Transcript Parent Information Meeting Presentation

Lady Cats of Libertyville
Pre-tryout Informational Meeting
Agenda
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Introductions and the Lady Cats Mission
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Season Preview
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Player and Parent Expectations
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Tryouts and Registration
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Introductions
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Board Members
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Bill Spaulding
Stacy Weick
Bob Kuchler
Mike Buchert
Jacki Whitney
Julie Rochester
Chris Van Matre
Rich Manski
Coaching Staff
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Cerci Mahone- 6th orange & 8th
Mary Kovatch- 7th
6th Black- TBD
Harry Tran- 5th
Erin Pedersen- 5th
Partner – LHS Varsity Coach Greg Pedersen/Staff/Players
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Lady Cats Mission Review
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Purpose:
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Provide the Libertyville community with a competitive basketball
program that prepares girls to play basketball at the high school
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Northern Illinois Girls Feeder Basketball Association (NIGFBA)
www.nigfba.com
35 programs from Northern Illinois in NIGFBA
NIGFBA requires each member to be a feeder program
Lady Cats is feeder program for LHS
Girls must live within LHS boundaries and plan on attending LHS
to be eligible for Lady Cats
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Lady Cats Mission - Goals
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Have FUN!!!
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Develop complete players and help them become better people
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Fundamentals first, game strategy as players progress
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Values – teamwork, integrity, attitude, pride, effort …
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Win with grace; lose with dignity
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Lady Cats Mission - Principles
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Development is focus; winning will happen
Expectation is Lady Cats is priority above all non-school extracurricular activities
Positive attitude, effort and “coachability” will be rewarded
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Establish player/coach relationships, not parent/coach relationships
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Players should call coach if unable to attend practice or game
Players should ask coach to clarify playing time/position
Parent can schedule time to talk with coach if player not satisfied with answer
No parent contact with coaches within 24 hours after a game – “cooling off period”
Scoring is the result of many players working together – don’t focus on stats
Parents should be great fans, not sideline coaches.
Support the entire team, not just your daughter
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Season Preview
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4, 5, or 6 teams.
Team size is determined by skill level, attitude of players at tryouts and
recommendations of evaluators.
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5th Grade – If we have numbers and talent for two teams, they will be
split equally after a few practices
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6th Grade – If we have numbers and talent for two teams, they will be
split into Orange and Black teams.
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Black team may need to have parent coaches, possibly will have fewer
games and fewer practices than orange teams, and cost to participate is
adjusted accordingly. 6B is not a part of the NIGFBA league.
7th and 8th grade will each have one team that will play in the league.
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Season Preview
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Continued great support from LHS
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We will play most home games and most practices at LHS
We will host a one day tournament at LHS on January 11, 2015 – Main
fundraiser
Our 8th grade team will shadow an LHS team for a game, including pre game
meeting, halftime, and postgame talk
LHS players help with practices and tournaments
Practices begin November 3rd
First tournament likely early December
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4 to 6 tournaments per team
Expect about 30 to 45 games, including tournaments
Most games on weekends, some weeknights
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Season Preview
TOURNAMENTS
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Out-of-town overnight tournament in late Jan in Wisconsin
GAMES/PRACTICES/OTHER ACTIVITES
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Mixer: games at LHS with teams “mixed up” from each grade
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Lady Cats at Northwestern Univ; 8th grade play in NU’s gym
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NIGFBA season ending tourney in middle March
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No league games over Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday weekends
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Season ending banquet
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Player Commitment
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Practices at Libertyville HS, LSC, or local grade schools
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Practices every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night
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Home games scheduled for weekends when possible
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As season progresses, may have only one/two nights of practice
Court time challenges exist – Sports Complex reduced our time this season
Five conference home and away matchups grades 6th-8th
Some non-conference home and away matchups
We try for away games on weekends if opponent has weekend court time
Season ending NIGFBA tournament and the Lady Cats tournament
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Player Expectations
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Players will sign and abide by NIGFBA Code of Conduct
Attend all practices and games on time ready to play
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If you miss practice you may have diminished playing time.
No homework at practice; no sitting out unless injured
Focus and dedication at all practices; arrive on time @ 6:45 for 7:00 practice
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Bring ball and wear practice jersey to all practices, NO JEWELRY –
NOT EVEN STARTER EARRINGS
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Get up off bench and congratulate teammates as they leave the game.
Demonstrate sportsmanship at all time to referees, opponents, coaches,
teammates and fans
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Playing Time
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5th and 6th - playing time is balanced over the season
7th and 8th – minutes earned
Playing time is affected by practice, attitude, ability, progress,
commitment to team, and compatibility with needs of team v.
competition
Playing time is affected by missed practices
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Parent Expectations
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Parents will sign and abide by NIGFBA Code of Conduct
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NIGFBA rules – coaches are responsible for parents behavior. A Parent
technical or ejection results in Coach ejection; game will be stopped until
Parent and Coach have left the gym
Demonstrate sportsmanship at all time to referees, players, coaches, and
other fans
No sideline coaching
A parent violation will result in player suspension
Parents should enjoy the experience.
Trust your daughters to communicate with their coach; if you need to
speak with a coach, respect the 24 hour rule and their time
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Program Fees
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5th grade player fee – $550
6th Orange, 7th and 8th grade player fee - $575
6th Black player fee - $475
Uniform cost – about $75
Volunteering is expected
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Tournament – January 11, 2015
Other activities (clinic, team building events, NU trip, team parent
etc.)
Fees will be payable at registration on October 29th
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Hardships will be considered on an individual basis
Fees are very competitive with other area basketball programs
Libertyville rec program - $175 for ten games – parent coach
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What your registration fee covers:
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NIGFBA membership fees
Court Time
Referee fees
Insurance
Coaches
Tournament registration fees
Northwestern game tickets and
transportation
Shooting shirt
Evolution Basketball (5th Grade
or new to program)
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Lady Cats T-shirt
Water bottle
Lady Cats window decal
Website maintenance
Team building events: mixers,
pizza parties
16. Lady Cats Scholarship Award
17. Year end Banquet
18. Year end players’ and coaches’
gifts and awards
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Tryouts- LHS Fieldhouse
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TRYOUT SESSION 1: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22nd
TIME: 5TH and 6TH, 6:15-7:30PM
(registration begins @ 5:45)
TIME: 7TH and 8TH, 7:45-9:00PM
(registration begins @ 7:15)
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TRYOUT SESSION 2: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26th
TIME: 7TH and 8TH, 5:00-6:15PM
(registration begins @ 4:45)
TIME: 5TH and 6TH, 6:30-7:45PM
(registration begins @ 6:15)
Tryouts
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Players are strongly encouraged to attend both sessions
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Each session will include drills focused on ball handling, passing,
shooting and defense. Additionally, there will be some scrimmage
periods
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Players will be evaluated in the following areas:
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Ball handling
Rebounding
Size
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Shooting
Passing
Decision making
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Defense
Speed
Attitude/coachability
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Tryouts
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Your daughter’s evaluation starts as soon as she puts on her tryout
jersey.
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Players must bring a basketball (28.5) and water bottle
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Parents may not watch tryouts. We want the girls to focus on the
coaches and trainers leading the tryouts
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No Lady Cat parent will evaluate their own child nor any children in a
grade with their daughter. There is no Board involvement in evaluations.
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Unable to Tryout/Conflicts?
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Medical reason
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Must register for tryout
Unless contagious, player must bring MD letter indicating when she
is expected to be cleared to play and watch tryout. Must expect
Medical Clearance by 11/15/14
Spots will not be held on the team, but a tryout will be arranged
once player is medically able and, if qualified, player will be added
to the team
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Must attend at least one session and player rating will be based on
that session
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Tryout registration/team selection
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Please complete forms here tonight, if not already done at clinics
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Tryout registration form and Medical Release and Waiver (if not
already on file from clinics)
$50 fee covers clinics, reversible practice jersey, and evaluators
Teams will be posted on the website by 10/28
Cuts will occur. Let your child know that ahead of time. If cut
and love the game, keep playing.
Player and Parent meeting on 10/29 to register, pay fees, and
receive basic information and forms
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Lady Cats Sponsors
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Axiom Marketing
Arpino & Wollney Orthondontics
Brilliance Honda
Burkett & Beattie, CPA
Front Page Interactive
GreenTree Animal Hospital
Mickey Finn’s
Libertyville Bank & Trust
Rust-Oleum
Sports 11
Wells Fargo Advisors
Zengeler Cleaners
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Questions?
Web site:
E-mail:
libertyvilleladycats.org
[email protected]
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