Transcript Lady Cats of Libertyville

Lady Cats of Libertyville
Pre-tryout Informational Meeting
“No, but they gave one to me anyway. - L.A. Lakers rookie
Elden Campbell when asked if he earned a degree at Clemson
University
Agenda
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Introductions and the Lady Cats Mission
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2011-2012 season preview
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Player and Parent Expectations
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Tryouts and Registration
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Website www.libertyvilleladycats.org
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Email: [email protected]
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Introductions
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Board & Roles
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Kevin Keefe
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Doug Cayce
Mari Frea
Rob Weis
Mike Buchert
Denny Ryan
Chris Fiorito
Christine Stegman
Kris Hoult
Jennifer O’Block
Diane Mieszala
President
Coaching and Player Development/Lead Trainer
Scheduling
Treasurer
Sponsorship Coor/apparel and trophies
Tournament Dir/Public Relations/Special Events Asst
Website/volunteer coord
Special and Social events
Tournament Auction Coord/volunteer coord
Chief Information Officer, Away Tourn Coor/ Surveys
Social Events/Big sis-litle sis/Recording Secretary
Coaching Staff
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Michelle Kaefer
Lisa Matthew
Pat Quenan
Greg Sloan
TBD – Pending Teams
Partner – Coach Swanson/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 developmental basketball
program that prepares middle school girls to play basketball at the
high school level, and teaches life lessons they will value beyond
high school
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Northern Illinois Girls Feeder Basketball Association (NIGFBA)
www.nigfba.com
32 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, pride …
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Not afraid to fail
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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
Development requires playing time – expectation is all players play every game
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Want to establish player/coach relationships, not parent/coach relationships
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5th and 6th grade playing time is balanced over the season
7th and 8th grade – Earned approach
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 or carpool coaches – Support the
entire team, not just your daughter
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2011 – 2012 Season Preview
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5,6 or 7 teams – Maybe two teams at 5th,6th and 7th Grades.
Team size (max usually 12) is determined by quality of players at
tryouts
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Long term goal is to develop capability of multiple teams
Continued great support from LHS
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We will play most home games at LHS
We host a one-day tournament at LHS on January 8 – our main fundraiser
Our 8th grade team will shadow a LHS team for a game, including pregame
meeting, halftime talk and postgame talk
LHS players help out with practices and tournament
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Practices begin October 26 or October 28
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First tournament probably early December
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4 or 5 tournaments/team, usually one per month
Expect about 35-40 games, including tournaments (may be less for 5th grade)
Most games on weekends; some weeknight games inevitable
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2011-2012 Season Preview (2)
TOURNAMENTS
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Out-of-town overnight tournament in late Jan in Madison, WI
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Lady Cats Tournament at LHS on January 8th
GAMES/PRACTICES/OTHER ACTIVITES
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Big Sister – Little Sister program
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Mixer: night of games 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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Optional Holiday Tournament
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Season ending banquet
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An active, energized Parents Organization to drive Tournament and
other fundraising activities
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2011 – 2012 Player Commitment
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Season runs October 26 – March 15 (approx)
Practices at Libertyville HS, LSC, Oak Grove or Butterfield School
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Practices every Monday and Wednesday nights
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Lady Cats is primary sport (other than school team) during entire season
Home games scheduled for weekends when possible
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Third weekly practice on some Fridays
Seven conference home and away matchups (Last years conference was
Antioch, Lake Forest, Lakes, Mundelein, Vernon Hills, Warren and
Wauconda) grades 6-8; 5th grade TBD by NIGFBA
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 and parents 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 will 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
Bring ball and wear practice jersey to all practices, NO JEWELRY –
NOT EVEN STARTER EARRINGS
Leave our bench and gym cleaner than when we walked in
Give best effort and intensity in practice, in games and while on the
bench during games -- HUSTLE
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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Lady Cats do NOT get technical or flagrant fouls
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Playing Time
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Everyone Plays!!
Lady Cats comes first before any other sports (except school)
5th and 6th - playing time is balanced over the season
7th and 8th – minutes earned
Playing time is affected by practice time, attitude, ability,
progress, commitment to team, and compatibility with needs of
team vs competition
Playing time is affected by missed practices
28 minutes a game 12 players 5 players on the court
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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
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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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Get players to practices 15 minutes prior to start time and to games on
time ready to play
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Active participation in Parents Organization
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Program Cost
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Costs to Lady Cats are around $700 per player
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Court time ($25 to $40/hour)
Referees ($70/game)
Tournament registration fees ($250-$300 per team)
NIGFBA membership fees and registration
Coaches and Lead Trainer
Insurance and other related expenses
Team building events
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Lady Cats will provide each player with a “practice ball”, shooting shirt, T-shirt,
and water bottle
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Last seasons costs were covered by:
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Player fees
Preseason clinic and tryouts, in small part
Lady Cat Tournament
Local company sponsorships
Uniforms purchased separately
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2011 – 2012 Program Fees
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Player fee – $495 (same as last year!)
Uniform cost (if new to the program) – about $75
Volunteer effort
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Tournament – January 8, 2011
Other activities (clinic, team building events, NU trip, etc.)
Sponsorships
Volunteer buyout ($200)
Fees will be payable at registration on October 25th
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Hardships will be considered on an individual basis
Fees are very competitive with other area basketball programs
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What your $495 registration fee covers:
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NIGFBA membership fees
Court Time
Referee fees
Insurance
Coaches and Lead Trainer
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
Our goal is to not nickel and dime you; no other fees will be requested during the season.
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TRYOUTS
Open to all 5th through 8th grade girls who plan on
attending Libertyville High School
 TRYOUT SESSION 1: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12TH
TRYOUT TIME: 5TH AND 6TH @ 6:15-7:30PM
(REGISTRATION STARTS @ 5:45)
TRYOUT TIME: 7TH AND 8TH @ 7:45-9:00PM
(REGISTRATION STARTS @ 7:30)
 TRYOUT SESSION 2: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH
TRYOUT TIME: 7TH AND 8TH @ 5:00-6:15PM
(REGISTRATION STARTS @ 4:45)
TRYOUT TIME: 5TH AND 6TH @ 6:30-7:45PM
(REGISTRATION STARTS @ 6:15)
Tryout Information
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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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Tryout Information
Your daughter’s evaluation starts as soon as she puts on her
tryout Jersey.
• Players must bring a basketball (28.5) and water bottle
• Parents may not watch tryouts. We want the girls to focus on the
coaches and trainers leading the tryouts
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 11/15/11
Spots will not be held on the team, but a tryout will be arranged
once player is medically able, & if qualified, player will be added to
the team
Other reasons
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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 possible
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Tryout registration form and Medical Release and Waiver (if not
already on file from Clinics)
$25 fee covers reversible practice jersey, gym space and evaluators
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Teams will be posted on the website by 10/18
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Tough decisions; encourage your daughter to continue playing
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Mandatory Player and Parent meeting on 10/25 to register, pay
fees, and receive basic information and forms
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LADY CAT’S SPONSORS
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Questions?
Web site:
E-mail:
Phone:
www.libertyvilleladycats.org
[email protected]
Kevin Keefe 847.924.7800
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