1. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS
Krista Weber
8th Grade B-Team Volleyball
8th Grade B-Team Basketball
Track
Assistant Athletic Coordinator
Kristy Kalisky
8th Grade A-Team Volleyball
8th Grade A-Team Basketball
Lisa Walls
8th Grade Go-Team Volleyball
8th Grade Go-Team Basketball

2. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS
Kelly Scott
7th Grade A-Team Volleyball
7th Grade GO-Team Basketball
Stephanie Greathouse
7th Grade B-Team Volleyball
7th Grade B-Team Basketball
Raul Lopez
7th Grade A-Team Basketball
Track
Meghan Robertson:
7th Grade Volleyball Go - Team

3. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS
THEO RISINGER
GOLF
BRIDGET MELLEY
- TENNIS

4. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A & B PRACTICE TIMES VOLLEYBALL:
7th Grade: 3:35 – 5:15 PM (Mon. – Wed.)
8th Grade: 6:30 – 8:00 AM (Mon. – Wed.)
Fri. = All A/B 7/8 7:00 – 8:00 AM
GO = 7th Grade = 3:35 – 4:50 PM Mon. and Tues.
8th Grade = 6:45 – 8:00 AM Mon. and Tues.
** ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY
** A/B PLAYERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULED SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS

5. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
PLEASE PICK UP ATHLETES IN LOWER PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER SCHEDULED PRACTICE TIME (A/B Volleyball no later than 5:30 PM Please!!!!)
PLEASE CALL OR ASAP IF AN ATHLETE WILL MISS PRACTICE/GAME

6. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PLAYERS TO STAY AND SUPPORT THEIR TEAMMATES THROUGH ALL GAMES
IF AN ATHLETE MUST LEAVE AFTER HER GAME, WE REQUIRE A NOTE/ PRIOR TO 1ST PERIOD ON GAME DAY
Athletes will only be released to their parents

7. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
ELIGIBILITY:
ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED OR THE STUDENT MUST SIT OUT FOR 3 WEEKS FROM COMPETITION (PRACTICES ARE STILL PERMITTED)

8. TEAM DISMISSAL VIOLATION OF ANY NEISD POLICY
(DRUGS, WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, HAZING)
ABSENCES FROM PRACTICE (3 UNEXCUSED)
TARDIES TO PRACTICE (3 T’S = 1 ABSENCE)
DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ON CAMPUS, IN THE CLASSROOM, OR AT PRACTICE/GAMES
THEFT
LACK OF EFFORT

9. Attendance Procedures
If a student is well enough to be at school, she is expected to be at practice (even if it is just to observe)
3 unexcused absences will result in team dismissal
Excused absences will also effect playing time and potentially lead to team reassignment

10. REMINDERS
IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, IT IS HER RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH HER COACH.
EACH ATHLETE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCKING UP HER BELONGINGS DURING PRACTICE. COACHES WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES.
Leaving AM practice early to attend morning coaching, requires a parent note/ . It is NOT permitted the day before a game (exceptions on indiv. basis only).

11. REMINDERS NO JEWELRY MAY BE WORN DURING PRACTICE OR GAMES
P.E. OR ATHLETIC UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED DURING PRACTICE.
ATHLETIC T-SHIRT IS REQUIRED FOR ATHLETIC PERIOD PARTICIPATION

12. TEAM SELECTION USUALLY 70 - 100 PARTICIPANTS PER GRADE LEVEL
A-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL)
10 PLAYERS (BBALL)
B-TEAM = PLAYERS (VBALL)
10-12 PLAYERS (BBALL)
GO TEAM = REMAINING PARTICIPANTS (Usually play on rotational basis due to large numbers
Go team coach will provide that schedule once teams have been established)

13. TEAM SELECTION
TEAMS ARE ASSIGNED ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL,POSITIONING, AND ATHLETIC ABILITY
PLAYERS MAY BE MOVED UP OR DOWN DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEASON

14. Try-Out Requests
Clothing = Bush gym shorts, any Bush t-shirt, knee-pads, and court shoes
HAVE YOUR NAME CLEARLY MARKED BELOW THE SHOULDERS ON THE BACK OF YOUR SHIRT (DUCK TAPE WORKS GREAT!!!!) – PRIOR TO TRY-OUTS …NOT 5 MIN. BEFORE….PLEASE

15. Game Day Snacks
Game day snacks are encouraged on an individual basis – you may deliver to the main office 8th period or pack a snack
Athletes may eat on the bus as long as trash is thrown away appropriately
Game day snacks will not be provided to the team as a whole

16. WATER
Please have your daughter bring her own labeled water bottle to practice and games
Games: Refill Jugs always available
Practices: Refill at water fountains

17. Team Spirit Items: Game Day
Please note, if parent(s) would like to provide goodie bags etc. it needs to be for the entire team……we do not want A,B, Go teams recognized separately…….ALL OR NONE……..REMEMBER ALL IS APPROX. 100 ATHLETES 

18. COACHES’ ROLES SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS
BE POSITIVE, FAIR, AND CONSISTENT
WITH PLAYERS
MAKE PLAYING TIME AND STRATEGY DECISIONS WITH THOUGHT AND CARE

19. COACHES’ ROLES
ESTABLISH AND ORGANIZE PRACTICE FOR THE TEAM ON A DAILY BASIS
BE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WITH PLAYERS AND PARENTS
PROTECT THE SAFETY OF ALL ATHLETES

20. COACHES’ ROLES
INFORM PLAYERS OF ALL EXPECTATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND RULES
PROVIDE ALL PLAYERS/PARENTS WITH PRACTICE AND GAME/MEET SCHEDULES

21. PARENTS’ ROLES BE A FAN OF EVERYONE ON THE TEAM
RESPECT THE DECISION OF OFFICIALS
RESPECT OTHER FANS, COACHES, AND PLAYERS

22. PARENTS’ ROLES
PLEASE DON’T TALK TO COACHES ON GAME DAY ABOUT A COMPLAINT/CONCERN
PLEASE CALL OR TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. WITH THE COACHING STAFF

23. PARENTS’ ROLES
UNDERSTAND THAT PLAYING TIME IS BASED ON ABILITY AND WILL NOT ALWAYS BE EQUAL ON THE A AND B SQUADS.
WHEN GAME SITUATIONS PERMIT, COACHES WILL DO THEIR BEST TO PROVIDE ALL PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE.

24. PLAYERS’ ROLES BE POSITIVE AND HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE
SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL TEAMS
EXHIBIT STRONG WORK ETHIC
IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ASK THE COACH FIRST

25. PLAYERS’ ROLES
BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL ON THE COURT AND IN THE CLASSROOM
KNOW AND FOLLOW SCHOOL AND TEAM RULES
BE ON TIME TO ALL PRACTICES
BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS
CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AS AN ATHLETE AND PERSON

26. PLAYERS’ ROLES MEET CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
NOTIFY COACH OF ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE
TALK TO COACH ABOUT ANY SPECIAL CONCERNS

27. PLAYERS’ ROLES
ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS IS A PRIVILEGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT BUSH MIDDLE SCHOOL IN A POSITIVE LIGHT
HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

28. Tier of Communication for Conflict Resolution
1. Player and Coach Discuss (open door policy)
2. Parent phone call/ to sport specific/level coach (limit 2)
3. Player, Coach, Parent Meeting
4. Player, Coach, Parent, and Asst. Coor/Admin. meeting

29. Ticket Sales Student = $1.00 Adult = $3.00
Silver Card = ISSUED AT CENTRAL OFFICE (65 and older = free with card)

30. NCAA Eligibility: Plan Ahead
Class of 2016 and beyond requires a 180 point increase in SAT and 14 point increase in ACT

31. ON-LINE STORE GO TO: www.bsnsports.com Highly Recommended:
Click: “My Team Shop” logo
Access Code: bulldo8T5K
(see handout)
REQUIRED:
Shorts, Socks, athletic t-shirt, reversible for bball
Highly Recommended:
Sweats and Game Day T-Shirts
Opened: May 5th…………Closes: May 21st

32. To Do……………..In Review
Complete On-Line Pre-participation Form (Rank-One) – REQUIRED
Attend Physicals at Bush Wed., May 3rd: $10.00
Register for Strength and Conditioning (Venom Camp) On-Line – HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Register for Sport Specific Camp(s) On-Line (Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Track, Etc. ) – HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
Purchase Athletic Gear:    On-Line Store for required athletic gear (will run May 9th – May 20th) - REQUIRED
Links for Pre-participation form, camps, and on-line store  can be found at:               

33. ON-LINE STORE
August 18th = Pick up gear, assign lockers, receive practice/game schedules
8th Grade: 9:00 – 10:00 AM
7th Grade 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

34. Athletic Physical Opportunity
When: Wednesday, May 3rd right after school
Where: Bush MS Aux. Gym/Dressing RM
Cost: 10.00
Bring: Phys/Med Hist form, BHS Waiver, $10.00, and glasses/contacts

35. Athletic Contact List
Both you and your daughter are highly encouraged to register for our text message alerts…..REMIND 101
Please visit Bush Athletic Web Page for the most current athletic info.

36. Required Paperwork All available on the Bush Website – Athletics
1. Physical and Medical History (also required for summer strength and conditioning camp)
2. Middle School Athletic Participation Form (On-line….may complete tonight via laptop stations)
3. Acknowledgement of Bush rules, UIL Safety Training, and Off-Campus Run (will go home first week of school 16-17)

37. Volleyball Start Date Monday, August 28th 3:35 – 5:15
(both grade levels)
- Have name clearly marked on the back of t-shirt below shoulders………tape works great!
- All paperwork (including physical) must be turned in for school year to try-out…to include on-line pre-participation form
- Practice/Game schedule will be posted in early June to web page and hard copies available first day of practice

38. THANK YOU “INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT TO A GROUP EFFORT – THAT IS WHAT
MAKES A TEAM WORK”