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Key expectations, program details, academic requirements, and important dates for Bismarck High School Boys Soccer. Get ready for a successful season!
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2019 Bismarck High Boys Soccer Player/Parent Meeting
Coaches • Andy Foss – Head Coach • Ben Houdek– Assistant Coach • Matt Binegar– Varsity Reserve (JV) Coach • Shane Kuntz – JV 2 Coach (JV Maroon)
Program expectations Attitude • Mental Toughness: Stay focused & finding the extra effort to succeed during the difficult times. • Confidence: This is found in yourself, not in the actions of others. • Program: You are playing for the school, teammates, and community; not just yourself. Character • Respect: BE RESPECTFUL ALWAYS. • Reliability: Be prepared and be on time. • Conduct: Sportsmanship at all times (dignity in winning and defeat).
Program Expectations Discipline • Fitness: Acknowledging that soccer success depends on being fit • Skills Development: Realize that being the best is always working on the basics • Nutrition: Eat and drink with your health and fitness in mind Performance • Academics: F grades are not an option • Practice: We train with intensity • Games: Always playing to achieve success in games and never giving up
Program Expectations • 2 things that you can control every day: • Attitude • Effort • Committed to the team and the program • Representing entire BHS Boys soccer program – think about your actions • Actions when in public and the community • Social Media • Bullying/Hazing • Will not be tolerated • Maintain good academic standing • Playing soccer for BHS is a privilege, not a right
Lettering • Play in at least 3 varsity matches • Maintain good academic standing throughout the season • No violations or suspensions for off the field actions
Good Academic Standing • Classroom attendance is mandatory • Must be passing at least 5 classes • Grade checks come out every 2 weeks (Monday) • I work in the school and can check anyone’s grades at any time
Important information • Complete before first practice (August 5th) • Physical –http://www.sanfordhealth.org/bismarck/sports-physicals • Blitz night Wednesday, July 31– 5:30 – 8 pm – No appointment needed • Sanford Children’s North Clinic • Sanford South Clinic • Sanford North Mandan Clinic • Pay activity fee of $50 to the office (different than the $60 booster fee)
Important Information • “Paperwork” that needs to be done • Medical release form • Concussion sheet • Code of Conduct • Register on BHS Athletics webpage
Important Dates • Online store opens today! (July 29th) • Get your gear ordered ASAP • Monday, August 5th- First Day of Tryouts • 5 pm at Cottonwood • Wednesday, August 7th - ImPact concussion test date • 2 pm in Library at BHS • Wednesday, August 14th – Picture Day • 5 pm at Cottonwood • Sunday, August 25th - Car Wash at Dan’s South • 10 am – 4 pm – sign up for a shift
Important Dates • Saturday, August 17th– First Varsity game – Crossover in Jamestown • Saturday, August 24th – Varsity & JV to Williston • Thursday, September 19th– Senior Night vs Mandan • All Seniors dress Varsity – parents encouraged to walk through with Senior players • Saturday, October 5th – WDA Tournament in Mandan • October 10-12 - State Tournament in Mandan • Tuesday, October 15th – Team Banquet (Elks) • Players and parents of all teams are encouraged to attend!
ImPACT Concussion testing • ImPACT concussion testing (August 6th at BHS - Library - 2 pm) • Any player new to BPS system – regardless of age • Any player that may have missed the testing the previous year • ALL freshman • ALL juniors • Any student-athlete new to the BPS district • Those students that missed testing the previous year (i.e. someone who plays 10th grade football but did not play 9th grade football or any other sport 9th grade year) • Those students who do not fit into one of the above categories but for some reason missed testing during the 2015-16 school year.
Tryouts • August 5th – 5 pm at Cottonwood • Tryout process • First 3 days will be used to evaluate players and decide teams • Once teams are decided, teams will begin practicing together. Players may be moved depending on ability and coach’s discretion • Players must complete a mandatory 9 practices prior to competing in first game • Be prepared when practice begins • Bring lots of water & prepare for heat • If unable to attend a day of tryouts, player can contact Coach Foss via text, phone call or email
Team Website/Communication • Website: • www.bhsdemonsoccer.net/boys • Schedules, rosters, team news, booster news, etc. can be found here • Find us on Facebook & Twitter: • https://www.facebook.com/bhsboyssoccer/ • @BHSDemonSoccer • These will be updated frequently. Fastest way to receive practice/game time changes • BHS Athletics website • Rschool scheduling system
Booster Club • President • Becky Matthews • Secretary • Tara Haberlock • Treasurer • Deb Aberle