Parent Meeting 2014

Contact Information Head Coach Ryan Porter Assistant Coaches Jana Thomas Mandi Roberts TBD – Departments – Athletics – High School Athletics - Volleyball

Summer Camp June (incoming 9 th only) All camps will be held in the afternoon 1-4 Sign up online and mail in payment August 1st & 2nd Pre-tryout clinic for 9th-12th 9-11:30 and 1:30-4:00 August 1 st – Physicals due. Online forms may be filled out prior. No player may try out without a current physical. August 4-5, High School Try-outs 9-11:30 and 1:30-4:00 IMPORTANT DATES

Teams announced August 5 4:00, all team practices and activities begin Aug. 6 th morning August 18 -Meet The Panthers 7:00 in the Arena September 1 – Labor Day –Varsity will practice at 9:00 am ; 9 / JV TBD ***Varsity Team Only*** Be prepared to practice Saturday mornings. Schedule will be available after tryouts.

PRACTICE SCHEDULE Class Period - 7 th period All Setters and Liberos start immediately after school Mon, Wed, Thurs VARSITY - Practice will begin at 4:00 – 5:30/6:00 JV AND 9 - Practice will begin 4:15 – 5:45 Full practice Schedule available online and Team App after tryouts

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION EACH PLAYER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING : Game Jerseys Practice apparel (excluding spandex) Travel Bag This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your daughter will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

Mandatory gear NOT provided by MISD ALL players must wear black crew socks, black volleyball shoes, black kneepads VARSITY must have solid black Adidas spandex for games (no other logo on game shorts aside from Adidas) VARSITY -Adidas Climalite running shorts from B and B package Any black spandex OK for practices and for non-Varsity games

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Player Package B&B-info will be posted on our website (misleading name) –Set-up account –Code: for Midway Order by June 22 to ensure arrival by Aug matches We will re-open the window immediately after tryouts for 48 hours. The orders will take 2-3 weeks to arrive

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS 1.Pass all classes every six weeks 2.Be on time with all equipment 3.Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers 4.Be a good teammate 5.Be coachable 6.Eat Healthy; Take care of your body 7.Follow all MISD policies 8.PLAYERS SHOULD CONTACT US WHEN THEY WILL NOT BE HERE

1.To make decisions that are best for the team/program 2.To be honest with your daughter 3.To discipline your daughter and hold her to a very high standard 4.To help develop your daughter physically, mentally, and emotionally 5.To teach your daughter life lessons through the game of volleyball WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with the Coach 1.The coach’s interaction with your daughter 2.How the coach can help your daughter become a better athlete and student 3.Concerns about your daughter’s interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH 1.TEAM STRATEGY 2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR DAUGHTER 3.PLAYING TIME

Steps for a concern 1)FIRST -Visit with your child and listen to them without influencing their feelings. They often understand far more than the parents do. 2)Second -Have your athlete speak to the coaches 3)Finally- Coach Porter, Coach Thomas or Coach Roberts to set up an appointment Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution

Parent Code of Conduct 1.Love and support your child and the team, win or lose 2.Be realistic about your child’s abilities 3.Be positive and encouraging at all times 4.Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same 5.Realize that we are in this together. 6. Please let the coaches do their job!

MISC. Policies Games: After some matches, parents will be allowed to sign their daughter out. Players are not allowed to ride with other parents. (MISD policy) Lockers: Every player will have a locker and a lock. It is the player’s responsibility to LOCK everything in their locker every day. Lockers should be kept CLEAN! Hygiene: Knee pads, spandex, socks, and practice clothing should be kept clean to help avoid staph infections.

V a l u e S y s t e m Practice – Prepare to WIN every day, fundamentals, mental preparation Accountability – Your decisions and actions have an impact on your team. Ntegrity – Do what’s right even when nobody is watching. Teamwork – Success is never achieved alone. Encourage your teammates. Honesty – Be honest and truthful in everything that you do. Effort – What is the best I can give? Respect – Respect yourself, the game, and your opponent. Service – Give your time and energy to help those in need