1. 2019 Bismarck High Boys Soccer
Player/Parent Meeting

2. Coaches Andy Foss – Head Coach Ben Houdek– Assistant Coach
Matt Binegar– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach
Shane Kuntz – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)

3. Program expectations Attitude Character
Mental Toughness: Stay focused & finding the extra effort to succeed during the difficult times.
Confidence: This is found in yourself, not in the actions of others.
Program: You are playing for the school, teammates, and community; not just yourself. 
Character
Respect: BE RESPECTFUL ALWAYS.
Reliability: Be prepared and be on time.
Conduct: Sportsmanship at all times (dignity in winning and defeat).

4. Program Expectations Performance Discipline
Fitness: Acknowledging that soccer success depends on being fit
Skills Development: Realize that being the best is always working on the basics
Nutrition: Eat and drink with your health and fitness in mind 
Performance
Academics: F grades are not an option
Practice: We train with intensity
Games: Always playing to achieve success in games and never giving up

5. 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

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
Must be passing at least 5 classes
Grade checks come out every 2 weeks (Monday)
I work in the school and can check anyone’s grades at any time

8. Important information
Complete before first practice (August 5th)
Physical – physicals
Blitz night Wednesday, July 31– 5:30 – 8 pm – No appointment needed
Sanford Children’s North Clinic
Sanford South Clinic
Sanford North Mandan Clinic
Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (different than the $60 booster fee)

9. Important Information
“Paperwork” that needs to be done
Medical release form
Concussion sheet
Code of Conduct
Register on BHS Athletics webpage

10. Important Dates Online store opens today! (July 29th)
Get your gear ordered ASAP
Monday, August 5th- First Day of Tryouts
5 pm at Cottonwood
Wednesday, August 7th - ImPact concussion test date
2 pm in Library at BHS
Wednesday, August 14th – Picture Day
Sunday, August 25th - Car Wash at Dan’s South
10 am – 4 pm – sign up for a shift

11. Important Dates
Saturday, August 17th– First Varsity game – Crossover in Jamestown
Saturday, August 24th – Varsity & JV to Williston
Thursday, September 19th– Senior Night vs Mandan
All Seniors dress Varsity – parents encouraged to walk through with Senior players
Saturday, October 5th – WDA Tournament in Mandan
October State Tournament in Mandan
Tuesday, October 15th – Team Banquet (Elks)
Players and parents of all teams are encouraged to attend!

12. ImPACT Concussion testing
ImPACT concussion testing (August 6th at BHS - Library - 2 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 August 5th – 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

14. 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

15. Booster Club President Becky Matthews Secretary Tara Haberlock
Treasurer
Deb Aberle

16. Questions, comments, concerns?