to-man defense only. No double teaming. First violation per half is a formal warning, then technical.
Press allowed in last 2 minutes of 1st half and 4 minutes 2nd half and overtime.
Double team rule exceptions:
Help defense inside the 3-point arc
Switching on a screen
Offensive team cannot isolate.

14. Other MW Guidelines Zero tolerance for players, coaches, and fans.
Coach responsible for fan behavior. Refs will not continue game if inappropriate behavior continues.
All follow-up regarding opposing team, opposing fan or ref issues, ref issues must be through MW coordinator (do not contact MW administration).
Home team keeps official book.
Home coach pays the refs ($40 for each ref. $60 if only 1 ref).
USE the ref feedback when you enter your score. Remember refs can provide feedback on coaches

15. Cancellations
If gyms remain open, it is up to the coaches to decide if they want to postpone. Visiting team has final say.
If the game is postponed, the coach must:
Post online on MW website
Cancel refs
Notify opposing town MW coordinator
Reschedule time with opposing coach
Reschedule referees (refs will get $50 each if rescheduled as 1-game only).
Non-weather rescheduling can be done only if agreed by both coaches (highly discouraged): only other option is forfeit.
Non-weather-related cancellations within 14 days of game result in $100 fine to MW, $80 paid to referees – total of$180.

16. MW Website
Prior passwords should still work. Default password is “metrowest” for new coaches.
If “metrowest” does not work, use the “forgot my password” link to get a password.
Update your roster as soon as possible (players are carried over from last year edits are necessary).
When entering scores there will be prompts to fill out a brief questionnaire to evaluate the officials and the opposing teams spectator behavior.
Officials will have similar forms to assess the behavior of coaches and spectators.

17. MW Website:

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21. MW Website: Non League Games
Will now influence rating

22. MW Website: Non League Games

23. GIRLS Team Head coach Division Rec. Last Year division/record 4 green
Jay Cann
Split-D1
n/a
4 white
Julie Kaiser 5a
Nickie Orlando 1 5b
Mike Costello 4 6a
Mike Mason
D1 – 12-2 6b
Mike Martel 3 D 6c
Kristy Harrison 5 7a
Jason Kissell
D1 – 6-8 7b
Alan Hamden D 7c
Greg Raftery
D5 – 9-4 8a
Chris Hancock 2
D1 – 6-7 8b
Scott Grinley
D3 – 9-6

24. BOYS Team Head coach Division Rec. Last year division/record 4 green
Greg Warren
Split-D2
n/a
4 white
Matt Tryder
4 black
David Swartz 5a
Darren Weeman 1 5b
Mike Jud 3 5c
John Piscitelli 5 6a
Ben Leder
D1 – 11-4 6b
Kenny Owens
D3 – 7-7 6c
Anthony Lio
D5 – 7-6 7a
Rich Kendell 2
D2 – 6-7 7b
Rich Doalabny 4
D4 – 8-5 7c
Erin Cummings
D5 – 9-4 8a
Jim McGowan
D2 – 5-8 8b
Chris Giovino
D4 – 7-10 8c
Ron Markovsky

25. Equipment Update Seth Barnett is the WBA Equipment Coordinator
Cell
Locker at Sheehan school
37 Burgess Ave

26. Equipment Update
Coaches need to get 4th through 8th Grade Uniform needs ASAP.
Cost: Jersey $30, Shorts - $20
Uniform # rule: Remember the 5 finger rule.
Team Gifts – HS coaches website or Day Street
Checks/cash to Mike Jud
Order spreadsheet:

27. WBA Night at Boston Celtics
Friday 12/9 vs. Toronto Raptors – 7:30 p.m. tipoff
Promenade Seating at $50 / Ticket
One Travel Team will play at halftime of the game
Travel Team playing will be responsible for 50 Tickets; 80 tickets will be for sale to WBA.
Grades 6th – 8th are eligible

28. In-Town Referee Training
11/12 Saturday: Session 1: 3:30 – WHS 11/27 Sunday: Session 2: 6 – 7:30 pm

29. WBA – Travel Budget To Do
If you have never received a check from WBA, I need your address.
Budget
Referees: 6 I will send checks to all coaches in November
Tournaments: Norwood tournament + up to 3 tournaments
We will consider paying for additional tournaments (ie: >3).  Please make a request to the Treasurer prior to signing up. 
State Tournaments will still be reimbursed by the WBA. 
Team Budget: $30/player
Westcat: $125 (only if you get a $250 sponsor for your TV game)
Equipment: Please make a request to the Treasurer prior to purchasing any equipment. Equipment will come out of an equipment budget.
Reimbursement
Submit reimbursement requests to Mike Jud –
You can use the Treasurer contact link on the WBA web site too. Goes to the same place.  
Attach receipts (pictures and scans)
Helpful if you put in the subject “WBA Reimbursement Request”
 You will receive a check through online banking.

30. Tournaments
Please check the Tournaments tab on for tournament details.
17th Annual Norwood Basketball Jamboree – 11/19 & 20 – Girls on Saturday/Boys on Sunday
Jason with any tournaments we should add to the website.

31. Open Positions 1st Grade Skills & Drills Treasurer (2017/2018)
Fundraising Chair?
Vice President (2017/2018)
Gym/Facilities Coordinator (2017/2018)

32. In-Town rules change
Moved mandatory grade for in-town back to 5th grade.
Lack of internet was on the girls side
Might have to be creative to keep in-town older grade girls viable.

33. Upcoming Clinics
The WBA Announces Special Pre-Season Clinics for Girls in Grades 6-8  
Get ready for the start of your Travel basketball seasons!
All 6th - 8th grade girls are invited to join WHS Girls Varsity Coach Katherine Clifford for two skills clinics this October.  The skill nights will take place on October 19th and 26th from 6:30PM - 8:00PM at the Thurston Middle School. 
Participants should bring a basketball and the total cost for the 2 sessions is $25.00.

34. Please email in any questions/drill requests before clinic
Coaches Clinic(s)
Sunday, Oct 30th from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Westwood HS
Steve St. Martin and the WHS Boys Staff
Open to ALL Westwood Coaches (Travel, In-Town, Driveway Mom and Dad, etc.)
Mandatory to all Travel Coaches (Head and Assistant)
Please in any questions/drill requests before clinic

35. Upcoming Board Meetings
Tentative Dates:
In-town meeting:
Thursday, November 17th from 7:00 – 9:00
Review of In-town & Travel
Thursday, December 15th from 7:00 – 9:00

36. Practice Time Draft 4th Grade have one Friday Night Practices Locked
The shaded time selection will be for the 4th, 5th, & 6th first selection
Each Grade will draft numbers out of a hat for draft position
8th Grade Picks 1st followed by 7th, 6th, 5th, 4th and then back to 8th through 5th
2nd time around, reverse order will be used for grades 8 through 5
Drafting will be made for the Regular Season (The DCD Primary converts from the WHS in Nov.

37. Practice Time Draft
Charles River has two Basketball courts side by side. Each court has 4 nets. The school is ten minutes away – down Hartford St, right on to Walpole St into Dover center. Right on to center right into school –gym on the right
Martha Jones may have 1st 15 minutes of 6:00 p.m. practice in ½ of the gym while custodian clears the other half following Extended Day clearing out. This should be a huge impact, but take it into consideration before selecting MJ.
Let the games begin! Have a fun Season!!

38. Practice Time Draft – Charles River School gyms 10min without traffic