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

2. LADY BULLDOG ATHLETICS
Kelly Scott
7th Grade Lead Coach Volleyball
7th Grade GO-Team Basketball
Stephanie Greathouse
7th Grade B-Team Volleyball
7th Grade B-Team Basketball
Raul Lopez
7th Grade A-Team Basketball
Track

3. ATHLETIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A & B PRACTICE TIMES:
7th Grade: 3:35 – 5:15 PM (Mon/Tues); 3:35 – 5 PM (FRI)
8th Grade: 6:30 – 8:00 AM (Mon/Tues); 7-8 AM (FRI)
WED = All A/B 7/8th 6: AM
GO = 7th and 8th =
Monday = 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday = 3:35 – 5:00 PM
** 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 ENDS
PLEASE CALL OR ASAP IF AN ATHLETE WILL MISS PRACTICE/GAME

5. Athletic Policies and Procedures
GO-TEAM LATE PRACTICE PROCEDURES FOR MONDAY PRACTICES:
1. If possible, we would like your student athlete to go home and come back
2. If not, your daughter is to report to the locker room no later than 3:35 and remain in there to complete homework. Academic coaching sessions or other Bush related extra-curricular opportunities are also encouraged to fill this time.
3. If an athlete can not adhere to these expectations (i.e. wandering hallways, lingering in the foyer, or disrupting A/B practices), a parent will be contacted and she will have to go home and return to school at the scheduled practice time of 5:30 PM

6. Parent Communication via Email
The most effective means of communication with our coaching staff is via . You can expect a response in under 24 hours.
We expect notification prior to an athlete not attending practice/game
Please contact the grade level and team coach directly: EX. 7th A-Team = Coach Lopez.

7. 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 PARENTS TO SIGN-OUT WITH HER COACH (GRADE AND TEAM ASSIGNMENT COACH)
Athletes will only be released to their parents

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

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

10. 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/ . It is NOT permitted the day before a game (exceptions on indiv. basis only).

11. 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

12. TEAM SELECTION USUALLY 50-70 PARTICIPANTS PER GRADE LEVEL
A-TEAM = 10 PLAYERS (VBALL)
10 PLAYERS (BBALL)
B-TEAM = PLAYERS (VBALL)
10-12 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

13. 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

14. Game Day Snacks
Game day snacks are encouraged on an individual basis – you may deliver to the main office 8th 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 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 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/ 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. 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
MUST BE COMPLETED ON-LINE!!!!!!!

30. 2017 Basketball Start Date Monday, Nov. 13th:
7th = 3:35 – 5:15 PM and 8th = 6:30 – 8 AM
- Have name clearly marked on the back of t-shirt below shoulders………tape works great!
- All paperwork (including physical) must be turned in for school year to try-out: including on-line pre-participation form
- Practice/Game schedule: posted on web and hard copies available

31. TEXT MESSAGE ALERTS SIGN UP TODAY!!! REMIND 101
7TH = (733)
8th = (773)
Pick up sign-in tables

32. NCAA Eligibility: Plan Ahead
Class of 2016 and beyond requires a 180 point increase in SAT and 14 point increase in ACT
Learn the Facts. Know the Rules. Play in College:
FREERECRUITINGWEBINAR.ORG

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