Parent Info 2018-2019
Contact Information Head Coach Ryan Porter 761-5670 x 2869 ryan.porter@midwayisd.org Assistant Coaches Shannon Strumlauf V Assistant Loren Losli 9 th - TBD www.midwayisd.org Departments Athletics Fall- Volleyball-varsity
IMPORTANT DATES Freshman camp is JUNE 11-14, 1:00-4:00 PM High School Clinic for 9th-12th ; July 30 th 9-11 and 1-3, July 31 th 9-11:30, $75 Try-outs Aug. 1 & 2 from 9-11:30 and 1:30-4:00 Aug 3rd First Practice from 9-11:30 and 1:30-4:00 Aug. 6th Booster / Parent meeting- team activities September 3 Labor Day Official School Holiday-morning practice is possible for any and all teams ***Varsity Team Only- Be prepared to practice on Saturday mornings
PRACTICE SCHEDULE Class Period 5 th period - VARSITY and JV 7 th period FRESHMAN After School- see calendar online Teams practice after school Mon, Wed, Thurs. Practice will begin immediately after school is over Every effort should be made to attend tutorials before school. The volleyball period is not a free period for personal needs
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION CONTINUED Mandatory Player Gear through BSN, due June 4 th at midnight to be here this summer, next order in August. Will open again for 48 hours after tryouts have concluded and again for MMS after tryouts. Two week turn around on items pending backorder. (careful on shoes!!!) We will use and keep the same backpack for 7-12 th. After this season only replace if needed. Required for varsity: white socks no brand or UA, white UA knee pads, White Under Armor shoes, black AND royal UA spandex, black UA cover up shorts For JV and 9 th : Any volleyball shoe. Any Black spandex, any white sock, any white kneepad, black cover up shorts
EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Apparel link: (on website) Midway Volleyball 2018 is now open! OUR SHOP DETAILS - Shop Now: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/v3/shop/team_shop/ qykdxnxq3t - Store Open From: May 14 - June 4, 2018
EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS 1. Pass all classes every six weeks or be removed 2. Be on time with all equipment (at time=late) 3. Be respectful to coaches, administrators, and teachers 4. Be a GREAT teammate 5. Learn to read (the volleyball court and players) 6. Follow all MISD policies 7. EMAIL US OR TEXT WHEN YOUR DAUGHTER WILL NOT BE HERE
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THE COACHES 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 the game of volleyball
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. How the coach can help your daughter become a better athlete and student 2. 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. PLAYING TIME
For a Conference Call Coaches to set up an appointment at 761-5670 x 2406 Please DO NOT attempt to confront a coach after a game or practice. Please allow 24 hours after a game before contacting the coaches with any concerns. Emotions are running too high and will not result in a positive resolution.
Parent Code of Conduct 1. Be positive, supportive and encouraging of your child, the team and coaches at all times. 2. Be realistic about your child s abilities. 3. Respect the coach s decisions and encourage others to do the same. 4. Understand that we are in this together.
MISC. Policies Games: After matches, parents must sign their daughter out. Players are not allowed to ride with other parents. (MISD policy) Lockers: Every player will have a locker and a lock. It is the player s responsibility to LOCK everything in their locker every day. Lockers should be kept CLEAN! Hygiene: Knee pads, spandex, socks, and practice clothing should be kept clean to help avoid staph infections.