1. 2018 Bismarck High Girls Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Michelle McGeary– Varsity Assistant
Michael Frenzel – Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Michelle McGeary– Varsity Assistant
Logan Christensen– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Katie Berg – 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 girls soccer program – think about your actions
Actions when in public and the community
Social Media
Certain sacrifices are to be expected to be a part of this program
Playing time is earned in practices, not given
Will be discussed with player if needed, not parents

5. Program Expectations Bullying/Hazing Maintain good academic standing
Will not be tolerated
All part of the same program/family here, no need to make anyone feel like an outcast
Maintain good academic standing
Playing soccer for BHS is a privilege, not a right
Go to class, do your work – if you need help make sure you ask

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

7. Good Academic Standing
Classroom attendance is mandatory
I have access to check on attendance of every player
Must be passing at least 5 classes
Grade checks come out every 2 weeks (Monday)

8. Important information
Complete BEFORE first practice (March 26th)
Registered online
Physical
View concussion video & sign form (online) – parents and athlete
View anti-bullying video (athlete only)
Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (not to be confused with booster fee, unless family has met maximum)

9. Important Information
“Paperwork” that needs to be done
Medical release form
Concussion sheet
Code of Conduct
Activity Fee paid into the office at BHS
This is separate from the $50 booster fee
Check with office for special consideration of fees - $125 limit for an athlete for the year - $200 limit for the family for the year

10. Important Dates March 13th– Online store opens (closes March 19th)
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Tuesday, March 20th - ImPact concussion test date
4 pm in Room 215 at BHS
March 26th - First Day of Tryouts
5 pm at Cottonwood (fingers crossed)
If we can’t be outside, I will get word out ASAP about when/where tryouts will be conducted
Tuesday, April 3rd - Picture Day & Potluck
Practice at 3 pm at Cottonwood
Potluck at 6 BHS

11. Important Dates
April 7th– First Varsity/JV game – away vs St Sandford Complex
April 26th – First game vs Century
May 8th – Senior Night vs Community Bowl
All Seniors dress Varsity
May 22 & May 24 – WDA Tournament in Sanford Complex
May 31-June 2 - State Tournament in Bismarck
June 4 – End of year banquet – ALL players/parents are welcome

12. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (March 20th at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 4 pm)
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.

13. Tryouts March 26th– First Day of tryouts – 5 pm at Cottonwood
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
We will practice over Easter break, so please try to keep travel to a minimum
Be prepared when practice begins
If unable to attend a day of tryouts, player can contact Coach Foss via text, phone call or

14. Online Merchandise Store
Access code: girlskick2
Open tomorrow morning (March 13th) through March 19th

15. 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

16. Booster Club Co-Presidents Secretary Treasurer Shari Zeis Amy Remboldt
Dawn Henriksen
Treasurer
Lynn Burgard

17. Booster Club
Please make sure all contact information is correct so you stay in the loop
Consider helping out with various activities
Fundraisers, bonding opportunities, team meal nights, Senior Night, etc.
All fees, activities and communications are meant to help the girls enjoy their experience with BHS girls soccer even more

18. Questions, comments, concerns?