1. 2018 Bismarck High Boys Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Matt Binegar – Assistant Coach
Ari Rasidovic– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Shane Kuntz – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)
Kelly Quintus – Assistant Coach

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 6th)
Physical –
Blitz night August 1 – 5:30 – 8 pm – No appointment needed
Sanford Children’s North Clinic
Sanford South Clinic
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 the first day of practice (August 6th)
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Will have a second opening later in the season
Wednesday, August 8th - ImPact concussion test date
1 pm in Room 215 at BHS
Monday, August 6th- First Day of Tryouts
5 pm at Cottonwood
Monday, August 15th – Picture Day
Saturday, August 25th - Car Wash at Dan’s South
11 am – 4 pm – sign up for a shift

10. Important Dates
Saturday, August 18th– First Varsity game – Crossover in Jamestown
Thursday, September 13th – Senior Night vs Legacy
All Seniors dress Varsity
Thursday, September 22nd – Pink/Military Night vs Century
Saturday, October 6th – WDA Tournament in Mandan
October State Tournament in Grand Forks
Tuesday, October 16th – Team Banquet (Elks)

11. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (August 8th at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 1 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.

12. Tryouts August 6th – 5 pm at Cottonwood Tryout process
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 & prepare for heat
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
Becky Matthews
Vice President
Stacy Wachter
Secretary
Tara Haberlock
Treasurer
Deb Aberle

15. Questions, comments, concerns?