1. Bradley Bear Athletics
Your girls’ coaching staff:
Rene Truan, Kristina Ojeda, Tracey Rudnick, Courtney Johnson, Elizabeth Marshall, Charisse Aoki, and Cheryl Harrison

2. ATHLETICS, WHY IT IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR YOUR DAUGHTER……..
Builds character
Confidence
Team Player/Sportsmanship
Discipline
Time management
Accountability
List of positive characteristics can go on…. All of these qualities are important in all aspects of life and not just in sports.

4. Churchill / MacArthur
We are designated as a school that feeds both Churchill and MacArthur High School.
Our goal is to prepare our athletes for athletic competition and ready them for high school sports.

5. While your students are at Bradley, they are all BEARS…FOR LIFE

7. NEISD Middle School Sports Physicals
CURRENTLY, PHYSICALS ARE ON YOUR OWN.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE MEDICAL HISTORY PORTION OF THE PHYSICAL FORM BEFOR ARRIVING AT THE DOCTORS OFFICE. SEND THE COMPLETED FORMS TO YOUR CHILD’S COACH.

8. Physical & Paperwork
Physical/Medical History forms [Required for ALL summer camps and Athletics]
Participation form and UIL forms REQUIRED for athlete participation(RANK-ONE completed on line)
Valid for one year
Keep a copy for your records
Insurance waiver or purchase ($30.00)

9. Player Experience
ALL SPORTS ARE “NO CUT” – EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. ATHLETES ARE PLACED ON TEAMS ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL. A, B, GO TEAMS
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED – THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN IN CAMPS AND CLUBS DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPOT WHERE YOU WANT TO PLAY
ALL PLAYERS ARE EVALUATED IN THE SAME WAY.

10. Athletic Period
The Athletic classes are designed to prepare our athletes for competition. They are physically and mentally challenging and require full commitment.
7th Grade – 1st Period
8th Grade – 8th Period

11. PRACTICE TIMES A/B practice for volleyball – everyday EXCEPT GAME DAY.
7th & grade VB and BB practices are tentative to begin promptly at 6:15 AM.
8th grade VB will start in class period and end at 5:00. BB practice will start at 6:15 am
Go Team practices on Mon. and Wed. for Volleyball 3:45-5:00.
Athletes will have enough time to eat before athletics and dress before 2nd period class.

12. Games
Games begin at 4:30pm
Schedules for the school year will be available in the summer. Check webpages.

13. Transportation
Players are expected to ride the Team bus to and from away games.
Players are expected to stay through all games and support their peers.

14. Player Pickup/drop off before and after Practice and Games
Players must be dropped off for early morning practice and picked up from afternoon practice in the back parking lot located by the football field.
Please park in a parking space; buses from the away game must be able to safely unload players.

15. Off Season
Includes all those in the Athletic Class not participating in an in-season sport
Development of Power, Agility, Speed, and endurance
Skill development for up-coming sport
TEAMWORK, COMPETITION, AND SPORTSMANSHIP

16. Academic Eligibility
Players must maintain a 70 average in ALL classes. They will become academically ineligible to play in games if grades drop below a 70 during scheduled eligibility check. (check calendar)
They will still be required to practice.

17. Quitting can become a habit
Quitting / Removal
Quitting can become a habit
Players are expected to finish what they start –
extenuating circumstances must be communicated with your coach

18. Removal
Players who quit or are removed due to discipline or absences will have their schedule changed out of the athletic period.
This can result in their entire daily schedule being changed

19. Family Rules
We respect family rules
They require a dual commitment
Using sports participation as family discipline can lose its effectiveness quickly

20. Doctor’s Notes / Asthma
”Asthma action plan”
TWO INHALERS ARE A MUST
Injury/Soreness - there is a difference.
It is our goal to develop the athlete as a whole. Although injuries may be serious, we would like to see the athlete participate in some capacity. Being sedentary for any length of time will make it more difficult to return to play

21. Online Equipment Store (GIRLS)
Required…
Shorts(2)
Workout shirts(2)only).
White Socks
Sweat top and bottom
Sports bra (MUST BE white.)

23. Equipment needed for sports
Volleyball
Court shoes
Black Knee Pads
Pink Out Socks
Basketball
White sleeveless compression shirt
Black knee pads
White socks
Track
Specialty jumping/throwing shoes

24. Brahma/Charger Volleyball/Basketball Camp
Critical teaching time for Bradley Athletes
4 days / 3 hrs each day
Churchill:
Mac:

25. SUMMER CAMPS
Strength & Conditioning – Girls incoming 7th and 8th graders
Churchill Volleyball - Incoming 7th & 8th graders
MacArthur Volleyball – Incoming 7th and 8th graders
Churchill Basketball
MacArthur Basketball
Churchill Softball
MacArthur Softball
UTSA Volleyball clinic
Surrounding Clubs (VB,BB,SB)
For any additional information ask for camp flyer

26. Email Communication List
JOIN REMIND101
FOR Girls; TEXT: @1819at to 81010
CHECK COACH TRUAN’S WEBPAGE FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND OTHER INFORMATION.

27. Welcome to Bradley Bear Athletics….
Have a great night