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