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Game Monitor Training …for the kids!. MPI History. 36 th year, 1 st tournament was in Saginaw, Michigan Now in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas Late 80’s started in CPS Four Divisions, 5 games each. Club Time. Introductions. Coordinator/Director - Rachel Stambaugh Div I Coaches:
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MPI History • 36th year, 1st tournament was in Saginaw, Michigan • Now in Michigan, Indiana, and Texas • Late 80’s started in CPS • Four Divisions, 5 games each
Introductions • Coordinator/Director - Rachel Stambaugh • Div I Coaches: • Kindergarten:Abigail DeBack • 1st Grade: Heather Ferrell • Div II Coaches • 2nd Grade: Brandi Clark, Kelly Dye, Tina Barnard, Heather Stanton-Rudy • 3rd Grade: Karen Weever and Ron Carrero • Div III Coaches • 4th and 5th: Rachel Stambaugh and Lisa Hoyt
Tournament Preparation • Go to our website at http://csmpc.weebly.com/ • Register your student and yourself • Print VOS Training and Game Highlights • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE (for both you and your pentathlete)
What to Expect • Early Morning • Eat Well • Bring snacks & iThing
What to Expect • Pairing & Frustrations
What to Expect • Pre-Game • Introduce self, have players introduce each other • Complete scoring sheet and record sheet • Cover game highlights • Answer Questions
Game • NO ASSISTING • NO CORRECTING • (Yes, this is very hard as parents!) • Pay CLOSE Attention, your job is to be watching in case of a challenge • When in doubt, raise your hand • Video
Post-Game • Have pentathletes shake, “good game” • Have pentathletes verify score on scorecards, stars and record sheet • Pentathletes sign their own score card • Scorecards have been properly completed • Raise hand with score cards for GLs to pick-up • May have a few minutes to visit…
What to Pack • Directions and Receipt • Club T-Shirt • Camera • Umbrella • Seat Cushions • Swim Clothes • Snacks
Future • Banner • Div IV Games (6th & 7th Grade)
Break Into Groups • Take some time to meet with your coach and learn about the game you are monitoring