HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL LADY BRONCOS ATHLETICS 2019-2020
COACHING STAFF • Nichole Cruson (Coordinator) nichole.cruson@gcisd.net • Elise Dooley • Stephanie Maupin • Lindsay Rollins • Addison Walker • Amy Heilhecker (Tennis) • Kaley Brejcha (Soccer)
AGENDA Introduction • Goals • What we expect of our Athletes • • What you can expect of your Coaching Staff Frequently Asked Questions • Seasons Step by Step • Paperwork / Physicals • Policies • • Clothing Booster Club • Summer Camps • Open Gym •
GOALS OF LADY BRONCOS ATHLETICS • To develop overall as well as sport specific skills for the young ladies to move on and be successful at the next level • To build winning teams and programs • Most importantly, to develop strong character traits in self- discipline, responsibility, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, and citizenship to name just a few
WHAT WE EXPECT OF OUR ATHLETES • On time • Dressed Out, Hair Up, No Jewelry • Give 100% at all times • Represent our program on and off the court at all times positively • Be an upstanding member of the school and community
WHAT TO EXPECT OF YOUR COACHES 100% of our best effort day in and day out • We will push you to do your best and we will test your limits • We will make you stronger and improve your skills • We will prepare you to move on to the next level • We will be involved in your overall day, not just Athletics • • Academics • Behavior • Etc. Communication • • Don’t be afraid to ask
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. When do they begin Athletics? Athletics does not begin until the 7 th grade school year by UIL guidelines. Practices will begin the first or second day of school. There can not be an early start during the summer.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 2. Is it required? No. Students in 7 th grade are required to take a fitness course of some sort and may choose between Physical Education or Athletics. For 8 th grade students, it is strictly an elective course.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 3. What sports are there to participate in? Volleyball (girls only) Football Basketball Cross Country Track Tennis Soccer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 4. When are the different seasons? Football / Volleyball August – October Basketball / Cross Country November - February Track / Tennis February – April Soccer April - May
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 5. When are the tryouts? Tryouts for each sport happen at the very beginning of each season. For example, football and volleyball tryouts will begin the first week of school. Basketball tryouts will begin after the conclusion of the previous seasons. Cross Country and Track tryouts are ongoing weekly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 6. How many people make each team? This varies based upon each sport. Volleyball – 32-36 maximum Basketball - 27-30 maximum Cross Country – 7 “A” team, No limits for “B” Track – 3 people per event each meet Tennis – 10-15 maximum (combined grades) Soccer – 14-16 “A” team, Numbers vary for “B” team
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 7. What do they do if they are not in a certain sport? Students must participate in one of the sports that is in season at all times. If she does not make a travel team for volleyball or basketball, she will participate in cross country* and conditioning. We do not have an “Offseason”. (*Minimum practices are required to earn weekly grade)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 8. Are there before/after school practices? Yes. Students must be prepared to practice before or after school during each season. 7 th grade teams begin practice at 6:45 a.m. 8 th grade teams begin practice during the last period and may stay as late at 5:00 p.m. Cross country practices have options of before or after. Track field events are at 7:30 a.m. for 7 th grade/ until 4:30 for 8 th grade. Tennis/Soccer are all after school.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 9. What nights are the games? Schedules vary by sport and are determined by the Athletic Directors of the three school districts in which we compete. We will not have these schedules until sometime in May/ June. Please check the website after that time for more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 10. How many sports do they have to participate in? Every student must participate in one of the sports that are in season at all times. They must compete in order to receive credit for Athletics and be eligible to participate the following year. Volleyball and Cross Country are both non-cut sports – students will participate. All students complete a Track workout during the period for credit. (Participation in competitions may have additional minimum requirements).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 11. Can they just take one semester of Athletics? NO. Athletics is a two-semester course. Students may not drop out of Athletics at any time throughout the school year. Students not completing an “off-season” will not be allowed to tryout for sport the following year.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 12. What if they are in band/choir/dance/cheer? Other school related activities will not be affected by participation in Athletics and your role in Athletics will not be affected by them. As coaches, we work closely with the sponsors of these other groups in order to make sure students can participate in all activities that they would like to experience and to be able to benefit from each one.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 13. Do they run every day? YES. 7 th grade trains at 1.5 - 2 miles per day. 8 th grade trains at a minimum of 2 miles per day. (If you do not want to run, Athletics is not the right fit.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 14. Do they have to be a good athlete? No. They simply must be willing to participate and work hard every day. As middle school coaches, we are here to teach the athletes the skills and sports to prepare them for high school and future athletic endeavors. It is a learning and developing process. However, they must put forth their best effort daily and they will improve and not all students will be developed in every sport if they do not make a travel team (i.e. basketball, tennis)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 15. When do they get a physical? Every student in Athletics must have a physical on file before being allowed to participate in any practices or tryouts. They are good for the following school year only. The window for next school year begins April 1 st , 2019 and they are valid until July 31st, 2020. DO NOT get it before this date…we cannot accept it!
There is a specific physical form that must be signed by the physician and may be found on the HMS website under “Athletics” and “Forms.” These may be submitted before the end of this school year or you may bring them with you to Registration Day in August. DO NOT MAIL THEM over the summer. There may be a “Physicals Day” offered this Spring after school. We are in need of physicians willing to volunteer their time to assist in order for this to happen. Please contact Coach Cruson if you or anyone you know is available.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 16. Do I have to be in Athletics to play ___________? Only students who make a volleyball, football, or basketball travel team MUST be in the Athletic period to participate due to practice times. However, missing out on the Athletic period also means missing out on key conditioning and strength training to improve your abilities in other sports. This could lead to not making the travel squads in those.
THE YEAR IN ATHLETICS Step by Step
The year / seasons – step by step First day of school – Volleyball Tryouts Begin - 3-4 days of tryouts - There will be small cuts along the way - 1 st game is typically the second week of school, so we don’t have much time Anyone not trying out or who does not make the cut, will report to PDL Volleyball (Player Development League) immediately. They will be placed on teams, taught skills, and compete in an in-school tournament with a chance to go to a District Tournament.
The year / seasons – step by step August – November - Volleyball season - “PDL” will continue to improve volleyball skills 2-3 days per week AND they will begin an overall conditioning program 2-3 days a week to begin preparing for Cross Country season.
The year / seasons – step by step ~ November 1 st (approx.) - Basketball tryouts - Cross Country begins - Anyone who does not make basketball will automatically participate in Cross Country. There are no options. - You can do both sports!! - Cross country requires 4 practices per week (8 opportunities to choose from) with a minimum number over the whole season. - Everyone will have the opportunity to attend at least one cross country meet during the season.
The year / seasons – step by step January - Basketball Continues - Cross Country begins overall conditioning as the season has concluded. Preparation for track season will begin as well.
The year / seasons – step by step Mid- February - TRACK season begins - Athletes will be timed in all running events and placed into workout groups based on qualifying times - Running workouts are during the class period - Field events take place before and after school only (optional) - TENNIS season begins after school only
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