Staley Girls Athletics Parent Meeting Coach Gribnitz Staley Girls Athletic Coordinator

Tonight’s powerpoint and other info will be posted on the Staley website:

Tonight’s Agenda Scheduling Required Athletic Paperwork Policies & Procedures Expectations Communication Summer Camps Questions & Answers

Scheduling – Athletics 7 th grade Athletics – 7 th period –Wear FISD-issued athletic clothes to 8 th period class and then practice after school until 5:15 8 th grade Athletics – 8 th period –Practice straight through the period and after school until 5:15 VB, BB, and track are the only sports that are practiced during the athletic period. CC and soccer are after-school sports. Any student wishing to try out for any of our 5 sports should enroll in the athletics class.

Scheduling – Athletics Any student wishing to try out for a sport should enroll in the athletics class (exception = Tennis) High school coaches work with VB and BB athletes during the class period. Athletes who are enrolled in the athletics class and are not on the in-season team will participate in the off- season program (conditioning as well as preparing for the next sport). Students should choose athletics because they want to try out for a sport, not because they want a free workout program or to “stay active.” Tennis and PE are the other PE-credit scheduling options for 7 th graders. 8 th graders do not have to enroll in a PE credit class.

Scheduling – Athletics VB season – 1 st day of school until early Nov. BB season – end of VB until mid-Feb. CC season – end of Nov. until Winter Break Track season – end of BB until early April Soccer season – end of March until mid-May Coaches work together to share athletes so they can participate in all 5 sports. We encourage athletes to try them all, especially in 7 th grade.

Scheduling – Athletics VB and BB carry 3 teams per grade – A, B, C –9 regular season games (Thurs.) plus 2 tournaments for A team only (weekends) CC carries an unlimited number of athletes –4 meets on Wed. (last meet is District Meet) Track carries 3 athletes per event per grade with a limit of 5 events per athlete –4-5 meets on weeknights Soccer carries 2 teams (1 7 th, 1 8 th ) –6 games on weeknights plus district tournament on a weekend

Athletics Roundup for 6 th graders -- info went home in PE classes -- May 19, 20, 21 from 3:45-5:15 each day -- not mandatory but will give students a good opportunity to be prepared for 7 th grade athletics -- required paperwork must be on file by May 18 in order for the student to participate (next slide)

Required Paperwork for 6 th Grade Athletics Roundup -- UIL Cardiac Awareness form -- UIL Concussion form (These 2 forms are pictured on the next slide.) -- UIL Preparticipation Physical (must be completed after April 1, 2015) (later slide) -- All of these are hard-copy forms that were handed out to the 6 th graders in PE classes. -- Students must have all forms completed and returned to Coach Gribnitz by May 18 in order to participate in the Athletics Roundup.

Both forms must be completed and signed (front and back.)

Athletic paperwork deadline is Tuesday August 11. Any students who do not have all the required paperwork by this deadline will be removed from the athletics class. Online forms should be completed on the RankOne website ( Physical form (hard copy) will be turned in separately when completed by a physician (after May 1). Staley Lady Mustangs Athletic Policies must be signed and returned also. (hard copies available tonight) Students should personally deliver forms to Coach Gribnitz during your PE or Athletics class period! Required Athletic Paperwork (for everyone!)

Completing Online Forms: Go to this Web Address:

1.Click Directions and Read 2. Print the UIL Physical form if you need another copy

Complete next 8 steps for each form. 1. Click Electronic Participation Forms (yellow) 2. Fill in Student info (red): Name & ID number (lunch number) and choose school from the drop-down menu

3. Click Agree Box (yellow); 4. Type Name (red); 5. Sign with Mouse (green) 6. Click “I Agree” (light blue); 7. Enter address (dark blue) 8. Click the “Submit” button (orange)

The UIL Preparticipation Physical and Medical History Form must be completed after May 1 (after April 1 for 6 th graders attending the Athletic Roundup). (next slide) Hard copies are available tonight, or you can print the form from the Rank One website. Staley Lady Mustang Athletic Policies must be signed and returned. (hard copies available tonight) Paperwork deadline is Tuesday August 11. This includes all online and hard copy forms. Students who do not have paperwork completed by Tuesday August 11 will be removed from the athletics class. Required Athletic Paperwork Hard Copy Forms

UIL PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL Front (pictured): needs to be filled out every year by the parents. Physicals MUST be on the new form that says “Revised ”! Emergency Contact Info: must be filled in and must be someone other than the parents! *** EVERY ATHLETE NEEDS A NEW PHYSICAL EVERY YEAR *** Please sign the signature lines INSIDE THE BOX on the front; the signature lines at the bottom are for the coaches to sign after we have reviewed the form.

UIL PREPARTICIPATION PHYSICAL Back (pictured): needs to be filled out after May 1 every year by a physician. (After April 1 is OK for current 6 th graders who plan to attend our Lady Mustang Athletic Roundup in May.) *** EVERY ATHLETE NEEDS A NEW PHYSICAL EVERY YEAR *** Athletes must be marked as CLEARED (top box). If the physician checks “Cleared after…” then the athlete requires additional documentation from the appropriate specialist. Low-cost options are available at clinics or other medical facilities (CareNow, Baylor, etc.)

SMS ATHLETIC POLICIES Please sign and return the last page and keep the other pages for your information. This is included in the required paperwork that must be turned in by August 11.

Turning in Paperwork Deadline is Tuesday August 11. Any students who do not have paperwork completed by August 11 will be removed from the athletics class. Check carefully for signatures, all blanks filled in, etc. (online forms will not let you proceed unless everything is complete) Students can personally deliver hard copy paperwork to Coach Gribnitz during PE class (preferred); During the summer, there will be a girls’ athletics folder in the Staley front office, or forms can be given to girls’ coaches during strength & conditioning camp; Please do NOT turn forms in to the nurse, counselor, etc.! (Shot records are NOT part of the athletic physical.) Please try to complete as much as possible before school is out since Coach Gribnitz is more easily available to answer questions. Feel free to Coach Gribnitz to confirm that online forms have been completed.

Paperwork Summary Online at Rank One website: FISD Athletic Participation Forms FISD Travel Form (ECG Paperwork is optional) Hard copies to turn in: UIL Preparticipation Physical and Medical History Form –(after April 1 for current 6 th graders, after May 1 for current 7 th graders) Signature page of Lady Mustang Athletic Policies Additional hard copies required for 6 th grade Athletic Roundup: UIL Cardiac Awareness Form UIL Concussion Form Deadline is Monday May 18 Final Paperwork Deadline Tues. Aug. 11

Help with Paperwork The Staley computer lab will be open on the following night: Tuesday August 4 5:30-7:30 pm Coaches will be available to help with answering questions and general troubleshooting with the online paperwork process. Reminder flyers are available tonight.

Policies & Expectations Athletics is a highly competitive program that will prepare athletes to compete at the high school level. Athletics is NOT intended to be a fitness class or a PE class. We have high expectations of our athletes as far as their attitude, effort, behavior, and work ethic both on the court and off. Athletics is a privilege!

Policies & Expectations Dressing out (athletic clothes and proper shoes) Attendance (parent/doctor notes) Workouts including 8:00 mile Responsibility in relaying information home (calendars, schedules, events, etc.) Communicating about conflicts with other activities (SMS or outside school)

Policies & Expectations No Pass/No Play –We need to know that our athletes can stay eligible consistently. Tryouts/cuts/off-season program Change for on signing out after games Grading vs. other consequences

How to Make our Teams Work hard Be coachable – “Uncoachable kids make unemployable adults.” “Character is who you are when no one is watching.” Do the “little things” – touch all the lines Skill level is at the bottom of the list!

Communication FISD Middle School Athletic Chain of Command: –Athlete (we encourage 1-on-1 communication as the first step) –Team Coach (ex. 8 th grade C team, etc.) –Head Coach (ex. 8 th grade head BB coach) –Campus Athletic Coordinator (Coach Gribnitz) –Campus Principal –District Athletic Director

Communication Coaches’ schedules/availability Appropriate times for discussions Appropriate topics of discussion Calendars and other info. sent home Picking up athletes after games and practices “Players play, coaches coach, parents cheer.”

Summer Camps Summer camp info, including registration forms, can be found on the FISD website. Sport-specific camps – run by high school coaches – 1 week per sport Strength & conditioning camp – run by Staley coaches (details on separate sheet) Camps are not mandatory but will give athletes an advantage going into tryouts next year!

How To Register for Summer Camps Go to the FISD website ( Click on or search for “Athletics” Search for the desired camp(s) – by high school for sports camps or “West Side Middle School Camps” for Staley Girls Strength & Conditioning Camp All registrations are to be completed online. Do not bring forms or money to the coaches. Late registration may not guarantee a place in camp, depending on numbers and facility space.

Contact Information Janet Gribnitz –Staley Girls Athletic Coordinator – –Phone: Questions?