ATHLETIC PARENT MEETING

2015

GVAC athletic conference

• We will be in the Guadalupe Valley Athletic Conference.

• The 11 schools will be: Alamo Heights JS, Boerne ISD (Boerne-South MS), Comal Schools (Canyon MS, Church Hill MS, Smithson Valley, MS, Spring Branch MS), Kerrville ISD (Peterson MS), New Braunfels ISD (New Braunfels MS, Oak Run MS), Schertz-Cibolo-Universay City ISD (Corbett MS, Dobie MS).

UIL SPORTS

• Volleyball• Football• Cross Country• Tennis• Basketball• Soccer• Track

AHJS COACHESBOYS’ COACHESMark Bond- Boys Coordinator

mbond@ahisd.netShane StevensJohn SheppardKenneth WogstadGreg McLainMatt PoarchChris GoetzelCasey FallisSteve McGrew

GIRLS’ COACHESMichelle Boyer- Girls Coordinator

mboyer@ahisd.netJaclyn JupeNolan HansenJackie MooreJoe HazelwoodMelissa SoulasNicole OsborneAHISD Athletic DirectorGene Phillips

AHJS COACHES OFFICE

• BOYS OFFICE NUMBER- 832-5804• GIRLS OFFICE NUMBER- 832-5805

ATHLETIC TRAINERS OFFICE INFORMATION• Please contact them for ALL injuries• Mike Post or Amanda Boyd• Office at AHHS in FB parking lot by HS weight room• Phone number: 210-832-5747• JS kids need to be referred by JS Coach before you go.

ATHLETIC INFORMATION

• Please sign up for the newsletter by sending an email to:– mbond@ahisd.net --- boys– mboyer@ahisd.net ----girls

The newsletter will include reminders for athletics, schedules, paperwork, request for volunteers, etc.

PAPERWORK NEEDED

To participate in UIL sports you will need the following:Physical from a Doctor on the correct UIL form– Due: June 5th, 2015

AHISD 24 hour code of leadership form.UIL acknowledgment of rulesUIL Concussion acknowledgement formUIL Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness formUIL Steroid Acknowledgement form

Eligibility

First 6 weeks will be a grade check.Report card every 9 weeks.Progress report every 3 weeks to regain

eligibility.What is passing? 70 or above in all classes.Waiver for advanced classes (GT or HS credit).

Can only use once a year for one class.

SPORTS SCHEDULES• FOOTBALL- August 24-Nov. 5th

• Volleyball- August 24- Oct. 15th

• Cross Country- August 24- Oct. 24th

• Basketball-– Boys BB- Jan.- Feb.– Girsl BB- Oct. - Dec.

• Tennis- Nov. – Jan.

• Soccer– Boys- Nov. – Dec.– Girls- Jan.- Feb.

• Track- March – April

• All schedules will be posted on AHJS Athletics web page, coaches web pages &sent out through newsletter emails.

TEAM LEVELS AND PHILOSOPHY

To develop individual and team skills to a competitive level in preparation for participation in high school sports. Individual skill level, attitude, attendance, team dynamics and coachability will determine playing time during games. • Football & Volleyball will have 3 teams for each

grade level.• A team- Blue, B team – Gold & C team- White

• Basketball- Will have two teams per grade level.• A team- Blue & B team- Gold

• Cross Country, Tennis, Soccer & Track will have one team per grade level.

What is Off- Season?

When you are not currently on a “team” you will do workouts during athletic period.

This group is titled “Off-season”.Workouts will include but are not limited to:

Weight liftingRunning or conditioning workoutsAgility trainingSpeed and power trainingCore strength trainingInstructions on injury prevention and stretchingPreparation for next season/sport

PARENT VOLUNTEERS

• EACH TEAM WILL NEED TEAM PARENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING:– PLAN ANY SPECIAL EVENTS. – ORGANIZE CONCESSION STAND WORKERS.– ORGANIZE AND PREPARE TEAM SNACKS FOR

GAME DAYS.If you are interested in volunteering please send an email to Coach Bond or Coach Michelle Boyer.

COMMUNICATION REQUEST

• When questions or concerns arise:– Encourage your child to speak with the coach directly.– Contact the appropriate coach as soon as possible

• Email is the best way during the school day.• Request a short meeting with the coach.• Please avoid before and after games to avoid interruption

with coaching duties and supervision.

• If you are not able to get a response or resolution please contact Coach Bond or Boyer next.

AHJS Picnic & Scrimmage Fund Raiser

Wednesday, Sept. 2nd .At AHJSFootball and Volleyball teams will scrimmage. Picnic after scrimmages. Donations: Please contact-

Angela Wagner or Nichole Gottsacker210-771-6163 210-823-7870

We need two 7th grade parents to help also.

$ for sports

• No charge for uniforms, maybe socks and t shirts depending on sport. Coaches will send information home after try outs are done.

• Snack $ goes to parent who is doing team snacks.

• Towel fee goes to coaches- $10 per kid for the year. Please make check to AHISD if you send with student.

FAQ1. What happens if my child does not make a team? They stay in off season during

that same class period. 2. When are practices? Different sports differ in practice times based on court/field

availability. It is best to contact the coach to get this information directly. 3. Are uniforms provided? Yes, once teams are chosen uniforms will be issued. 4. What is the procedure if my child is absent? Contact coach & get make up

assignment.

THANK YOU

Parents are a huge part of helping to make AHJS Athletics successful. We could not do it with out your support.

Your communication is very important so please continue to have positive communication with all the Coaching staff.