1. 2017 Bismarck High Boys Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Matt Binegar – Assistant Coach
Michael Frenzel – Goalkeeper Coach
Logan Christensen– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Shane Kuntz – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)

3. Program expectations The Bismarck High Mission statement:
“The mission of Bismarck High School is to foster a tradition of excellence by empowering students to become responsible citizens who make sound personal choices and decisions.”
Program expectations

4. Program Expectations 2 things that you can control every day:
Attitude
Effort
Committed to the team and the program
Representing entire BHS Boys soccer program – think about your actions
Actions when in public and the community
Social Media
Bullying/Hazing
Will not be tolerated
Maintain good academic standing
Playing soccer for BHS is a privilege, not a right

5. Lettering Play in at least 3 varsity matches
Maintain good academic standing throughout the season
No violations or suspensions for off the field actions

6. Good Academic Standing
Classroom attendance is mandatory
Must be passing at least 5 classes
Grade checks come out every 2 weeks (Monday)

7. Important information
Please complete before first practice (August 7th)
Physical –
View “Know the Risks” video & complete form
Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (not to be confused with booster fee, unless family has met maximum)

8. Important Information
“Paperwork” that needs to be done
Medical release form
Concussion sheet
Code of Conduct
Activity Fee paid into the office at BHS

9. Important Dates Online store opens tomorrow morning
Will be open from August 2nd until August 13th
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Wednesday, August 9th - ImPact concussion test date
Noon in Room 215 at BHS
Monday, August 7th- First Day of Tryouts
4:30 pm at Cottonwood
Monday, August 14th – Picture Day

10. Important Dates
Saturday, August 19th– First Varsity game – Crossover in Jamestown
Friday, August 25th – First JV 2 game
Saturday, September 16th – Senior Night vs Legacy
All Seniors dress Varsity
Saturday, October 7th – WDA Tournament in Mandan
October State Tournament in Jamestown
Monday, October 16th – Team Banquet

11. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (August 9th at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - Noon)
Any player new to BPS system – regardless of age
Any player that may have missed the testing the previous year
ALL freshman
ALL juniors
Any student-athlete new to the BPS district
Those students that missed testing the previous year (i.e. someone who plays 10th grade football but did not play 9th grade football or any other sport 9th grade year)
Those students who do not fit into one of the above categories but for some reason missed testing during the school year.

12. Tryouts August 7th First Day of tryouts
First 3 days will be used to evaluate players and decide teams
Once teams are decided, teams will begin practicing together. Players may be moved depending on ability and coach’s discretion
Players must complete a mandatory 9 practices prior to competing in first game
Be prepared when practice begins
Bring lots of water
If unable to attend a day of tryouts, player can contact Coach Foss via text, phone call or

13. Team Website/Communication
Schedules, rosters, team news, booster news, etc. can be found here
Find us on Facebook & Twitter:
@BHSDemonSoccer
These will be updated frequently. Fastest way to receive practice/game time changes
BHS Athletics website
Rschool scheduling system

14. Booster Club Presidents Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Tammy Gimbel
Vice President
Jill Allen
Secretary
Velvet Schmidt
Treasurer
Michelle Kuhn

15. Questions, comments, concerns?