MMS FootballParent Meeting

2013

Contact Information

1. Firstname.Lastname@midwayisd.org

2. Calvin Madewell, Mark Villarreal, Jesse Lopez, Brian Bruce, Ben Holder, Adam Young and, Blake Springer

3. 254-761-56804. (Middle School>Athletics>Football)

Important Dates

Open Practice (Game Situation)

7th Grade 5:00pm / 8th Grade 6:30

First Game

Mon. Sept. 16 7th 5:00, 6:30

Tue. Sept 17 8th 5:00, 6:30

In-season Practice7th Graders will have early practice on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Drop off is at 6:30am and on field at 7am

8th Graders will have late practice on Wednesday and Thursday. Pickup time is 5:00 to 5:15pm

EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

YOUR SON WILL BE PROVIDED WITH THE FOLLOWING:Locker and Lock. They will receive a helmet, shoulder pads, pants, leg pants, practice and game jerseys.

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

. They will need to purchase Blues (shorts-$10) and Greys (t-shirt-$10)-They also need to provide cleats and running shoes

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS

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

teachers4. Be a good teammate 5. Focus and Hustle6. Be coach-able7. Follow all MISD policies (physicals, Concussion

form, travel cards)8. CALL US WHEN HE WILL NOT BE HERE

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

2. To be honest with you and your son

3. To discipline your son and hold him to a very high standard

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

5. To teach your son/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 son

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

3.Concerns about your son interactions with others

AREAS LEFT TO THE DISCRETION OF THE COACH

1.TEAM STRATEGY

2.OTHER ATHLETES OR OTHER SITUATIONS NOT INVOLVING YOUR SON

3.PLAY CALLING

4.PLAYING TIME

For a Conference

Call Coach Calvin Madewell 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 DURING A GAME TO TALK TO YOUR SON

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

-We will Field a Red and Blue team for both 7th and 8th Grade.

-Both Red and Blue will be divided equally and field an ‘A’ and ‘B’ team.

-We want to give every athlete an opportunity to play.

Sport Specific Policies/Procedures

-Athletes are only allowed to travel home after away games with their legal Guardians. You must sign them out with a Coach.

-Food may be brought to athletes after school. On home games they will be brought to Rice Field parking lot at 3:40. On Road games they will be brought out 15 minutes before departure time for food pickup.

-Attendance to practice if very important. If a player has one absence from practice he will not start. If a player has two absences in a week he will not be allowed to play that week. (Leaving early is considered an absence)

-Any injuries need to go through the trainer, Coach Bauer.

MISC.-Home Game Prices are $2 for adults and $1 for students.-Away Game Prices are $3 for adults and $2 for students.-Please remain on Midway home side for all Games.-Please remain outside of the fence. Do not get on track.-MMS Football Players will be given passes to attendAny 7th gr., 8th gr. Freshman, or JV football Game.-Passes will not be good for Varsity FB Games.

Random Selection

• Students are selected by the drug testing company via computer program

• Student selected one month are still eligible for selection the next testing date.

• Just as likely to be tested every time as to never being selected.

Testing Area

• The testing areas will be segregated by gender.

• The testing areas will out of the mainstream area of the school

Students report to a testing area

• Student ID• Check and sign form• Specimen jar must be filled to temperature

line• Specimen is placed into custody of the

testing company with associated form.

What if I can’t “go”?

• Students are provided water to drink, walk about, etc.

• Students remain in the testing area under supervision.

• Policy provides for up to 2 hour window.

• Any absence from class is excused as school business.

Positive Results• Testing company contacts

school coordinator with the names of students with positive results.

• All presumptive positive results undergo a 2nd process called GCMS (gas chromatography mass spectrometry) which quantifies and confirms the original screening test.

• School testing coordinator then contacts the parent after GCMS confirmation.

Positive Results con’t.• Some positive tests are a

result of medication; parents will be asked if there is a legitimate, medical reason for the result.

• If there is a medication question, then the results are sent to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) who will then contact the parent for additional information.

Positive Results con’t.

• If the MRO finds that the positive test result is due to properly administered medication, then the result is changed to a “negative” result and no further action is taken.

Positive Results con’t.

• If the decision of the MRO upholds the positive test, then the normal Procedures as outlined in the EC DMP will be taken.

• The parent may request a 2nd test of the sample at their expense.

Positive Results con’t.

• Positive results from cocaine and marijuana do not have a medical equivalent and “are what they are”!

• If a parent asks for a second test, it will be at the parent’s expense and at a certified lab of their choice. The same 72 hr./3 working day window applies for this process as well.

Positive Results con’t.

• When the positive result is confirmed, the student’s coach or sponsor will be contacted by the school testing coordinator.

• They will then confer with the student and parent and follow any penalties as outlined in the EC DMP.

When a Student Tests Positive…

• Counselors act as a “bridge” with available sources of outside assistance to parents and students

• Help student through any academic challenges

Epilogue

• If your “friends” do not or cannot value your decision to NOT do drugs, tobacco or alcohol, then the question for you is…do they value…you?

• Your choices matter… everyday… 24/7…and those choices define you as a person.