VolleyballParent Meeting

2013-2014Thursday, September 5th

5:30 pm, Middle School Library

Contact Information Head Coach: Mandy Norman- mandy.norman@midwayisd.orgCoaches:Tori Schoenfeld- tori.schoenfeld@midwayisd.orgKristin Lazaroff- kristin.lazaroff@midwayisd.orgWhitney Anderson- whitney.anderson@midwayisd.org

Volleyball Website:http://www.midwayisd.org//Domain/1084

School Phone:254-761-5680

Important Dates:• Picture Day

Thursday, October 3rd during athletics

• Stephenville B Team Tournament

Saturday, September 28th

• Stephenville A Team Tournament

Saturday, October 5th

• Middle School night at the High School Volleyball Game

Tuesday, October 8th

• Game Order Change

Belton MS 10-10-13 & South Belton MS 10-17-13

We will play both 7th grade teams at the same time &

both 8th grade teams at the same time.

7B, 7A- Simultaneously in different gyms

8B, 8A- Simultaneously in different gyms

• Game Date Change

FROM Wednesday 11-6 TO Monday 11-4

In Season Practice Schedule

7th Grade:7:00 am- 7:45 am & during 4th period athletics

8th Grade:3:30 pm- 5:00 pm & during 7th period athletics

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

YOUR DAUGHTER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A JERSEY BEFORE EACH GAME, THEY HAVE TO PROVIDE THEIR OWN SPANDEX, KNEE PADS & APPROPRIATE TENNIS

SHOES

This equipment is property of MISD and must be returned. Your son will be required to replace any lost or damaged equipment per MISD policy

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED

Equipment to Purchase

Your daughter will need to purchase athletic clothes. They are $20 for the set, or can be purchased individually ($10 for shirt, $10 for

shorts).

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS1. Pass all classes every six weeks2. Be on time with all equipment3. Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and

teachers4. Follow all MISD policies5. Call us when your daughter will not be here

1. To make decisions that are best for the team/program

2. To be honest with you and your daughter

3. To discipline your daughter and hold her to a very high standard

4. To help develop your daughter physically, mentally, and emotionally

5. To teach your daughter life lessons through athletics

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES

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

1.The coach’s interaction with your daughter

2.How the coach can help your daughter become a better athlete and student

3.Concerns about your daughter’s interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH

1.TEAM STRATEGY

2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR DAUGHTER

3.PLAY CALLING

4.PLAYING TIME

For a Conference

Call Coach Norman 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 Conduct1. Love and support your child and the team, win or lose

2. Be realistic about your child’s abilities

3. Be positive and encouraging at all times

4. Do not come to the fence, field, or court to during a game to talk to your DAUGHTER

5. Respect the coach’s decisions and encourage others to do the same

6. Realize that we are in this together!

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures

Remember no food is to be dropped off at the front office! We will let students know the drop off times at least a day in advance. Food needs to be dropped off in the teacher parking lot (off Regal)

Parents taking athletes home from away contests: You MUST sign your child out. There will be consequences if your child forgets to do this. Your child, under NO circumstances, cannot leave with someone other than you.