1. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS Krista Weber 8 th Grade A-Team Volleyball 8 th Grade B-Team Basketball Track Assistant Athletic Coordinator Kristy Kalisky 8 th Grade B-Team Volleyball 8 th Grade A-Team Basketball Track Lisa Walls 8 th Grade Go-Team Volleyball 8 th Grade Go-Team Basketball Track

2. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS Kelly Scott 7 th Grade A-Team Volleyball 7 th Grade GO-Team Basketball Stephanie Greathouse 7 th Grade B-Team Volleyball 7 th Grade B-Team Basketball Raul Lopez 7 th Grade A-Team Basketball Track Meghan Robertson: 7 th Grade Volleyball Go - Team

3. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES A & B PRACTICE TIMES: 7 th Grade: 3:35 – 5:15 PM (Mon. – Wed.) 8 th Grade: 6:30 – 8:00 AM (Mon. – Wed.) Fri. = All A/B 7/8 7:00 – 8:00 AM GO = 7 th Grade = 3:35 – 4:50 PM Mon. and Tues. 8 th Grade = 6:45 – 8:00 AM Mon. and Tues. ** ALL PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY ** A/B PLAYERS MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR SCHEDULED SATURDAY TOURNAMENTS

4. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES PLEASE PICK UP ATHLETES IN LOWER PARKING LOT NO LATER THAN 15 MINUTES AFTER SCHEDULED PRACTICE TIME (A/B Volleyball no later than 5:30 PM Please!!!!) PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL ASAP IF AN ATHLETE WILL MISS PRACTICE/GAME 356-3932

5. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PLAYERS TO STAY AND SUPPORT THEIR TEAMMATES THROUGH ALL GAMES IF AN ATHLETE MUST LEAVE AFTER HER GAME, WE REQUIRE A NOTE/EMAIL PRIOR TO 1 ST PERIOD ON GAME DAY Athletes will only be released to their parents

6. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ELIGIBILITY: ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED OR THE STUDENT MUST SIT OUT FOR 3 WEEKS FROM COMPETITION (PRACTICES ARE STILL PERMITTED)

7. TEAM DISMISSAL 1.VIOLATION OF ANY NEISD POLICY (DRUGS, WEAPONS, ALCOHOL, HAZING) 2.ABSENCES FROM PRACTICE (3 UNEXCUSED) 3.TARDIES TO PRACTICE (3 T’S = 1 ABSENCE) 4.DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS ON CAMPUS, IN THE CLASSROOM, OR AT PRACTICE/GAMES 5.THEFT 6.LACK OF EFFORT

8. Attendance Procedures If a student is well enough to be at school, she is expected to be at practice (even if it is just to observe) 3 unexcused absences will result in team dismissal Excused absences will also effect playing time and potentially lead to team reassignment

9. REMINDERS IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS INVOLVED IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, IT IS HER RESPONSIBILITY TO COMMUNICATE WITH HER COACH. EACH ATHLETE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR LOCKING UP HER BELONGINGS DURING PRACTICE. COACHES WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES. Leaving AM practice early to attend morning coaching, requires a parent note/email. It is NOT permitted the day before a game (exceptions on indiv. basis only).

10. REMINDERS NO JEWELRY MAY BE WORN DURING PRACTICE OR GAMES P.E. OR ATHLETIC UNIFORMS ARE REQUIRED DURING PRACTICE. ATHLETIC T-SHIRT IS REQUIRED FOR ATHLETIC PERIOD PARTICIPATION

11. TEAM SELECTION USUALLY 70 - 100 PARTICIPANTS PER GRADE LEVEL A-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL) 10 PLAYERS (BBALL) B-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL) 10 PLAYERS (BBALL) GO TEAM = REMAINING PARTICIPANTS (Usually play on rotational basis due to large numbers Go team coach will provide that schedule once teams have been established)

12. TEAM SELECTION TEAMS ARE ASSIGNED ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL,POSITIONING, AND ATHLETIC ABILITY PLAYERS MAY BE MOVED UP OR DOWN DURING THE COURSE OF THE SEASON

13. Try-Out Requests Clothing = Bush gym shorts, any Bush t- shirt, knee-pads, and court shoes HAVE YOUR NAME CLEARLY MARKED BELOW THE SHOULDERS ON THE BACK OF YOUR SHIRT (DUCK TAPE WORKS GREAT!!!!) – PRIOR TO TRY- OUTS …NOT 5 MIN. BEFORE….PLEASE

14. Game Day Snacks Game day snacks are encouraged on an individual basis – you may deliver to the main office 8 th period or pack a snack Athletes may eat on the bus as long as trash is thrown away appropriately Game day snacks will not be provided to the team as a whole

15. WATER Please have your daughter bring her own labeled water bottle to practice and games Games: Refill Jugs always available Practices: Refill at water fountains

16. Team Spirit Items: Game Day Please note, if parent(s) would like to provide goodie bags etc. it needs to be for the entire team……we do not want A,B, Go teams recognized separately…….ALL OR NONE……..REMEMBER ALL IS APPROX. 100 ATHLETES

17. COACHES’ ROLES SET A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS BE POSITIVE, FAIR, AND CONSISTENT WITH PLAYERS MAKE PLAYING TIME AND STRATEGY DECISIONS WITH THOUGHT AND CARE

18. COACHES’ ROLES ESTABLISH AND ORGANIZE PRACTICE FOR THE TEAM ON A DAILY BASIS BE AN EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATOR WITH PLAYERS AND PARENTS PROTECT THE SAFETY OF ALL ATHLETES

19. COACHES’ ROLES INFORM PLAYERS OF ALL EXPECTATIONS, PROCEDURES, AND RULES PROVIDE ALL PLAYERS/PARENTS WITH PRACTICE AND GAME/MEET SCHEDULES

20. PARENTS’ ROLES BE A FAN OF EVERYONE ON THE TEAM RESPECT THE DECISION OF OFFICIALS RESPECT OTHER FANS, COACHES, AND PLAYERS

21. PARENTS’ ROLES PLEASE DON’T TALK TO COACHES ON GAME DAY ABOUT A COMPLAINT/CONCERN PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO SCHEDULE AN APPT. WITH THE COACHING STAFF

22. PARENTS’ ROLES UNDERSTAND THAT PLAYING TIME IS BASED ON ABILITY AND WILL NOT ALWAYS BE EQUAL ON THE A AND B SQUADS. WHEN GAME SITUATIONS PERMIT, COACHES WILL DO THEIR BEST TO PROVIDE ALL PARTICIPANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONTRIBUTE.

23. PLAYERS’ ROLES BE POSITIVE AND HAVE A GREAT ATTITUDE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ALL TEAMS EXHIBIT STRONG WORK ETHIC IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, ASK THE COACH FIRST

24. PLAYERS’ ROLES BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL ON THE COURT AND IN THE CLASSROOM KNOW AND FOLLOW SCHOOL AND TEAM RULES BE ON TIME TO ALL PRACTICES BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PERSONAL BELONGINGS CHALLENGE THEMSELVES AS AN ATHLETE AND PERSON

25. PLAYERS’ ROLES MEET CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS NOTIFY COACH OF ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE TALK TO COACH ABOUT ANY SPECIAL CONCERNS

26. PLAYERS’ ROLES ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS IS A PRIVILEGE AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT BUSH MIDDLE SCHOOL IN A POSITIVE LIGHT HAVE FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

27. Tier of Communication for Conflict Resolution 1. Player and Coach Discuss (open door policy) 2. Parent phone call/email to sport specific/level coach (limit 2) 3. Player, Coach, Parent Meeting 4. Player, Coach, Parent, and Asst. Coor/Admin. meeting

28. Ticket Sales Student = $1.00 Adult = $3.00 Silver Card = ISSUED AT CENTRAL OFFICE (65 and older = free with card)

29. NCAA Eligibility: Plan Ahead Class of 2016 and beyond requires a 180 point increase in SAT and 14 point increase in ACT Refer to THSCA Webinar: http://thsca.pointstreaksites.com/view/thsca/links/free-eligibility-and-recruiting-webinars

30. ON-LINE STORE GO TO: www.bsnsports.com www.bsnsports.com Click: “My Team Shop” logo Access Code: bulldo4FW (see handout) REQUIRED: Shorts, Socks, athletic t-shirt Highly Recommended: Sweats and Game Day T-Shirt Opens: May 13 th …………Closes: May 29 th

31. August 13 th = Pick up gear, assign lockers, receive practice/game schedules 7 th Grade: 9:30 – 10:30 AM 8 th Grade 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM ON-LINE STORE

32. Athletic Contact List Both you and your daughter are highly encouraged to register for our text message alerts…..REMIND 101 Please visit Bush Athletic Web Page for the most current athletic info.

33. Required Paperwork All available on the Bush Website – Athletics 1. Physical and Medical History (also required for summer strength and conditioning camp) 2. Middle School Athletic Participation Form (On- line….may complete tonight via laptop stations) 3. Acknowledgement of Bush rules, UIL Safety Training, and Off-Campus Run 4. Community Relations Media Release

34. Physical Opportunity @ Bush Monday, June 1 st Baptist Health System “Mobile Physical Unit” $10.00 Athletic Physical

35. Volleyball Start Date Monday, August 24 th 3:35 – 5:15 (both grade levels) - Have name clearly marked on the back of t-shirt below shoulders………tape works great! - All paperwork (including physical) must be turned in for 2015-16 school year to try-out…to include on-line pre- participation form - Practice/Game schedule will be posted in early June to web page and hard copies available first day of practice

36. THANK YOU “INDIVIDUAL COMMITMENT TO A GROUP EFFORT – THAT IS WHAT MAKES A TEAM WORK”