1. 2017 Bismarck High Girls Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Michelle McGeary– Varsity Assistant
Michael Frenzel – Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Michelle McGeary– Varsity Assistant
Logan Christensen– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Katie Berg – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)

3. Program expectations The Bismarck High Mission statement:
“The mission of Bismarck High School is to foster a tradition of excellence by empowering students to become responsible citizens who make sound personal choices and decisions.”
Program expectations

4. Program Expectations 2 things that you can control every day:
Attitude
Effort
Committed to the team and the program
Representing entire BHS girls soccer program – think about your actions
Actions when in public and the community
Social Media
Bullying/Hazing
Will not be tolerated
Maintain good academic standing
Playing soccer for BHS is a privilege, not a right

5. Lettering Play in at least 3 varsity matches
Maintain good academic standing throughout the season
No violations or suspensions for off the field actions

6. Important information
Please complete before first practice (March 27th)
Physical –
View “Know the Risks” video & sign form – form for parents and athlete
View concussion video & sign form – parents and athlete
View anti-bullying video (athlete only)
Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (not to be confused with booster fee, unless family has met maximum)

7. Important Information
“Paperwork” that needs to be done
Medical release form
Concussion sheet
Code of Conduct
Activity Fee paid into the office at BHS
This is separate from the $50 booster fee

8. Important Dates March 16th– Online store opens (closes March 23rd)
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Tuesday, March 21st - ImPact concussion test date
5 pm in Room 215 at BHS
March 27th - First Day of Tryouts
4:30 pm at Cottonwood (fingers crossed)
If we can’t be outside, I will get word out ASAP about when/where tryouts will be conducted
Tuesday, April 4th - Picture Day & Potluck 3:45 pm at BHS

9. Important Dates April 11th – First Varsity game – at Legacy @ at BAC
April 22nd – Crossover games in West Fargo
1 pm – West Fargo
5 pm – WF Sheyenne
April 27th – First game vs Century
May 11th – Senior Night vs Mandan
All Seniors dress Varsity
May 17th – Team Banquet
June State Tournament in Fargo

10. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (March 21st at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 5 pm)
Any player new to BPS system – regardless of age
Any player that may have missed the testing the previous year
ALL freshman
ALL juniors
Any student-athlete new to the BPS district
Those students that missed testing the previous year (i.e. someone who plays 10th grade football but did not play 9th grade football or any other sport 9th grade year)
Those students who do not fit into one of the above categories but for some reason missed testing during the school year.

11. Tryouts March 27th– First Day of tryouts
First 3 days will be used to evaluate players and decide teams
Once teams are decided, teams will begin practicing together. Players may be moved depending on ability and coach’s discretion
Players must complete a mandatory 9 practices prior to competing in first game
Be prepared when practice begins
If unable to attend a day of tryouts, player can contact Coach Foss via text, phone call or

12. Online Merchandise Store
Access code: demons5M6T

13. Team Website/Communication
Schedules, rosters, team news, booster news, etc. can be found here
Find us on Facebook & Twitter:
@BHSDemonSoccer
These will be updated frequently. Fastest way to receive practice/game time changes
BHS Athletics website
Rschool scheduling system

14. Booster Club Co-Presidents Secretary Treasurer Shari Zeis Amy Remboldt
Siri Penn
Treasurer
Lynn Burgard

15. Questions, comments, concerns?