1. Soccer
Parent Meeting

2. Contact Information
Head Coach Phillip Gibson
Assistant Coach- Calvin Madewell
Website: Athletics Middle School Athletics  Soccer  Boys

3. Practice: Practice will be after school until 5:00.
Each player will be expected to be at every practice.
Athletes must have work-out clothes, shin-guards, cleats & flats for every practice.

4. Games: Each athlete will wear the assigned uniform for each game.
Team members are expected to have both uniforms, & sweats for every game.
Athletes must have UIL appropriate shin guards.
Team members are free to go home after school but must be at Rice Field 45 minutes before home games.

5. EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:
Jerseys.
One pair of shorts
One set of sweats
One bag
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

6. EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED
You may purchase the following on your own:
Socks: Royal blue & White- no logos
Shin guards

7. EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS
Pass all classes every six weeks
Be on time with all equipment
Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers
Be a good teammate
Focus and Hustle
Be coach-able
Follow all MISD policies
CALL/ US WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE

8. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES
To make decisions that are best for the team/program
To be honest with you and your son
To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard
To help develop your son physically, mentally, and emotionally
To teach your son life lessons through athletics

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

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

11. AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH
TEAM STRATEGY
OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON
PLAYING TIME

12. For a Conference
Call Coach Gibson or Madewell 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

13. Parent Code of Conduct
Love and support your child and the team, win or lose
Be realistic about your child’s abilities
Be positive and encouraging at all times
DO NOT COME TO THE FENCE, FIELD, or COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON
Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same
Realize that we are in this together!

14. Sport Specific Policies/Procedures
If a practice or game is cancelled, a message will be immediately posted on our website. The teams members will then be notified and allowed to contact a parent.
We will pass out a schedule for January when we return from Christmas break.
We will not have games or practices the day of a High School playoff game.