Boys Basketball Tryouts: Parent Handout

Coaches Contact Information:

• Varsity Boys Basketball= Coach Jameson Matthew: jcmatthew1322@gmail.com
• JV Boys Basketball= Coach Rick Maphis
• sportsYou App: Code= 5BSY-BNKQ; This is for both Players and Parents
• Please use the sportsYou App to message coaches. 

Requirements:

• Physical Form: Paper Copy! Turn in before tryouts if possible.
• 2.0 GPA
• Must be in school to tryout, practice or play in the games.

Evaluation:

• Basketball Conditioning
• Basketball Skills
• Basketball I.Q.
• Intangibles

Cuts:

• 1^st Day: No Cuts.
• 2^nd Day: Majority Cuts
• 3^rd Day: Final Cuts
• Cuts are made individually with Coaching Staff.

Practice Schedule: All dates/ times will be posted in the calendar of sportsYou. Sunday reminder Posts.

Varsity:

• Monday-Thursday: 6-730 PM
• Saturday: 11-1230PM
• No practices on Friday or Sunday.

JV:

• Monday-Thursday: 730-9PM
• Saturday: 930-11 AM
• No practices on Friday or Sunday.

Practice Changes: All dates/ times will be posted in the calendar of sportsYou. Sunday reminder Posts.

• Sometimes will have a combined practice on Saturdays for Guard/ Post Position Work. (Times will vary.)
• Holiday Breaks
• School Fairs take over the gym. (We go to the High School.)

Game Schedule:

• On Monday and Thursday
• JV @ 6 and Varsity @ 7 PM.
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Costs:

• Activity Fee $15
• Fundraiser Fee $15
• T-Shirts and Sweats (Required: 1 Team T-shirt / Optional: Other Team Gear.)
• Team or Individual Photos (Optional)

Playing Policy:

• Playing time will be a result of how players perform in practice and games.
• Players are not required to play 2 periods every game as it is in rec league.
• Coaches will not discuss playing time with parents.

Parent Involvement & Expectations:

• Concession: 2 Varsity Parents per JV Home Game
• Concessions: 2 JV Parents per Varsity Home Game
• Transportation: To HMS.  Away Games: Bus to game, can sign out end of game.
• Water
• Good sportsmanship & Respectful

Player Expectations:

• Be on time for practices and games. (On time= 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.)
• Respectfully communicate with coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents.
• No horseplay, bullying, gossiping or mistreating teammates!
• We do not tolerate negative behaviors in our program and there will be appropriate consequences for these violations.
• Standard of excellence at Hedgesville Middle School (Behavior and Academics)
• 100% effort and commitment.
• HAVE FUN!
• Games:
  • Represent our school in the best light possible.
  • Clean up after ourselves.
  • Polite and courteous to others.

      Girls Basketball Tryouts: Parent Handout

Coaches Contact Information:

• Varsity Girls Basketball= Coach Sara E. Davidon: sara.davidson@k12.wv.us
• JV Girls Basketball Coach= Juluan Plaza: juluan.plaza@k12.wv.us
• sportsYou App: Code= U3EM-GJHP; This is for both Players and Parents
• Please use the sportsYou App to message coaches. 

Requirements:

• Physical Form: Paper Copy! Turn in before tryouts if possible.
• 2.0 GPA
• Must be in school to tryout, practice or play in games.

Evaluation:

• Basketball Conditioning
• Basketball Skills
• Basketball I.Q.
• Intangibles

Cuts:

• 1^st Day: No Cuts.
• 2^nd Day: Majority Cuts
• 3^rd Day: Final Cuts
• Cuts are made individually with Coaching Staff.

Practice Schedule: All dates/ times will be posted in the calendar of sportsYou. Sunday reminder Posts.

Varsity:

• Monday-Thursday: Afterschool to 5:00 PM
  • Afterschool- 3:00 PM Change & Snack,
  • 3:00-4:30 On Court Time
  • 4:30-5:00 Classroom Time= Film, Whiteboard Breakdowns, Team Bonding Activities etc.
• Saturday: 12:30-2:00PM
• No practices on Friday or Sunday.

JV:

• Monday-Thursday: 4:30-6:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00-9:30 AM
• No practices on Friday or Sunday.

Practice Changes: All dates/ times will be posted in the calendar of sportsYou. Sunday reminder Posts.

• Sometimes we will have a combined practice on Saturdays for Guard/ Post Position Work. (Times will vary.)
• Holiday Breaks
• School Fairs take over the gym. (We go to Tomahawk.)
• JV & Varsity Bonding Nights: Movie Night, Game Night and/or Support HHS Girls Basketball Team.

Game Schedule:

• On Monday and Thursday
• JV @ 6 and Varsity @ 7 PM.
• Schedule is subject to change due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.

Costs:

• Activity Fee $15
• Fundraiser Fee $15
• T-Shirts and Sweats (Required: 1 Team T-shirt / Optional: Other Team Gear.)
• Team or Individual Photos (Optional)

Playing Policy:

• Playing time will be a result of how players perform in practice and games.
• Players are not required to play 2 periods every game as it is in rec league.
• Coaches will not discuss playing time with parents.

Parent Involvement & Expectations:

• Concession: 2 Varsity Parents per JV Home Game
• Concessions: 2 JV Parents per Varsity Home Game
• Transportation: To HMS.  Away Games: Bus to game, can sign out end of game.
• Water
• Good sportsmanship & Respectful

Player Expectations:

• Be on time for practices and games. (On time= 15 minutes prior to scheduled time.)
• Respectfully communicate with coaches, teammates, officials, and opponents.
• No horseplay, bullying, gossiping or mistreating teammates!
• We do not tolerate negative behavior in our program and there will be appropriate consequences for these violations.
• Standard of excellence at Hedgesville Middle School (Behavior and Academics)
• 100% effort and commitment.
• HAVE FUN!
• Games:
  • Represent our school in the best light possible.
  • Clean up after ourselves.
  • Polite and courteous to others.

Conditioning:

• Tuesday and Thursday: 3-4:00 PM (Stay after school.)

• Week 4: 9/20 & 9/22
• Week 5: 9/27 & 9/29
• Week 6: 10/4 & 10/6

Flex Days:

• Monday- Thursday: 3-4:30 PM (Stay after school.)

• Week 7: 10/10, 10/11, 10/12, & 10/13.
• Week 8: 10/17, 10/18, 10/19, & 10/20.
• Week 9: 10/24, 10/25, 10/26, & 10/27.

Tryouts:

• Monday- Wednesday: 3-4:30 PM (Stay after school.)
• Week 10: 10/31, 11/1, & 11/2.

Practice:

• Thursday: 11/3 3-5:00 PM (Stay after school.)
• Saturday: 11/5 12:30- 2:00 PM