2011 8th Grade Boys’ Basketball Parent Meeting

“Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals”

Brian Town-MS Athletic Director

Introduction of Coaches

• 8th Grade Basketball

--Brandon Kleve-Head Coach

--Don Hunerdosse-Assistant

--Derek Flack-Assistant

MS Philosophy

• The middle school philosophy focuses on participation and skill development for our athletes. The goal of the coaches is to place your son or daughter in a position where they can experience the most success and contribute to the team.

ABCDEF Teams

• Not all schools have the numbers that we do

• Do schedule some extra DEF games

• Will work in some scrimmages this season

PHYSICALS

• Must have one before first day of practice

• Good for 13 months

• NO PHYSICAL = NO PARTICIPATION

• Forms on district website-click “forms” on left side, scroll down to “Health Forms” and go to “Athletic Physical”

Sports Injury Assessment

• Free Through Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons

• Offered M-F from 7:00-8:15 a.m.

• DMOS West Campus

-6001 Westown Parkway

Transportation

• If a child is riding home with their parent the parent MUST sign out with the Coach

• May NOT ride home with another parent unless returning to participate in another school event or activity and must have a parent note signed by administration

(District Policy)

School Directions/Schedules

• See JMS website for directions to schools we will be competing against

• Game/Meet Schedules-

--Go to http://www.cimlcentral.org

--Click on “Johnston” and locate your particular activity

--District home page has this link as well

as a “How To” parent guide

Weather

• Cancellations will be on JMS website as soon as a decision is made along with the make up date if known

• Decisions typically made after 1:00

• “CIML website” has email option where you are automatically notified of a cancellation

Parent Expectations

• Be supportive of your son

• Be supportive of the TEAM and your son’s role on that TEAM

• MS Officials

“The Future of Youth Athletics”

Parent/Coach Communication:3 Step Process

1) Player talks to Coach

2) Parent talks to Coach

3) Parent/Player/Coach/MS AD conference

----This is an excellent time for your son to work on communicating with adults and being an advocate for themselves.

Role of Parents

• Before the season - understand why they play

• During a contest – be a positive role model

• After a contest – give them time

Why Kids Play – BoysMichigan State University Study

• To have fun• To do something I am good at• To improve my skills• For the excitement of competition• To stay in shape• For the challenge of competition• To get exercise• To learn new skills• To be part of a team• To go to a higher level of competition

Admission to Events

• The Central Iowa Metropolitan League charges admission to all middle school athletic events. The league has adopted this policy and set the admission price at $3.00 for adults and high school students, $1.00 for students K-8, and $1.00 for seniors who are 55 years and older and have a pass from our athletic office.

• Some schools at certain times will not charge due to their facilities being under construction or not having an area that is conducive for selling tickets.

Admission to Events

• Please show respect towards our ticket takers and the opposing schools’ ticket takers as this is not a decision made by them, but the decision of the CIML and the middle school athletic directors. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy please contact me.

• Offset cost of officials

Individual Meeting:Topics Covered

• Contacting the Coach

• Attendance Policy-our job is to teach commitment and responsibility and we expect your son to follow through with this

• Responsible for replacing lost equipment

• Practice/Game Schedules

• Academic Expectations-Student First

Parent Workers

• Scoreboard and Scorebook

• Coaches will go over this

• If you work then you do not have to pay admission for that game

Practice Ending Times

• Coaches will give this to you at the individual meeting

• Please pick your child up at this time each day and be respectful of the coaches and their responsibilities outside of coaching

•20 Minute Rule

If you have any questions please email me at

btown@johnston.k12.ia.usor call me at 278-0476

Go Dragons!!

Thanks for Coming