Game Monitor Training…for the kids!

MPI History

• 36th year, 1st tournament was in Saginaw, Michigan• Now in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas• Late 80’s started in CPS• Four Divisions, 5 games each

Club Time

Introductions

• Coordinator/Director - Rachel Stambaugh• Div I Coaches:

– Kindergarten:Abigail DeBack– 1st Grade: Heather Ferrell

• Div II Coaches– 2nd Grade: Brandi Clark, Kelly Dye, Tina Barnard, Heather Stanton-Rudy– 3rd Grade: Karen Weever and Ron Carrero

• Div III Coaches– 4th and 5th: Rachel Stambaugh and Lisa Hoyt

Tournament Preparation• Go to our website at http://csmpc.weebly.com/ • Register your student and yourself• Print VOS Training and Game Highlights• PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (for both you and

your pentathlete)

Consider Staying Somewhere Close…

What to Expect• Early Morning– Eat Well– Bring snacks & iThing

What to Expect• Pairing & Frustrations

Our Home in the Bleachers

What to Expect• Pre-Game– Introduce self, have players introduce each other– Complete scoring sheet and record sheet– Cover game highlights – Answer Questions

Game• NO ASSISTING• NO CORRECTING• (Yes, this is very hard as parents!)• Pay CLOSE Attention, your job is to be

watching in case of a challenge• When in doubt,

raise your hand• Video

Post-Game

• Have pentathletes shake, “good game”• Have pentathletes verify score on scorecards,

stars and record sheet• Pentathletes sign their own score card• Scorecards have been properly completed• Raise hand with score cards for GLs to pick-up• May have a few minutes to visit…

Award Ceremony

What to Pack

• Directions and Receipt• Club T-Shirt• Camera• Umbrella• Seat Cushions• Swim Clothes• Snacks

Future

• Banner• Div IV Games (6th & 7th Grade)

Q & A

Break Into Groups

• Take some time to meet with your coach and learn about the game you are monitoring