2010 Fall Parent Meeting

“Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals”

Brian Town-MS Athletic Director

Introduction of Coaches

• 8th Grade Cross Country

--Carlie Fitzgerald-Head Coach

--Chris Harken-Assistant

--Brent Achenback-Assistant

• 8th Grade Volleyball--Vickie Borich-Head Coach

--Dan Borich-Assistant

Introduction of Coaches

• 8th Grade Football

--Dennis Stevenson-Head Coach

--Jon Williams-Assistant Coach

--Joe Huebbe-Assistant Coach

--Isaac Rodenberg-Assistant Coach

--Michael Barta-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 or daughter in a position where they can experience the most success and contribute to the team.

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”

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 JMS 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 JMS 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 or daughter

• Be supportive of the TEAM and your son or daughter’s role on that TEAM

• MS Officials

“The Future of Youth Athletics”

Parent/Coach Communication:3 Step Process

1) Player talks to Coach

2) Parent talks to Coach

3) Parent/Player/Coach/MS AD conference

----This is an excellent time for your son or daughter 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

Why Kids Play – GirlsMichigan State University Study

• To have fun• To stay in shape• To get exercise• To improve my skill• To do something I am good at• To learn new skills• For the excitement of competition• To play as part of a team• To make new friends• For the challenge 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.

• 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 Meetings:Topics Covered

• Contacting the Coach

• Attendance Policy-our job is to teach commitment and responsibility and we expect your son or daughter to follow through with this

• Responsible for replacing lost equipment

• Practice/Game Schedules

• Academic Expectations-Student First

Cross Country

• Parent help is ESSENTIAL for our home meet.

• Please sign up with Coach Fitzgerald and give her your name and email so we can organize our help.

• Coach Fitzgerald will go over this

• Meet in auditorium (by stage)

Football• Concession stand help-assigned dates and times-

You will NOT miss your son play• Letter will be sent home with your son• If your son is an “A” player you will work during

the “B” game and vice versa• No heavy and lightweight this year

• Chain Gang-Parent help this year• Sign up with your name AND email after your

individual meeting• Meet in the main gym

Volleyball

• Scoreboard and Scorebook

• Sign up with your name AND email after your individual meeting.

• Meet in the back of the auditorium

Practice Ending Times

• Coaches will give these 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 Brian Town at

btown@johnston.k12.ia.usor call him at 278-0476

Go Dragons!!

Thanks for Coming