Dowling Catholic Boys Basketball2012-13 Parent Meeting

October, 10 2012

Blame Nobody. Expect Nothing. Do Something.

The Essence of Team Sports“Team sports are really difficult things. Sometimes your team wins because of you,

sometimes in spite of you, and sometimes it’s like you’re not even there. That’s the reality of the team game. Then at one point in my career…something wonderful happened, I don’t know why or how…but I came to understand what “team” meant. In meant although I didn’t get a hit or make a great defensive play, I could impact my team in an incredible and consistent way. I learned I could impact my team by caring first and foremost about the team’s success and not my own. I don’t mean by rooting for us like a typical fan. Fans are fickle. I mean really care, really care about the team….about “us”. I became less selfish, less lazy, and less sensitive to negative comments. When I gave up me, I became more. I became a captain, a leader, a better person and I came to understand that life is a team game…and you know what?.. I’ve found most people aren’t team players. They don’t realize life is the only game in town. Someone should tell them. It has made all the difference in the world to me.”

Don Mattingly

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site as a reference for you and your son.

Dowling Catholic Boys Basketball2012-13 Coaching Staff

Varsity StaffMike O’Connor Head Varsity Coach Jim Nahas Assistant Varsity Coach Will Nailor Assistant Varsity Coach

Sophomore StaffNick Wagner Head Sophomore CoachMike Pipho Assistant Sophomore Coach

Freshmen StaffKevin O’Hare Head Freshmen CoachBarry Adams Assistant Freshmen CoachAdam Riley Vol. Assistant Coach

Program Mission Statement

The Dowling Catholic basketball program is committed to and will serve as an extension to the mission of Dowling Catholic High School. We will use basketball as an educational tool to help facilitate the growth and maturity of our student athletes physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually as well as use basketball to provide our student athletes the opportunity to practice life skills and Christ like values. In essence, we will strive to assist all involved to become better people.

Program Vision Create a program built on selflessness, attitude, humility, effort, and character in effort to help our athletes become better citizens

Work to establish solid relationships with our athletes and the parents of our athletes

Emphasize communication, punctuality, and teamwork

Create an atmosphere of discipline, accountability, and responsibility

Act with class and integrity

Program Goals Create a basketball program the Dowling Catholic Community can be proud of

Form strong, long lasting relationships with members of the program

Use basketball as a vehicle for teaching life lessons

Create a positive experience that will be remembered throughout life

Program Goals Provide the opportunity for growth and development through a disciplined structure

Compete for conference championships, state tournament births, and state championships

Assist each athlete in continuing to buildfaith life

Basketball Philosophy

EFFORT + DEFENSE + REBOUNDING= SUCCESS

Defensive Philosophy

Man-to-man defensive team (ball pressure and off ball positioning)

Will mix in different defenses based upon personnel and opponent

Basketball Philosophy

Offensive Philosophy

Offensively we want to run, run, run

Our goal is to push on made and missed baskets

Working to get a lay-up before defense sets

Motion Offense – Great shot discipline

Motion offense allows players to use creative abilities along with instincts

Great deal of time will be devoted to fundamental development

Player Expectations Represent family, school, program, and TEAM with class

and dignity

Work hard- On/ off court

Be on time

Be responsible

Be accountable

Communicate

TEAM First Attitude

Coaches Expectations

Assist in instilling accountability, responsibility, communication, and punctuality in student athletes

Create an atmosphere of teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship

Treat each player with dignity and respect

Represent Dowling Catholic with class

Emphasize the importance of academics

Reward effort and behavior

Coaches Expectations

Be demanding and intense, but keep the game simple

Be willing to confront incorrect behavior and less than full effort In all times do what is best for the TEAM

Strive to create a positive experience for all athletes involved in program

Parents RoleWhat we need from our parents in order to be successful:

1. ENCOURAGEMENT

What to encourage:

Hard work

Communication

Punctuality

Accept Responsibility

Accountability

TEAM first attitude

Parents Role

2. SUPPORT

How to show support:

Release your child to the coaches and the team

Avoid questioning coaching decisions or performance of team members

Avoid making excuses for your son

Accept the goals, roles, and achievements of your son

Attend program functions (parent mtgs., games, banquet, etc.)

Encourage and support all team members

Program Divisions

Varsity- 15 Players Comprised of 9th grade, sophomore,

junior, and seniors Skill level matters more than grade

level 21 game schedule + District/ State play JV games played by members of varsity

team that do not play in varsity games 8-10 game JV schedule Practice time- 3:15-5:15 (Week Nights)

Program Divisions

Sophomore – 15 Players Comprised of sophomores and 9th

graders 21 game schedule Sophomores who don’t receive much

playing time may be eligible to play in JV contests (Need based)

Practice time- 5:15-7:15 (Week Nights)

Program Divisions

9th Grade- 24 Players Two teams- A and a B A Team comprised of best 12 players B Team comprised of next best 12 players Players may move to and from the A or B

team throughout the season (Performance/ Need)

Each team will play a separate schedule Practice Time- 7:15-9:15 (Week Nights)

Tryouts and Cuts

Tryouts will take place November 12-14

At conclusion of 3rd day of tryouts, coaches will meet with each individual and inform athletes of their status

Cuts will take place at every level

As a staff, cuts are dreaded- toughest thing we have to do

If your son is cut this season, he is still welcome to participate with us next summer and tryout again next winter

Goal is to keep: Varsity 15 Sophomore 15 Freshmen 24

***Coaching staff reserves right to change number of kids kept***

If more than 15 are kept at varsity level: Uniforms will have to be shared We will form a rotation of uniforms for those sharing Suit 16 during regular season 15 during post season (State Rule) Roster can be changed in post season from game to game

Tryouts and Cuts

Tryouts and Cuts

When evaluating your sons ability to be a member of a team, the coaches will use the following criteria:

Attitude, effort, trust, and coachability

Ability to follow school/ team rules

Basketball ability level relative to your position and your role

Commitment level

Playing Time Philosophy

Things to remember:

Playing time will be earned, place to earn it is in practice

Starting or playing major/ minor minutes in years past has no bearing on minutes played in current year

In all situations the coaching staff will play the players we feel give us the best chance to be successful

Playing Time Philosophy

Playing time can change from game to game, week to

week

Important that athletes stay prepared and take advantage of opportunity when it presents it self (Things will change throughout the year)

Playing time at all levels will not be equal

***9th/ 10th Grade- Coaching staff expected to give each athlete opportunity at some point throughout

season***

Guidelines for Handling Concerns

Please call me with any questions or concerns you have- Happy to talk!

Please understand that if you call you must be prepared for honesty

I would prefer a phone call to an email

Will not discuss other members of the team or philosophy

Please DO NOT call me at night unless it’s an emergency- FAMILY TIME

Best time to reach me is between 7:30-10:30 am

If I don’t answer leave a message and I’ll get back to you quickly

1st 5 weeks captains will be selected by team on a weekly basis

Selections will occur on Monday, and three kids will be selected for each week

On the Monday of the 6th week of the season, the team will select captains for the remainder of season

Any team member can be captain

Captainship

Game Day Attire

Proper game day attire is required for all levels

Attire is to be worn throughout school day and to and from game

Dress shirt and tie- SHIRT TUCKED IN

Transportation

Varsity Transportation will be provided for all road games Athletes expected to travel to and from with the team JV participants will be responsible for own transportation

to away JV games Sophomore and Freshmen

Will travel together to all away contests Athletes and their families will be responsible for providing

transportation home Dowling Catholic will provide transportation home from games

outside the Metro area (Ft. Dodge, Marshalltown)

Good Conduct Policy

Any athlete who abuses the Dowling Catholic good conduct policy will receive consequences from the school for either, first, second, or third offense

In addition to the school’s consequences, the athlete will also receive the following consequences from the basketball program:

First Offense- 10 Last Gasps, 10 Rutgers, 10 Sidelines Second Offense- 20 Last Gasps, 20 Rutgers, 20 Sidelines Third Offense- Dismissal from program

Good Conduct Policy

All consequences are non-negotiable and will be enforced in-season and during the off-season. These consequences are the minimum each athlete could receive. Coaching staff reserves the right to add additional consequences.

Miscellaneous Items Doctor’s appointments, family vacations, Kairos, etc……..

Thanksgiving Break- All practices will conclude by noon on November 21 and will start again at 8:00 am on Friday November 23

Christmas Break- December 22- December 26

Varsity team masses (School and Community)

Fee- $170 (After Tryouts)/ Physicals (Due Nov. 1)

Weekly grade checks / Weekly email/ Lettering Policy

Equipment

At start of the year each program member will be given:

Uniform Home and away (2)- All

Shooting shirt (10th/ Varsity)

Practice gear- All

Travel Bag (Varsity Only)

Each athlete is responsible for all equipment for duration of the season. At year’s end all equipment will be turned back into the program.

***Team Shoe***

High School vs. AAU Both basketball opportunities are valuable to a players development and future opportunity

Why do kids participate in AAU? High School?

My opinion from talking to our athletes:

AAU (Exposure, earn scholarship, play against great competition)

High School (Team atmosphere, win a state championship)

Individual Mindset vs. Team Mindset (Individual Accolades/ Stats vs. Winning/ Losing) In AAU wins and losses really don’t mean much……in high school every game is important….we are only guaranteed 22!!

High School vs. AAUThings to remember:

Success in AAU does not guarantee success or playing time in the high school program

AAU has changed…….used to be more elite, now anyone can play as long as they are willing to pay the money

Style of play……..our program will typically play with more structure and discipline than an AAU program…..kids will/ may play differently here than they do on the AAU circuit

Schedules/ Handouts

Practice/ Game Schedule

Program Absolutes

Football Playoff Schedule

Clothing Order

Dowling Catholic Boys Basketball Practice Plan 2011-12

“Win Today”

Practice Number: 3 Practice Focus: Defense, Rebounding, Shooting Date: November 15, 2011 M Time Drill Focus 3 3:12-3:15 Announcements and Reminders

10 3:15-3:25 Defensive Footwork Rutgers Footwork (3 Laps) + Mirror Drill w/ JTB + Dribble Penetration

Defensive Footwork

5 3:25-3:30 Scarlet Shooting 20…20…20…20…???- Cutthroat (2 Groups) Shooting 5 3:30-3:35 5 Man Weave to 3 on 2 Break- Cutthroat

7 or Less Missed Lay-Ups / Defense= Make them make extra pass!!! Passing, Catching,

Finishing 5 3:35-3:40 Stretch Stretch

12 3:40-3:52 Defensive Fundamentals- Penetration and Post Defense 2 on 0/ 3 on 0 Baseline Penetration Rotation (OC) –

2 on 1 Help and Recover (JN) – 1 on 1 Post Defense (WN)

Defensive Fundamentals

4 3:52-3:56 3 Man 2 Ball Shooting- Cutthroat (2x22) New Partners – Medium Range and 3’s

Shooting

12 3:56-4:08 4 on 4 Shell (Regular and Diamond) w/ Switches (2 Groups) Give and Go’s – Away Screens – Back Screens – Dribble Penetration

Defensive Positioning

10 4:08-4:18 3 on 3 Cross Court- Cutthroat (Champion in 30) 2 Groups – Switch at 5 Min.

Live Defense CARRY OVER

7 4:18-4:28 5 on 0 Transition Down – Motion Back Coach Call It in Trans. – Motion = 6 Passes (Penetration, PT, BC’s,

Flares)

Defensive Transition

10 4:28-4:38 UNI Rebounding (4 Teams)- Cutthroat (7 in 30) Switch Match-Ups at 5 Min. – Review Rebounding Techniques

Rebounding

5 4:38-4:42 Free Throws + Conditioning Free Throws 10 4:42-4:52 Offensive Breakdown Breakdown

Guards- Post Entry Options / Motion Shooting Bigs- Pound Dribble/ KAJ’s and Daily 6/ Circle 1 on 1

14 4:50-5:04 4 on 4 on 4 (3 Teams)- Cutthroat (15 in 60) Defensive Stops 6 5:04-5:10 Transition Progressions 55 in 5 + Free Throws- Cutthroat

1 to 5 – 1 to 2 – 1 to 3 (CC) – 1 to 3 (CC) to 4 – 1 to 5 Transition

Progressions 5 5:10-5:15 Free Throws Free Throws

15 5:15-5:30 Locker Room (Player Handbook (Mission, Expectations) Championship Behavior)

Team Meeting

Announcements and Reminders

Practice tomorrow 3:15-4:45….dressed and ready by 3:10 (Teacher List) Cuts made tomorrow after practice- LAST CHANCE Friday practice changed- 5:45-7:30 am (breakfast provided) Saturday AM practice changed- 7:00-8:30 am (team meeting to follow)

Maroon White Skin

Danny Geo/ Alec Pete/ Harry Hughes Savage Haack Austin Otte Cass Hois/ Pieper

Amara Green

Wiz Brody Taylor