1. 2019 Bismarck High Girls Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Michelle McGeary – Varsity Assistant
Madisyn Waltman – Varsity Assistant & Goalkeeper Coach
Michelle McGeary – Varsity Assistant
Katie Berg – Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Matt Binegar/Nash Binegar – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)

3. 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

4. Program expectations Awareness Caring
Aware you are part of a team/program (something bigger than yourself)
Aware that you are responsible to yourself but also to your teammates
Caring
Don’t be indifferent/nonchalant/too cool to be a part of something
Care about the well-being of the team
Care about the success of the program
Have a purpose for wearing the jersey
Care about being a Demon (Demon Pride)

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
No one person is bigger/better than the other. We are all Demons and should all have the same purpose for taking the field
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 25th)
Registered online
Physical
Pay activity fee of $50 to the office

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
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 18th – Online store opens (closes March 25th)
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Thursday, March 21st - ImPact concussion test date
3:45 pm in Room 215 at BHS
March 25th - First Day of Tryouts
5 pm at TBD (We have reserved indoor space at Sanford Power Complex – but I am hoping we can get on some turf outside)
Tuesday, April 2rd - Picture Day & Potluck
Practice at 5 pm at Cottonwood
Potluck at 7 BHS

11. Important Dates
April 5th– First JV game –vs Community Bowl
April 9th – First Varsity/ JV doubleheader vs Legacy
May 7th – Senior Night vs Community Bowl
All Seniors dress Varsity
May 21 & May 23 – WDA Tournament in Mandan
May 30-June 1 - State Tournament in Jamestown
June 3 – End of year banquet – ALL players/parents are encouraged to attend

12. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (March 21st at BHS Rm 215 – Computer Lab next to Library - 3:45 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 25th– First Day of tryouts – 5 pm at Cottonwood (doubtful-will let you know ASAP about location)
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 (if needed): soccerball

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?