1. Coppell MS East Athletics 2019 Informational Meeting
AUGUST 10th, 2019

2. Contact Information
Athletic Coordinator – Ryan Melson
(214) ext. 6472

3. East Boys Coaching Staff
Ryan Melson– Athletic Coordinator, Head Football (QB/S), Head XC, Head Track
Andrew Wagner – Football (WR/ILB), Head 7th Basketball, Track (PV)
Brian Barowsky– Football (RB/OLB) , 7th grade Basketball, Track (Discus), Boys Soccer Coach
Michael Presley– Football (TE/CB), 8th Basketball, Track (Shot put)
Kristopher Stewart– Football (OL/DL), Head 8th Basketball, Track (PV)
Anthony Smith – Tennis Coach Boys/Girls

4. CMS East Bronco Club President
Gale Short

5. CMS East Bronco Club Board
Position
Name
President
Gale Short
Vice President
Stephanie Waddill
Treasurer
Leslee Nelson
Game Day Meals
Ellen Orr (8th) - 8th Boys
Open -7th Girls
Open - 8th Girls
Open - 7th Boys
Spirit Wear
Maria Roberts
Boys Concessions
Melia Mitchell
Jennifer Cusano
Jennifer Polk
Girls Concessions
Tonya Carrell
Allison Spiller
Jan Klingenberg
Webstore/Data Coordinator
Maureen Pranske
Communications Coordinator
Susan Zeff
Banquet Coordinator
Andi Pafford
Erika Slater
Photography Coordinator
Holly Broussard

7. BRONCO CLUB SPIRIT WEAR
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9. After school Practices – 1 practice a week and a challenge weekly.
Tennis – 7th and 8th Grade
Coach Smith USPTR Certified Tennis Professional Rating – Junior Development
7th Grade Tennis-
Athletic Period is during 8th grade athletics had to try-out at end of last year – (Advanced and high level intermediate) (Specializing athlete)
After school Practices – 1 practice a week and a challenge weekly.

10. Tennis – 7th and 8th Grade 7th Grade Tennis-
Tennis is a fall and spring sport… it is pretty much all year around. For those in tennis period during season we will have practices Monday – Wednesday from 7th Period – 4:30pm.
Tennis athletes that are doing tennis as another sport would have 1 mandatory practice and 1 challenge match a week. Practice is from 4:30pm-5:30pm on the designated day. Schedule will come out at the beginning of school year and will be ed to parents as well as posted on Schoology course.

11. 7th Grade Tennis- (2 Season)
Tennis – 7th and 8th Grade
7th Grade Tennis- (2 Season)
Tennis matches are generally on Fridays in the Fall and we start the third week of September. Fall generally ends the second week of November with Tricity.
Tennis matches in the spring are generally on Monday’s and Spring begins the second week of February and ends the first week of May.

12. 7th Grade Tennis- (2 Seasons)
Tennis – 7th and 8th Grade
7th Grade Tennis- (2 Seasons)
Fall Tennis is generally a no court sport… I teach the fundamentals and work with the athletes schedule… they will have to play matches for challenge ladder and competitive spots on the team.
Tennis is a 7th and 8th grade sport… 7th and 8th graders will play for the same positions on the team and will compete for top spots on team. 7th graders generally play doubles if they are not in the top 6.
Top 6 boys and girls are guaranteed a singles match in dual matches and a doubles match. Generally Top 16 boys and top 12 girls are guaranteed a doubles match depending on the roster of the opposing dual team

13. 7th Grade Tennis- (2 Seasons)
Tennis – 7th and 8th Grade
7th Grade Tennis- (2 Seasons)
I’m looking forward to another great year with your athletes. My is if you have any other questions feel free to me.

14. Twitter
for pictures and updates of athletics at East

15. Goals of East Boys Athletics
Why do we do what we do?
Develop young men to grow in character and integrity
Instill work ethic that leads to long-term success in life
Accountability and responsibility to team, family & community
We not Me

16. Physical Forms and Such
CISD Trainers:
Yvette Carson
Brandon Barnes
Requirements:
Cannot participate without PHYSICAL.
Cannot play without all online forms.

17. Physical Forms and Such
There are a total of 8 electronic forms that must be filled out to participate.

18. Physical/Rank One
rePhysForm17-18.pdf (Printable Physical Form)
Please note per UIL rules an athlete is not allowed to practice or play in games until a physical is turned in and all forms are filled out.

19. Dress Code
Order athletic uniform from the front office fo $15, cash or check
Lost uniform/alternative options
Uniform expectations
Old P.E. uniforms
No jewelry

20. High School Trainers Athletes will be seen on the CHS campus
Monday - Thursday. No Fridays
Available hours:
7:30-8:10 AM
3:30-4:30 PM
Or by appointment made through me

21. Medical Excuse Notes Limit the number of notes from home
Bruises and soreness are a part of athletics
In the event of an actual injury, please see trainers.
Non-participation without a doctor’s/trainer’s note
After 3 days will affect athlete’s grade

22. Sports and Dates Football – 8/14/19 – 11/5/19
Cross Country – 11/6/19 – 12/13/19
Basketball – 11/11/19 – 2/13/20
Track and Field – 2/27/20 – 4/2/20
Soccer- TBA
Tennis- 2/11/19-4/23/19
Offseason – all year!
All schedules are updated and available on

23. Updates
This year will have an increased focus on safety district-wide
Arriving/leaving practice policy
Athletes attending high school games
Open practice, attendance must be known the day prior for AM practice or must go to front office

24. 7th Grade Football Practice
7th Grade – Doors will open at 6:30 am. 15-minutes is plenty of time to get ready for practice. Practice will start at 6:45 AM
Practice will last until 8:35 AM – 1st period ends at 9:00 AM. 25 minutes is plenty of time to shower and change to get ready for 2nd period.
It is VERY important to eat a light breakfast before 7th grade football practice!!!
You will get a weekly from me on Sundays with the exact practice schedule each week. Please make sure to check the s for exact practice times for the week.
Please join our football team Remind for quick updates and change of schedules: remind.com/join/h64h2e

25. 8th Grade Football Practice
8th grade football practices will last until 4:45 every day.
It will be hot, hydration begins the day prior to a practice.
Water. Gatorade. Water. Gatorade.
Please have them bring a water bottle to school to drink/refill throughout the school day
You will get a weekly from me on Sundays with the exact practice schedule each week
Please join our football team Remind for quick updates and change of schedules: remind.com/join/2019east8

26. Football Game Nights Football players remain after school for games
Game order is B,A. 5pm start for B, approx. 6pm start for A
All athletes are expected to ride the team bus TO and FROM all away games. This is a great time to continue our team chemistry efforts.
When our 8th graders play North and West, those games will be held at the high school.
Unless it is a medical emergency, all players are expected to be at practice the day following a game for film review and conditioning. Bumps, bruises, and soreness are not excuses for not coming to practice

27. Football Equipment
We provide 95% of the equipment your athlete needs for football.
8th & 7th Grade will use integrated pants so they will only need a pair of cleats
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October)
Your athlete may use personal equipment as long as it matches the other players
If you choose to provide your athlete with his own helmet, it must be approved by me and you will need to fill out and sign a helmet waiver.

28. Mouthpieces
Bailey Orthodontics offers free high quality mouthguards to all CMSE football players
They are giving free fittings and mouth pieces today, August 10th from from 10am -1 PM.
Their address is 495 S Denton Tap Rd, Coppell, 75019

29. Cross Country Practice is during offseason periods.
7th Grade is 1.5 miles and 8th Grade is 2 miles
There is no limit to amount of kids who can run.
Types of run
PPM-Pace Per Mile- Trying to maximize effort and keep the same pace every 400/800 split
LR-Long Run- untimed run, no walking
CT-Critical Threshold- Recovery day, add 45 seconds per mile
Athletes can run XC and play Basketball and we love when they do both
District Meet –Wednesday, 12/13 (Bob Jones Park)

30. Basketball Dates
Major change to the basketball schedule - all games will be played Thursdays, both grades at the same night

31. Basketball Dates Basketball – Tryouts – 7th grade – 11/7/19 - 11/12/19
Scrimmage (3-team) – Thursday, Nov. East for both grades
Order of Games
8th Grade: 12/5-1/9 (BAC), 1/16-2/10 (CBA)
7th Grade: 12/5-1/9 (CBA), 1/16-2/10 (BAC)
First Game
7th & 8th- Monday, Dec 12rd West)
District Tournament (A Team only) – Tues, Wed February 12th & 13th

32. Track
Tryouts – 2/12-2/21
All athletes participate in track workouts during the period
Field events practice is done after school for both grades
There are 3 participants per race and field events. An athlete can do up to 5 events at each track meet
1st Meet – Tuesday, 2/20 Practice Meet w/ North & West
*Subject to change
7th Grade District Meet – Tuesday, 3/31 (Dawson)
8th Grade District Meet – Thursday, 4/2 (Coppell HS)

33. Track Events Running Events 100M Dash 200M Dash 400M Run 800M Run
4X100M Relay
4X200M Relay
4X400 Relay
110 Hurdles
300 Hurdles
Field Events
Pole Vault
Discus
Shot Put
Long Jump
Triple Jump
High Jump

34. Athletic Development (Off Season)
Increasing overall athleticism
Establishing essential weight room movements
Technique over max weight
Improving agility, mobility & core strength

35. Laundry
The coaching staff will be doing the athletes’ laundry this year
This protocol is to prevent athletes from losing their gear, mistakenly or intentionally taking someone else’s clothing, and from leaving it at home.
Away Games – uniform & laundry has to be returned the night of the game
Bring a spare change of close if a parent needs to take a child from a game
PRIOR to the game day that you will be checking out an athlete

36. Coach Expectations
Our goal is to develop men of character and integrity.
We want to develop kids who are more than simply good middle school athletes. Our desire is to develop young men who will be successful in life.
We hope to be positive examples of hard work and hope to instill characteristics that help them succeed in life beyond sports
We will make mistakes as coaches, but we love your kids and desire to see grow
We will push them grow as athletes and humans which will be challenging at times
We will hold them accountable for their actions beyond athletics (i.e. grades and behavior in the classroom

37. Parent Expectations
While winning is important to all of us, in middle school sports, it is not THE most important thing.
The goal of our Middle School Program is to emphasize Learning, Teamwork, and to Foster a Lifetime Love for the Game, and for personal health and fitness.
What We Should Say When Our Kids Perform
Based on psychological research, the three healthiest statements moms and dads can make as they perform are:
Before the Competition:                                 After the competition:
Have fun.                                                    1. Did you have fun?
Play hard.                                                    2. I’m proud of you.
I love you.                                                    3. I love you.

38. Parent Expectations
One of the most damaging things a parent or guardian can do is to undermine the work that their child’s coach is doing while in front of their child.
If you have concerns about what we are trying to do, do not hesitate to contact me and we can discuss what needs to be discussed in a mature and respectful manner.
Children are pleasers and they want to please their coaches, and they want to especially please their parents. Sending mixed messages to a young teenage athlete can lead to many undesirable conclusions.
Support your children 100%, and support their coaches. We all have their best interests in mind. ESPECIALLY AT EAST!!! We are all a family here working together. Athletics is just another part of that family tree.

39. Parent Expectations
One of the best ways you can show support to your child is to be there for them.
Come to their games.
Cheer THEM on and do not settle for degrading the other team or referees.
Encourage them to give max effort and have the best attitude at all times.
Never compare them to another athlete.
Instead, encourage them to do the best THEY can do.
Volunteer when possible to be involved with their interests
Please pick up your child from practices and games as quickly as possible.

40. Coaching Staff at East
Coaches are educators who make decisions based on what they believe to be the best for all student-athletes and the educational goals of Coppell ISD. Certain concerns are appropriate to discuss with your child’s coach. Other areas, such as those listed below, must be left to the discretion of the coach.
Playing time
Team strategy
Play calling
Other student-athletes
There are situations that may require a conference between coach and player, or coach and parent. These conferences are encouraged. It is important that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position. When a conference is necessary, the procedure outlined on the following page should be useful in resolving concerns.

41. Parents – Coach Interactions
IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH PLEASE FOLLOW THE PROCEDURE BELOW
Call or the Coach with whom you wish to speak.
Request a time to meet with the coach.
Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for the parent, athlete and the coach. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolutions.
THE NEXT STEP in order of action - What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach does not prove a satisfactory resolution?
Call the Campus Athletic Coordinator to discuss the situation (Ryan Melson).
Call the Principal for guidance regarding the next step (Steve Glover).
Call the District Athletic Director or Assistant Athletic Director (Kit Pehl/Nicole Jund)

42. Basic Season Policies for All Sports
Practices –
Attendance at ALL PRACTICES is required to participate in that week’s game.
Students that are late to practice, or have to leave early unexcused will have some exercises to make up before they can play in the next game
Missing a practice with an excused absence may result in loss of playing time that week due to missing learning and not being as prepared NOT as a punishment.
Missing a practice with no excuse will result in loss of playing time or loss of events in track
This includes detentions, KEBs and FNLs. It is expectation our student-athletes be model students who represent our school.
PLEASE MAKE ANY AND ALL APPOINTMENTS SO THAT THEY DO NOT CONFLICT WITH PRACTICE OR GAME TIME. We understand this is not always avoidable so please communicate with us in advance and let us know.

43. Conclusion
We are looking forward to another great year here at CMS East.
More than anything, please know that no decision is made until we have all decided that it is best for your children.
Will it be difficult? Sometimes, yes. Athletics here in Coppell is very competitive and expectations have never been higher.
While physical and mental toughness and strength will be stressed, understand that we love all of our athletes, and all of our students here and that every effort is made to insure that they have a wonderful experience in athletics in Middle School.