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2010 Fall Parent Meeting

2010 Fall Parent Meeting. “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals” Brian Town-MS Athletic Director. Introduction of Coaches. 8 th Grade Cross Country --Carlie Fitzgerald-Head Coach --Chris Harken-Assistant --Brent Achenback-Assistant 8 th Grade Volleyball --Vickie Borich-Head Coach

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2010 Fall Parent Meeting

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  1. 2010 Fall Parent Meeting “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals” Brian Town-MS Athletic Director

  2. Introduction of Coaches • 8th Grade Cross Country --Carlie Fitzgerald-Head Coach --Chris Harken-Assistant --Brent Achenback-Assistant • 8th Grade Volleyball --Vickie Borich-Head Coach --Dan Borich-Assistant

  3. Introduction of Coaches • 8th Grade Football --Dennis Stevenson-Head Coach --Jon Williams-Assistant Coach --Joe Huebbe-Assistant Coach --Isaac Rodenberg-Assistant Coach --Michael Barta-Assistant Coach

  4. 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.

  5. 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”

  6. 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)

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. Parent Expectations • Be supportive of your son or daughter • Be supportive of the TEAM and your son or daughter’s role on that TEAM • MS Officials

  10. “The Future of Youth Athletics”

  11. Parent/Coach Communication:3 Step Process • Player talks to Coach • Parent talks to Coach • Parent/Player/Coach/MS AD conference ----This is an excellent time for your son or daughter to work on communicating with adults and being an advocate for themselves.

  12. Role of Parents • Before the season - understand why they play • During a contest – be a positive role model • After a contest – give them time

  13. 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

  14. Why Kids Play – GirlsMichigan State University Study • To have fun • To stay in shape • To get exercise • To improve my skill • To do something I am good at • To learn new skills • For the excitement of competition • To play as part of a team • To make new friends • For the challenge of competition

  15. 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. • 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.

  16. 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

  17. Individual Meetings:Topics Covered • Contacting the Coach • Attendance Policy-our job is to teach commitment and responsibility and we expect your son or daughter to follow through with this • Responsible for replacing lost equipment • Practice/Game Schedules • Academic Expectations-Student First

  18. Cross Country • Parent help is ESSENTIAL for our home meet. • Please sign up with Coach Fitzgerald and give her your name and email so we can organize our help. • Coach Fitzgerald will go over this • Meet in auditorium (by stage)

  19. Football • Concession stand help-assigned dates and times-You will NOT miss your son play • Letter will be sent home with your son • If your son is an “A” player you will work during the “B” game and vice versa • No heavy and lightweight this year • Chain Gang-Parent help this year • Sign up with your name AND email after your individual meeting • Meet in the main gym

  20. Volleyball • Scoreboard and Scorebook • Sign up with your name AND email after your individual meeting. • Meet in the back of the auditorium

  21. Practice Ending Times • Coaches will give these 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

  22. If you have any questions please email Brian Town at btown@johnston.k12.ia.usor call him at 278-0476

  23. Go Dragons!! Thanks for Coming

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