1. WELCOME TO BRADLEY ATHLETICS
2018/2019

2. ATHLETICS WHY IT IS A GOOD CHOICE FOR YOUR SON
Builds character
Confidence
Team Player/sportsmanship
Discipline
Time management
Accountability
List of positive characteristics can go on…. All of these qualities are important in all aspects of life and not just in sports.

3. Churchill / MacArthur
We are designated as a school that feeds both Churchill and MacArthur High School.
Our goal is to prepare our athletes for athletic competition and ready them for high school sports.

4. While your students are at Bradley, they are all BEARS…FOR LIFE

5. Physical & Paperwork
Physical/medical history [Required for Churchill (boys) Strength/Conditioning Camp]
Participation form and UIL forms (RANK-ONE completed on line)
Valid for one year
Keep a copy for your records
Insurance purchase ($30.00 at school coverall pk-12)

6. NEISD Middle School Sports Physicals
CURRENTLY, PHYSICALS ARE ON YOUR OWN.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE MEDICAL HISTORY PORTION OF THE PHYSICAL FORM BEFORE YOU GO TO THE DR.
ALL PHYSICALS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE PRACTICE OR GAME

7. Player Experience
ALL SPORTS ARE “NO CUT” – EVERYONE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE. ATHLETES ARE PLACED ON TEAMS ACCORDING TO SKILL LEVEL. A, B, GO TEAMS
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED – THE FACT THAT YOU HAVE BEEN IN CAMPS AND CLUBS DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU A SPOT WHERE YOU WANT TO PLAY
ALL PLAYERS ARE EVALUATED IN THE SAME WAY.

8. PRACTICE TIMES Football practice is daily 7th grade BB
Go Team practices
Athletes will have enough time to eat before athletics and dress before 2nd period class.

9. Player Pickup/drop off before and after Practice and Games
Players must be dropped off for early morning practice and picked up from afternoon practice in the back parking lot located by the football field.
Please park in a parking place; busses from the away game must be able to safely unload players.

10. Athletic Period
The Athletic classes are designed to prepare our athletes for competition. They are physically and mentally challenging and require full commitment.
7th Grade – 1st Period
8th Grade – 8th Period

11. Off Season
Includes all those in the Athletic Class not participating in an in-season sport
Development of Power, Agility, Speed, and endurance
Skill development for up-coming sport
TEAMWORK, COMPETITION, AND SPORTSMANSHIP

12. Games begin at 4:30pm Third Games Possible
Schedules for the school year will be available later in June. Check webpages.

13. Transportation
Players are expected to ride the Team bus to and from away games.
Players are expected to stay through all games and support their peers.

14. Academic Eligibility
Players must maintain a 70 average in all classes. They will become academically ineligible to play in games if grades drop below a 70 during scheduled eligibility check. (check calendar)
They will still be required to practice.

15. Quitting can become a habit
Quitting / Removal
Quitting can become a habit
Players are expected to finish what they start –
extenuating circumstances must be communicated with your coach

16. Removal
Players who quit or are removed due to discipline or absences will have their schedule changed out of the athletic period.
This can result in their entire daily schedule being changed

17. Family Rules
We respect family rules
They require a dual commitment
Using sports participation as family discipline can lose its effectiveness quickly

18. Doctor’s Notes / Asthma
”Asthma action plan”
TWO INHALERS ARE A MUST
Injury/Soreness - there is a difference.
It is our goal to develop the athlete as a whole. Although injuries may be serious, we would like to see the athlete participate in some capacity. Being sedentary for any length of time will make it more difficult to return to play

19. Online Equipment Store (BOYS)
Required…
Shorts(2)(name)
Workout shirts(2)
Kelly Under shirt for game days.
Emroidery***
Optional…
Spirit Wear…
Bling shirts
Dress Polos
Sweats

20. High School Football Camp
All players are expected to attend
Prepares them for season
Relationship with coaches
Must have physical to participate

21. Brahma/Charger Football Camp
Critical teaching time for Bradley Football
4 days / 3.5 hrs each day
Churchill:
Mac:

22. SUMMER CAMPS Churchill Basketball MacArthur Basketball
Possible soccer and baseball camps.
For any additional information ask for camp flyer

23. Email Communication List
JOIN REMIND101 (FOR TH ONLY)
TEXT: to or
OR GO TO RMD.AT/4fb2a AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
CHECK OUR WEBPAGE FOR IMPORTANT DATES AND OTHER INFORMATION.

24. Welcome to Bradley Bear Athletics….
Have a great night