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2011 8 th Grade Track Parent Meeting. “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals” Brian Town-MS Athletic Director. Introduction of Coaches. 8 th Grade Boys Track --Brent Ksiazek-Head Coach --Rod Wiebers-Assistant Coach 8 th Grade Girls Track --Jodi Buchan-Head Coach
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2011 8th Grade Track Parent Meeting “Teaching Kids More Than Fundamentals” Brian Town-MS Athletic Director
Introduction of Coaches • 8th Grade Boys Track --Brent Ksiazek-Head Coach --Rod Wiebers-Assistant Coach 8th Grade Girls Track --Jodi Buchan-Head Coach --Carlie Fitzgerald-Assistant Coach --Kelly Scott-Assistant Coach
MS Philosophy • The middle school philosophy focuses on participation and skill development for our athletes. The goal of the coaches is to place your child in a position where they can experience the most success and contribute to the team.
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 child to work on communicating with adults and being an advocate for themselves.
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”
Sports Injury Assessment • Free Through Des Moines Orthopaedic Surgeons • Offered M-F from 7:00-8:15 a.m. • DMOS West Campus -6001 Westown Parkway
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)
School Directions/Schedules • See JMS website for directions to schools we will be competing against • Game 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
Weather • Cancellations will be on JMS and District websites 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 • Your child will call you
Parent Expectations • Be supportive of your son/daughter • Be supportive of the TEAM and your child’s role on that TEAM
Character Counts • JMS website- “Parent’s Guide to the Six Pillars” • Character activities you can do at home
Role of Parents • Before the season - understand why they participate • During a contest – be a positive role model • After a contest – give them time
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
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
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.
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.
Meets • Have 11 Boys and Girls meets on the schedule, but each athlete can participate in 7 per state rule • Allows coaches to enter kids in several events by taking a smaller group • Coaches will talk about this at individual meeting
Parent Help • Field Events-high jump, long jump, shot put, discus • Hurdles and Blocks • Exchange Zone Judge • 15 Parents Per Meet • Sign up with name and email address at individual meeting and list your preference
Individual Meetings:Topics Covered • Contacting the Coach • Attendance Policy-our job is to teach commitment and responsibility and we expect your child to follow through with this • Meet Schedules (see website) • Academic Expectations-Student First • Sign up for meet help
Practice Ending Times • Coaches will give this 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
If you have any questions please email me at btown@johnston.k12.ia.usor call me at 278-0476
Individual Meetings • 8th Girls parents back of auditorium • 8th Boys parents front of auditorium
Go Dragons!! Thanks for Coming