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Soccer Parent Meeting 2014. Contact Information. 7 th & 8 th Grade Coach- Whitney Anderson Email: whitney.anderson@midwayisd.org Phone: 254-761-5680 x 201 Website: http:// www.midwayisd.org Middle School Athletics Soccer Girls. Practice :
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Soccer Parent Meeting 2014
Contact Information 7th & 8th Grade Coach- Whitney Anderson Email: whitney.anderson@midwayisd.org Phone: 254-761-5680 x 201 Website: http://www.midwayisd.org Middle School Athletics Soccer Girls
Practice: • Practice will be after school until 5:00, except for Wednesdays, practice will be over at 4:30. Please make arrangements to have players picked up in a timely manner. • Each player will be expected to be at every practice. A missed practice will result in missing one half of the next game, two missed practices will result in not playing the next game. • Athletes must have work-out clothes, shin-guards, cleats & flats for every practice. • Athletes may NOT go home with anyone else other than their parent/legal guardian.
Games: • Each athlete will wear the assigned uniform for each game. • Athletes will need to purchase socks from an athletic store (Academy, Sports Authority, etc.). • 8th grade: RED socks • 7th grade: WHITE socks • Team members are expected to have uniforms& socks for every game. • Athletes must have UIL appropriate shin guards. • Team members are free to go home after school but must be at Rice Field 45 minutes before home games.
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION • YOUR DAUGHTER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING: • One jersey top • One pair of shorts • This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your daughter will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy.
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS • Pass all classes every six weeks • Be on time with all equipment • Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers • Be a good teammate • Focus and Hustle • Be coach-able • Follow all MISD policies • Call/email when she will not be at practice
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES • To make decisions that are best for the team/program • To be honest with you and your daughter • To hold your daughter to a very high standard • To help develop your daughter physically, mentally, and emotionally • To teach your daughter life lessons through athletics
PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT MIDWAY Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our athletes.
Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with the Coach • The coach’s interaction with your daughter • How the coach can help your daughter become a better athlete and student • Concerns about your daughter’s interactions with others
AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH • TEAM STRATEGY • OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR DAUGHTER • PLAYING TIME
For a Conference Call Coach Anderson to set up an appointment Conferences may include other coaches or administrators Please do not attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution
Parent Code of Conduct • Love and support your child and the team, win or lose • Be realistic about your child’s abilities • Be positive and encouraging at all times • DO NOT COME TO THE FENCE, FIELD, or COURT DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON • Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same • Realize that we are in this together!
Sport Specific Policies/Procedures • If a practice or game is cancelled, a message will be immediately posted on our website. The teams members will then be notified and allowed to contact a parent. • We will not have games or practices the day of a High School playoff game.