Girls’ Basketball Parent MeetingTuesday, September 13, 2016

4:30

LMC

Welcome and Introductions

• 7th Grade: Coach Don Swearingen

• 645-6802

• don.swearingen@mcusd709.org

• 8th Grade: Coach Darren Hurst

• 232-9236

• darren.hurst@mcusd709.org

• Athletic Director: Chris Carter

• 284-5060

• chris.carter@mcusd709.org

Paperwork

• Athletic Handbook

• Driving directions booklet (available online)

• PowerSchool contact information (clipboards)

• Game schedule

• Concussion Information Sheet (return by Friday to office)

• Picture packets

Websites and App

• School Home Page

• mjhs.morton709.org/home

• Athletics Home Page

• il.8to18.com/mortonjhs

• Facebook

• facebook.com/MortonJuniorHighSchool/

• Twitter

• twitter.com/MJHSJrPotters

• School Info App

• App store, search: School Info App

• Select Illinois, Morton Junior High School

• Schedule sync

• http://ical.8to18.com/

Coaches’ Expectations

• Dress / Appearance

• Uniforms not worn home after game

• Practices

• JH and Jefferson; before and after school

• Games

• 8th come and watch & support 7th

• 7th stay and watch & support 8th

• Away games

• Sign out with coach

• If with another parent, must have note

• Miscellaneous

Parent communication

• Complete language in athletic handbook (p. 7-8)

• Expectations

• Players begin process

• Not before/after practices/games

• In person, phone, email

• Anonymous texts, letter, email unnecessary

Handbook highlights• Eligibility

• No pass no play…for the entire week (Mon.-Sun.)

• Grades check on Friday

• May attend games; not in uniform

• Activity Code

• Drugs/alcohol/tobacco/“look-alikes”

• Criminal offense; ordinance violation

• Gross misconduct/insubordination

• Attendance

• If sick, must attend half of day to participate

• Doesn’t apply: Dr.’s appoint., funeral, or LE

Equipment, Fees, & Misc.

• Uniform Care

• Wash in cold water; hang dry

• Activity Fee - $65 (District #709)

• Pay once, regardless of # of activities

• Season Passes

• Family - $30; Adult - $10; Student - $8

• Purchase in office or at game

• Team Pictures

• Thu., Sept. 22 at 3:15

Odds and ends…

• School store open during first game (and possibly others)

• Spaghetti Supper – Nov. 1

• Dinner: 4:00-7:00; Game time: normal 4:30

• Boys scrimmage following

• Need volunteers (Barbara Nolan & Katey Malson)

• Girls Night Out Clinic Performance

• Sat., Nov. 12 vs. Farmington

• Concessions

• 7th Gr. parents work 8th Gr. games, etc.

• Need “Concession Parent” to assist with organization

• Schedule pizza

• Communicate needs with Angela Neeley

• Perks: schedule, pass

gym seating arrangements

Parent expectations

• Sportsmanship

• Officials are often right…

• Coaches

• Players, always listen to your parents…

• Players

• 6 Words & “The Ride Home”

• Enthusiasm

• Cheer for us, not against refs/other team

• Video #1 (Alan Stein)

• Video #2 (Steve Kerr)

Closing

• 2 Goals:

• Basketball Skills:

• Individual Improvement / Growth

• Reaching potential as team

• Life Long Skills:

• Teamwork and Sportsmanship

• Working Hard (more than effort)

• Responsibility and Self-Discipline

• Coach-ability: “Un-coachable kids…”