1. Solon Basketball
Season

2. Congrats Making the team is a big accomplishment
A lot of kids/parents don’t ever get to experience high school sports
This will go by fast so enjoy the ride

3. Coaches Varsity Head Coach – Tony DeCesare
Varsity Assistant – John Kane
JV Coach – Dave Leskovec
Freshmen Coach – Travis Fankhauser
Strength Coach – AJ Short

4. Contact Info
Tony DeCesare – (216) or
Dave Leskovec –
Travis Fankhauser –

5. Parent Reps
Mrs. Bekelja
Team Meals before/after games
Senior Night

6. Team Dinners 12/1 Program Dinner before the opener
2/23 Dinner honoring our Senior
Team Dinners up to the individual teams

7. Eligibility Based on 9 week quarter grades
Must pass 5 classes not counting P.E.
Check with me before dropping any classes

8. Attendance
Must be at school for ½ the day in order to practice or play in a game.
We expect students to be in school the morning after games

9. Athletic Code of Conduct
Drug/Alcohol violations = 50% of the season
Hazing
Social Media
Do the right thing and you will be fine

10. Practice Schedule Varsity usually after school
JV and Freshmen Together
Schedule is posted on the solon basketball webpage
Please pick players up at the designated time. We will only stay 15 minutes after practice and then they will have to exit the building

11. Missed Practices
Please have your son communicate directly with his coach
Teaches them responsibility
Let us know as soon as you do
A player can be excused when: sick and family emergency

12. School Breaks We practice over Thanksgiving and winter break
We practice on days where school is off for Holidays
Players are expected to be at all practices over these breaks
We usually practice when school is called off for weather (4 hour window). On snow days we will communicate with the players directly about practice times

13. Injuries Let us know as soon as something happens Solon Trainer
Sports Doctor
If a doctor restricts you they have to clear you, we cannot

14. Buses Every player will ride the bus to all road games
Players can ride home with parents if they have the signed waiver. See athletic webpage for the waiver
Freshmen and JV bus will leave after school and return after the jv game
Varsity players, cheerleaders and managers only on the varsity buses

15. Additional Basketball
OHSAA prohibits players from participating on other teams or in other leagues during the basketball season
Players cannot tryout, practice or play with an aau team until the season is over. OHSAA will issue a 2 game suspension and you will be ineligible for the post-season.
Trainers – prefer after the season
NO INTRAMURALS
Rec Center – Shooting only

16. Player Rules Be on time (dressed and ready 15 minutes before practice)
Work Hard
Be Good Teammates
Accept Roles
Show gratitude for what we have

17. Parent Coach Communication
I will always meet with parents
Player must meet with coach first
Player must be present at the meeting
24 hour rule ( , text, call)
Game day communication
Chain of command (your coach, head coach, AD, principal)

18. Parent Meetings We will discuss: - Treatment of your son
- What your son can improve on
- Your son’s effort and attitude
We won’t discuss:
- Playing Time
- Strategy
- Substitutions
- Other Players

19. Coaching From the Stands
Once the game starts you can’t help your son beyond encouraging his effort
Referees
Other kids on the team

20. Lead Em Up leademup.com Varsity Team
Once a week on Wednesdays (team and character building and leadership training.

21. Boosters Goal is 100% family participation New floor Score board
Travel Suits

22. Goals For This Season Have Fun Develop a great work ethic
Be a part of something memorable
Develop Leaders

23. Conclusion I am looking forward to a great year
This group has put in an incredible amount of time
I want this to be the best possible experience for the teams
Enjoy the Journey