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2011 7 th Grade Boys’ Basketball Parent Meeting. “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals†Brian Town-MS Athletic Director. Introduction of Coaches. 7 th Grade Gold Basketball --Brad Buchan- Head Coach --Chris Danner- Assistant • 7 th Grade Purple Basketball --Ben Knight- Head Coach
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2011 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Parent Meeting “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals” Brian Town-MS Athletic Director
Introduction of Coaches • 7th Grade Gold Basketball --Brad Buchan- Head Coach --Chris Danner- Assistant • 7th Grade Purple Basketball --Ben Knight- Head Coach --Dick Hansen- Assistant Coach
MS Philosophy • The middle school philosophy focuses on participation and skill development for our athletes. The goal of the coaches is to place your son in a position where he can experience the most success and contribute to the team.
ABC D1/D2 Teams • Not all schools have the numbers that we do • Numbers and Facilities drive the number of teams
PHYSICALS • Must have one before first day of practice • Good for 13 months • NO PHYSICAL = NO PARTICIPATION • Forms on district website-click “forms” on left side, scroll down to “Health Forms” and go to “Athletic Physical”
Sports Injury Assessment • Free Through Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons • Offered M-F from 7:00-8:15 a.m. • DMOS West Campus -6001 Westown Parkway
Transportation • If a child is riding home with their parent the parent MUST sign out with the Coach • May NOT ride home with another parent unless returning to participate in another school event or activity and must have a parent note signed by administration (District Policy)
School Directions/Schedules • See SMS website for directions to schools we will be competing against • Game/Meet Schedules- --Go to http://www.cimlcentral.org --Click on “Johnston” and locate your particular activity --District home page has this link as well as a “How To” parent guide
Weather • Cancellations will be on SMS website as soon as a decision is made along with the make up date if known • Decisions typically made after 1:00 • “CIML website” has email option where you are automatically notified of a cancellation
Parent Expectations • Be supportive of your son • Be supportive of the TEAM and your son’s role on that TEAM • MS Officials
Character Counts • SMS website- “Parent’s Guide to the Six Pillars” • Character activities you can do at home
Parent/Coach Communication:3 Step Process • Player talks to Coach • Parent talks to Coach • Parent/Player/Coach/MS AD conference ----This is an excellent time for your son to work on communicating with adults and being an advocate for themselves.
Role of Parents • Before the season - understand why they play • During a contest – be a positive role model • After a contest – give them time
Why Kids Play – BoysMichigan State University Study • To have fun • To do something I am good at • To improve my skills • For the excitement of competition • To stay in shape • For the challenge of competition • To get exercise • To learn new skills • To be part of a team • To go to a higher level of competition
Admission to Events • The Central Iowa Metropolitan League charges admission to all middle school athletic events. The league has adopted this policy and set the admission price at $3.00 for adults and high school students, $1.00 for students K-8, and $1.00 for seniors who are 55 years and older and have a pass from our athletic office. • Some schools at certain times will not charge due to their facilities being under construction or not having an area that is conducive for selling tickets.
Admission to Events • Please show respect towards our ticket takers and the opposing schools’ ticket takers as this is not a decision made by them, but the decision of the CIML and the middle school athletic directors. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy please contact me. • Offset cost of officials
Individual Meeting:Topics Covered • Contacting the Coach • Attendance Policy-our job is to teach commitment and responsibility and we expect your son to follow through with this • Responsible for replacing lost equipment • Practice/Game Schedules • Academic Expectations-Student First
Parent Workers • Scoreboard and Scorebook • Coaches will go over this • If you work then you do not have to pay admission for that game
Mercy Rule • 35 Point Rule-in the second half if a team is leading by at least 35 points the clock will be continuous • Once lead is back under 25 points the clock will revert back to a regular clock
Practice Ending Times • Coaches will give this to you at the individual meeting • Please pick your child up at this time each day and be respectful of the coaches and their responsibilities outside of coaching • 20 Minute Rule
If you have any questions please email me at btown@johnston.k12.ia.usor call me at 278-0476
Go Dragons!! Thanks for Coming