Shawano Hoops Club Guidelines 2016-2017

Team Expectations It all starts with commitment Players expected to be at all practices and games If player will be absent from practice this must be communicated to the coach at least 24 hours before practice Practices are at least 2 times each week for a minimum of 1 ½ hours Playing time at every level is dependent on effort in practice

Team Expectations Attendance and effort at every practice are critical for both the individual and the team At any level it is unrealistic to give significant playing time to a player who does not attend practice or is at practice but is being detrimental to the team by not listening or being disruptive

Practices We will practice an entire grade at the same time Practices focus on individual skill and generally only limited scrimmaging Practices tend to be significantly more intense than school or recreational practices Practices require significant physicality and attention to detail

Coaches Coaching is done by parents and community volunteers Be respectful of the time commitment that they are making

Cost Fall League: $25 League Season October 8th-November 12th Saturday mornings at the High School 1st-6th Grades Only Tournament Team: $50 player fee plus $50 refundable volunteer fee per family

Philosophy The Shawano Hoops Club has different philosophies at various grade levels Generally, we work at basic skill levels in 2nd grade and by 8th grade are working on more advanced skills No cuts will be made at any level

2nd Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual and team skill development This level is to develop both a love for the game and introduce the basic skills needed to play it well. Basic offensive and defensive concepts are introduced at this level

2nd Grade Philosophy Playing time: Nearly equal depending upon practice attendance and effort Teams: If more than one team is needed, player talent will be divided equally among teams

3rd Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual and team skills. This level is to continue the development of the skills introduced the previous year(2nd Grade) Basic offensive and defensive fundamentals are taught and run Some advanced concepts may be introduced

3rd Grade Philosophy Playing Time: Nearly equal depending upon practice attendance and effort Teams: If more than one team is needed player talent will be divided equally among teams.

4th Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual and team skill development This level is to continue the development of skills and concepts learned in the previous years (2nd and 3rd Grade) Advanced concepts will be introduced

4th Grade Philosophy Playing time: Nearly equal depending upon practice attendance and effort Teams: If more than one team is needed, player talent will be divided equally among teams

5th Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual and team skill development This level is to continue the development of skills and concepts learned in the previous years (2nd-4th Grade) Advanced concepts will continue to be taught with some more additions As the season progresses we will also incorporate a more competitive perspective

5th Grade Philosophy Playing time: Nearly equal depending on practice attendance, effort, and skill Every player will have some extended playing time in each half Teams: If more than one team is needed, player talent will be divided equally among teams.

6th Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual and team skill development This level is to continue the development of skills and concepts learned in the previous years (2nd-5th Grade) Basic/Advanced concepts will continue to be taught and improved upon from the previous year As the season progresses we will also incorporate a more competitive perspective

6th Grade Philosophy Playing time: Nearly equal depending on practice attendance, effort, and skill Every player will have some playing time in each half Skill becomes a more significant factor but not an overriding factor in playing time Teams: If more than one team is needed, player talent will be divided equally among teams. The “A” team may have a couple additional tournaments

7th Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual/Team skills and competition. We pay much more attention to fundamental skills at this level Every player should be able to dribble, pass, and shoot We want to teach the players how to be competitive and how to maximize their skills

7th Grade Philosophy Playing Time: Playing time depends on practice attendance, effort, and skill Skill is a more significant factor in playing time Teams: If more than one team is needed player talent will be divided equally among teams The “A” team may have a couple of additional tournaments

8th Grade Philosophy Emphasis: Individual/Team skills and competition We pay even more attention to fundamental skills This is the most competitive level Every player should understand all basic skills and be able to run some advanced offensive and defensive concepts This is the last year before high school tryouts It is important that the kids understand this fact

8th Grade Philosophy Playing Time: Playing time depends on practice attendance, effort, dedication, and skill Skill is a more significant factor in playing time Teams: If more than one team is needed player talent will be divided equally among teams The “A” team may have a couple of additional tournaments

State Tournament Team Throughout the tournament team season, players at each grade level will be observed and evaluated for selection of a WSICT team Starting at the 5th grade level If a grade level has more than 1 team the coaches may elect to have the group of players going to State play together in a tournament or two leading up to this tournament Not all coaches will choose to go to this tournament

Hoops Club Expectations of Players Come to practice and games on time Be respectful of your parents, coaches, teammates, opponents, and officials Be respectful of our facilities If you are unable to practice, call a coach well before practice time Do not communicate through teammates Call the coach directly Communicate any problems or concerns in a respectful manner

Hoops Club Expectations of Parents Assist your children in meeting expectations Be respectful of the team, coaches, officials, and opponents If you have concerns raise them early in a respectful manner You may not agree with a coach but you need to listen and help your child earn a larger role on the team

Hoops Club Expectations of Parents Use the 24 Hour Rule Do not confront a coach during or right after a tournament Wait to discuss any issues until players aren’t around Be sportsmanlike in the stands Do not yell at officials, the team, or their opponent Cheer in a positive manner

Hoops Club Expectations of Parents Volunteer as required and as needed Get the fees in on time Make sure that your child is physically fit to play Support your team Be sure uniforms are turned in on time

Hoops Club Expectations of Coaches Abide strictly by the Shawano Hoops Club’s Guidelines Learn the game and teach all your players Model good sportsmanship, work ethic, and respect Be respectful of players, parents, opponents, and officials Be prepared for practices and games

Hoops Club Expectations of Coaches Communicate with players and parents Encourage leadership, sportsmanship, and good judgment

Final Thought Player playing time will not be equal but it will be based on philosophies listed for each grade Because of the cost involved for families it is imperative that this privilege has been earned The level of competition that is seen with Hoops Club is a much higher level than during the school season and the athletes should be able to demonstrate that they are able to compete at this higher level All questions should be directed to the Shawano Hoops Club board of directors

Hoops Club Board of Directors Name Position Phone Email Tyler Schmidt President 715-853-1919 thschmidt@shawanonet.net David Ambrosius Vice-President 920-980-8879 ambrosd@shawanoschools.com Yvette Mueller Treasurer 715-584-2944 eynboys@yahoo.com Jerry Weisnicht High School Rep 715-524-2871 jerweis@yahoo.com Aaron Sischo Youth Rep 715-851-4126 sischoa@shawanoschools.com Dustin Beyer 715-853-6708 dustinbeyer@gmail.com Steve Reed At Large 920-359-0093 stv_reed@yahoo.com

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