POPE BASKETBALL JR Greyhounds Basketball Association 2010 – 2011 Season

1. POPE BASKETBALL JR Greyhounds Basketball Association 2010 – 2011 Season Boys 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade

2. JR Greyhounds Basketball 6th Grade Head Coach - Bill Blythe 404-384-0983 bblytheb@aol.com 7th Grade Head Coach – Rick Elliott 770-843-1868 Rickd44@bellsouth.net 8th Grade Head Coach – Bill Blythe 404-384-0983 bblytheb@aol.com Boys Program Director – Bill Blythe

3. JR Greyhounds BasketballBOYS Program Staff2010 – 2011 President: Tom Childers Vice President: Row Hutchins Program Director: Bill Blythe Web Sites www.popeboysjrbasketball.com http://www.ccjbc.com Webmaster: Sara Childers

4. COACH ABNEY’S PHILOSOPHY OF COACHING The relationship with the players is the most important thing. We want to teach our student-athletes, through the game of basketball, how to live lives of great character. We want our players to be taught how to live right and to be able to see their coaches modeling that same behavior that is being taught. We will have high expectations for our players and will set high goals for them that can only be achieved through hard work and self-discipline. We want our players to have the greatest experience of their lives playing for Pope. In the end, we want Pope basketball players to say that: 1) they were pushed to work hard in achieving high goals and expectations; 2) they learned a lot about life and the game of basketball; and 3) they loved every single minute of it.

5. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS • General Info • # 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball • Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only • You are now part of, and represent, Pope Basketball • Good sportsmanship to your team, opponent, and referees. Don’t talk back to coaches or officials. • Physical Fitness - Work to improve your fitness • You must take responsibility for your actions • It is your responsibility to get to practice on time. Get a ride from another player if you need to. • Call your coach ahead of time about missing games • Keep track of you gear • School Rules • Grades – Very Important – Both now & in future • Manage your time – Plan ahead for projects and homework • Practice Rules • Practice on your own - Foul shots, dribbling, etc • 15 Minutes prior to practice time to stretch and warm up • Always wear practice jerseys & shorts • 100% Effort – Drills improve skills • Listen and Learn – Purpose & Instructions • Closed practices (players & coaches only) • 8th Grade – Weekend Varsity Home Games = Practice • Game Rules • Minimum of 30 minutes prior to game time • Arrive in Uniform and Warm Ups • Bring both uniforms to all games • Bring your own water / sports drink • There is not a minimum playing time requirement – Everyone does not have to play in a game • Home Games - Last Team picks up Gym • Uniform Info • Home – White/ Gray Away – Blue / Black • COLD WATER ONLY !!!!!!!! • DO NOT USE BLEACH !!!!!! • Lost Equip • $ 150.00 Per Uniform • $ 25.00 Gym Bag • $ 25.00 Shooting Shirt • T-Shirts – All Same Color – No Logos or Print • Shoes – White, Limited Dark Blue Trim • Socks – Regular White Gym Socks

6. PARENT EXPECTATIONS • General Info • # 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball • Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only • You are now part of, and represent, Pope Basketball • Good sportsmanship toward your team, coaches, opponent, and referees • Your players adopt your attitudes • Support the Coaches & Players • Review the Player Expectations with your athlete and help him live up to the expectations • *** 24 Hour Rule – Do not try to confront or complain to coach immediately after a game – give 24 hours / overnight to have an opportunity to decompress *** • Discipline – The By-laws provide the guidance concerning player and parent discipline issues

7. PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES • JR Program Support Opportunities • Team Parents / Liaisons - Advisory Board • 6th Grade Team Mom – open • 7th Grade Team Mom – Laurie Habla • 8th Grade Team Mom – Lynette Hansbrough • Concessions Coordinator - Suzanne & Jeff Rowland • Home Games – Concessions / Book / Clock / Stats/Clean Up (last game) • Holiday Classic Jr Program Fundraiser – Concessions / Book / Clock / Gate • Program Fundraising – “Free Throw Shootathon” next Saturday, 10/9 • Philips Arena – 8th grade • Awards Program • Varsity Support • Tip-Off Dinner – (Food & Clean Up) • Attend Home Games (Players are on pass list)

8. POPE BASKETBALL JR Greyhounds Basketball Association General Membership Meeting 10/03/09

9. JR Greyhounds Basketball Association 2010 – 2011 Elected Officers President: Tom Childers Vice President: Row Hutchins Treasurer: Scott Nix Secretary: Carol Porter Program Director: Bill Blythe

10. JR GREYHOUNDS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, INC General Membership Meeting 2010 – 2011 Proposed Budget

11. JR GREYHOUNDS BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, INC General Membership Meeting 2009 – 2010 • Resolutions • PROCESS: One Vote Per Member Family – A Member to make motion to accept each resolution and a different member to second. Then a vote by a show of hands • Resolution # 1 – Agreement to accept proposed budget • Parent Representative to Advisory Committee • Primary task is to present a slate of candidates for Corporate Officer’s to serve the next year for approval of the General Membership at the year-end meeting. • Each team to elect one parent to serve one year term

12. Jr. Greyhounds Basketball Association Advisory Committee 2010 - 11 • Rick Elliott – Chairman • Jerry Nix • Harry Fraley • Pat Abney • 8th grade rep Garrick DeBowles • 7th grade rep Paul Deveraux • 6th grade TBD • nominates slate for Board of Directors • makes suggestions to improve Association

13. Important Dates • Shootathon – next Saturday, 10/9 (see Web) • Pre-Season Tournaments • Wheeler 10/15-11/2 • Could be others • Holiday Tournament at Pope: Winter Break • Picture Day: 11/7 • Kickoff Dinner: 11/14 • Midnight Madness: 11/19 Game • Shadow Nights: • 6th Grade 11/23 • 7th Grade 12/3 • 8th Grade 12/10 • Philips Arena: 12/1 for 8th Grade • CCJBC Tournament at Cobb Civic Center: 1/24-2/13 • Varsity Games – schedule attached All dates and times will be on Website – web is official communication vehicle!