1. Heritage Athletics Parent Meeting May 14 th, 2013

2. Boys Coaching Staff Steve Perez- Coordinator Ryan Roe: Football, Basketball, Track Andy Tucker: Football, Basketball, Track Berry Turner: Football, Cross Country, Tennis Contact: firstname.lastname@gcisd.net

3. Athletic Calendar 2012-2013 August 27 th - November 6 th : Football Season (7 th games on Monday, 8 th games on Tuesday)* November 6 th - 9 th : Basketball Tryouts November 12 th - February 21 st : Basketball Season (Boys Basketball games on Monday)* November 27 th - February 13 th : Cross Country Season (CC Meets on Wednesdays) February 11 th - 15 th : Tennis Tryouts February 19 th - May 13 th : Tennis Season (Matches played on Mondays) February 25- April 9 th : Track Season (Track meets on Thursdays)* April 11 th - May 28 th : Soccer Season (Soccer games played on Tuesdays)*

4. Athlete Expectations HMS Athletes are held to a higher standard. The student-athlete is expected to: Be a role model for other students Conduct themselves with dignity and respect towards others inside and outside the classroom Hold themselves academically responsible and make their best effort in all classes Be a gentleman to peers and teachers Avoid any situation that can result in a detention or office referral Displays good sportsmanship towards all teammates and opponents Supports the team enthusiastically, no matter the situation Demonstrates the Golden Rule at all times Repeated failure to uphold these standards will result in lost playing time, game suspensions, and ultimately- expulsion from athletics

5. Parent Expectations Bronco Athletic Parents are the BEST because they: Support their athlete and the team enthusiastically no matter the game situation Agree and Disagree RESPECTFULLY with the decisions of coaches and officials Understand the chain of command when a situation with their athlete arises 1)Have the athlete talk to the coach involved 2)Parent talks to the coach involved 3)Parent talks to Coach Perez 4)Parent speaks with campus administrator 5)Parent communicates with district athletic director Waits at least 24 hours if there is a concern from a game situation Understands that this is Middle School and that many student-athletes are playing organized sports for the first time Supports the program by joining the Booster Club and Volunteering

6. Booster Club and Volunteering Booster Club Officers Needed Concession Stand Workers needed for Basketball and Track SignupGenius.com Best money-maker for the program

7. Summer Camps & Physicals Go to the HMS Website->Activities->Athletic Forms and Directions-> Athletic Forms CHHS Basketball CHHS Baseball CHHS Football CHHS Strength & Conditioning Physical Packet Athletic Policies ALL HMS Athletes must have a current physical on file before a locker and equipment can be assigned. Additionally they CANNOT practice until a physical is received. Missing any practice days before the first football game will result in the athlete being ineligible for the first game.

8. Athletic Clothing Athletes are expected to Dress Out in appropriate athletic gear EVERY DAY* Football Practice Gear: Practice jersey, all pads, pants, cleats, helmet w/mouthpiece Basketball Practice Gear: Practice jersey, Black HMS shorts, appropriate shoes Off Season & Other Sports: Heritage Athletics, Gray, Plain White T Shirt, Heritage or Black shorts, Heritage or Dark Navy Sweats, appropriate shoes Game Day- During school HMS athletes wear a collared shirt, tie, slacks w/ belt, dress shoes. Game uniforms will be assigned to athletes Practice Attire can be ordered through Barefoot Athletics *unless physically unable

9. Fall Football Both 7 th & 8 th Grade Football Players WILL PRACTICE on the first day of school UIL Required: 4 Days in Helmet & Shorts, 5 days in Full Pads before eligible to play in first game 7 th Grade Practice: Arrive at 6:30am, ON THE FIELD at 6:45am. Practice until 8:40am. 8 th Grade Practice: ON THE FIELD at 2:50pm, practice until 5pm. On 7 th grade game days and Fridays, practice until 4pm 7 th Grade Games on Mondays 8 th Grade Games on Tuesdays All equipment (except shoes and athletic support) provided by HMS Athletes are strongly encouraged to provide own integrated practice pants (pads are already sewn in) Pre-Game Meals- Parents may drop off meal at the office or purchase from Jason’s Deli

10. Summer Contact Info Email andy.tucker@gcisd.net or leave a contact card to be added to our email mailing list Check the HMS Football site around late July/Early August for information regarding -Schedules -Equipment Handout (this is done before school starts) -Football Parent Meeting -Volunteer Opportunities Most importantly: Get the Physical completed ASAP (do not wait until August) Strongly encourage your athlete to participate in the summer camps (especially Strength & Conditioning) Make your athlete RUN outside regularly during the summer

11. Thank You For Your Support! We are looking forward to a great 2013-2014 Season!