Parent Meeting

Contact Information Coaches – Jordan Coffman, 8A, Brian Bruce, 7A, David Largent, 8B, Mark Villarreal, 7B, Website -

November 17: First Home vs. South Belton Dec. 3 and 4: Gatesville B Team Tourney Jan. 27 and 28: Crowley A Team Tourney Stephenville B Team Tourney Feb. 10 and 11: District A Team Tourney

Practice Times: See Calendar Pick-up/drop-off behind the school in the Teacher’s parking lot.

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING : Practice Jersey Game Jersey Game Shorts This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Equipment to Purchase: Basketball shoes Shorts (blue/white/red/black/grey)

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.Focus and Hustle 6.Be coach-able 7.Follow all MISD policies 8.CALL / WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE

1.To make decisions that are best for the team/program 2.To be honest with you and your son. 3.To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard 4.To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally 5.To teach your son life lessons through athletics 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 son. 2.How the coach can help your son become a better athlete and student 3.Concerns about your son’s interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH 1.TEAM STRATEGY 2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON 3.PLAY CALLING 4.PLAYING TIME

For a Conference Call your son’s coach to set up an appointment Conferences may include other coaches or administrators 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.DO NOT COME TO THE BENCH/COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON 5.Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same 6.Realize that we are in this together!

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures 1. Travel Cards- All parents need to complete/sign and return to coach. (Football players have these already) 2. Schedules- any changes will be posted on team website and mass will be sent to all parents. 3. Food- Food drop off will be at Rice Field Parking 3:40 for home departure time for road games; in case of rain, drop off will be at the teacher’s parking lot before home games. 4. Rides- Only parents are allowed to sign their child out after away games. 5. Game Attendance- We encourage athletes to stay for ALL home games.

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures 6. Pictures- TBD; during class period 7. ISS and Discipline- could result in loss of practice/game time. 8. Dress Code- No headbands or shooting sleeves; white or black socks only 9. Missed Practice- If a player doesn’t have a reason for being absent (doctor’s note, parent/student /call the day of absence, choir, etc.), then that player must sit out a half.

Thank you for coming and we all look forward to a great season working with your kids!