1. ARE ATHLETICS GOOD FOR KIDS?

2. ATHLETICS WHY IT IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR YOUR SON OR 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.

3. 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.

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

5. Physical & Paperwork
Physical/medical history [Required for Churchill (boys) and Bradley (girls) Strength/Conditioning Camp]
Participation form and UIL forms (RANK-ONE completed on line)
Valid for one year
Keep a copy for your records
Insurance waiver or purchase ($10.00)

6. NEISD Middle School Sports Physicals
BAPTIST HEALTH SYSTEM WILL HAVE A MOBILE UNIT HERE ON OUR CAMPUS
MAY 2TH FROM 3-6 PM. THE COST FOR THE PHYSICAL IS $10.00
PLEASE FILL OUT THE PERMISSION SLIP AND COMPLETE THE MEDICAL HISTORY PORTION OF THE PHYSICAL FORM. SEND THE COMPLETED FORM WITH CASH OR A CHECK MADE OUT OT BAPTIST HEATH SYSTEM WITH YOUR SON OR DAUGHTER. We will have a copy of the physical made for you to keep for your records.

7. 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.

8. PRACTICE TIMES Football practice is
A/B practice for volleyball – everyday EXCEPT GAME DAY.
7th grade VB and BB will begin promptly at 6:30 AM.
Go Team practices on Mon. and Tues. 6: :00 on Mon. and Tues.
Athletes will have enough time to eat before athletics and dress before 2nd period class.

9. 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 place; busses from the away game must be able to safely unload players.

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. 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

12. Games
Games begin at 4:30pm
Schedules for the school year will be available later in June. 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. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. Online Equipment Store (BOYS)
Required…
Shorts(2)(name)
Workout shirts(2)
Kelly Under shirt for game days.
Optional…
Sweats
Spirit Wear…
Bling shirts
Dress Polos

20. Online Equipment Store (GIRLS)
Required…
Shorts(2)
Workout shirts(2)
Knee pads (volleyball all black only).
Athletic/court shoes
Socks
Sports bra (MUST BE white.)

21. High School Football Camp
All players are expected to attend
Prepares them for season
Relationship with coaches
Must have physical to participate

22. Brahma/Charger Football Camp
Critical teaching time for Bradley Football
4 days / 3.5 hrs each day
Churchill:
Mac:

23. 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

24. Email Communication List
JOIN REMIND101
FOR BOYS; TEXT: to
CHECK OUR WEBPAGE FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND OTHER INFORMATION.

25. COMMUNICATION FOR GIRLS’ ATHLETICS
REMIND – ATHLETICS
For Girls’ Athletics: To receive messages via text. Text the to or go to You can opt-out of messages at anytime by replying,

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