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Girls’ Basketball Parent MeetingTuesday, September 13, 2016
4:30
LMC
Welcome and Introductions
• 7th Grade: Coach Don Swearingen
• 645-6802
• don.swearingen@mcusd709.org
• 8th Grade: Coach Darren Hurst
• 232-9236
• darren.hurst@mcusd709.org
• Athletic Director: Chris Carter
• 284-5060
• chris.carter@mcusd709.org
Paperwork
• Athletic Handbook
• Driving directions booklet (available online)
• PowerSchool contact information (clipboards)
• Game schedule
• Concussion Information Sheet (return by Friday to office)
• Picture packets
Websites and App
• School Home Page
• mjhs.morton709.org/home
• Athletics Home Page
• il.8to18.com/mortonjhs
• facebook.com/MortonJuniorHighSchool/
• twitter.com/MJHSJrPotters
• School Info App
• App store, search: School Info App
• Select Illinois, Morton Junior High School
• Schedule sync
• http://ical.8to18.com/
Coaches’ Expectations
• Dress / Appearance
• Uniforms not worn home after game
• Practices
• JH and Jefferson; before and after school
• Games
• 8th come and watch & support 7th
• 7th stay and watch & support 8th
• Away games
• Sign out with coach
• If with another parent, must have note
• Miscellaneous
Parent communication
• Complete language in athletic handbook (p. 7-8)
• Expectations
• Players begin process
• Not before/after practices/games
• In person, phone, email
• Anonymous texts, letter, email unnecessary
Handbook highlights• Eligibility
• No pass no play…for the entire week (Mon.-Sun.)
• Grades check on Friday
• May attend games; not in uniform
• Activity Code
• Drugs/alcohol/tobacco/“look-alikes”
• Criminal offense; ordinance violation
• Gross misconduct/insubordination
• Attendance
• If sick, must attend half of day to participate
• Doesn’t apply: Dr.’s appoint., funeral, or LE
Equipment, Fees, & Misc.
• Uniform Care
• Wash in cold water; hang dry
• Activity Fee - $65 (District #709)
• Pay once, regardless of # of activities
• Season Passes
• Family - $30; Adult - $10; Student - $8
• Purchase in office or at game
• Team Pictures
• Thu., Sept. 22 at 3:15
Odds and ends…
• School store open during first game (and possibly others)
• Spaghetti Supper – Nov. 1
• Dinner: 4:00-7:00; Game time: normal 4:30
• Boys scrimmage following
• Need volunteers (Barbara Nolan & Katey Malson)
• Girls Night Out Clinic Performance
• Sat., Nov. 12 vs. Farmington
• Concessions
• 7th Gr. parents work 8th Gr. games, etc.
• Need “Concession Parent” to assist with organization
• Schedule pizza
• Communicate needs with Angela Neeley
• Perks: schedule, pass
gym seating arrangements
Parent expectations
• Sportsmanship
• Officials are often right…
• Coaches
• Players, always listen to your parents…
• Players
• 6 Words & “The Ride Home”
• Enthusiasm
• Cheer for us, not against refs/other team
• Video #1 (Alan Stein)
• Video #2 (Steve Kerr)
Closing
• 2 Goals:
• Basketball Skills:
• Individual Improvement / Growth
• Reaching potential as team
• Life Long Skills:
• Teamwork and Sportsmanship
• Working Hard (more than effort)
• Responsibility and Self-Discipline
• Coach-ability: “Un-coachable kids…”
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