Alvin Lady Yellowjackets Basketball Player Handbook

2016-2017

The following standards and rules are written so that there will be completeunderstanding as to what is expected of the players, parents, and coaches in this program. It is most important for our basketball program to create and operate in an atmosphere in which expectations and standards are clearly defined. These basic standards of behavior will act as guidelines as we work toward achieving our program, team, and individual goals.

What We Believe

“I am a member of the team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.”

Our Goal

Our goal is to do our best to get better every day as people and as basketball players.

Trophies, awards, and championships are not our goals. Getting better every single day is our goal.

How We Define Success

"Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you did your best to become the best you are capable of becoming" - John Wooden

Coaches’ Commitment to Our Players

•We commit to doing what is best for the team and our program.

•We commit to challenging you and pushing you to become the very best that you can be.

•We commit to building positive and meaningful relationships with you.

•We commit to caring for you and telling you the truth.

•We commit to using basketball to teach you life lessons and skills that you will use far beyond a basketball court.

•We commit to being a good example for you.

•We commit to making this a safe environment in which you have the freedom to work hard, grow, and be yourself.

•We commit to communicating to you what we expect and holding you accountable to meet those standards.

•We commit to doing our best for you and giving you our best every single day.

THE LADY JACKET WAY

Trust and communication drive our RELATIONSHIPS

Positive attitudes and discipline are our CHOICES

What we can control is our FOCUS

Selfless service is our PURPOSE

Hard-work is our HABIT

Teamwork is our STRENGTH

Being the best we can be is our COMMITMENT

Getting better every day is our GOAL

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Student-Athlete Agreement

I ______agree to abide by the following rules and guidelines in order to be a participant in the Alvin High School Lady Jacket basketball program. I understand that being a player in the Lady Jacket basketball program is a privilege.

Expectations as a Student-Athlete:

  1. I will maintain an 80 or better in all classes and a satisfactory mark in conduct. If I am earning below an 80 in any class I will attend tutorials for that class at a minimum of twice a week until this grade is brought up. I will keep track of my tutorials on my Tutorial Card and return it to the coach of my team.
  2. I will be in attendance to all of my classes every day. I will not skip class ever. I understand that my attendance is mandatory and it plays a huge role in my success as a student-athlete.
  3. I will not be tardy to my classes. I will arrive to class on time and be prepared to work.
  4. I will always be respectful to adults. I will not back talk, raise my voice at, or speak to adults with an attitude or negative tone. This includes both verbal and non-verbal behaviors.
  5. I will behave appropriately in class, during transitions between classes, and everywhere on the Alvin High School campus.
  6. It is not ok for me to make negative statements or say inappropriate words.
  7. If there is a fight or disturbance anywhere on campus I will not go over to watch or be a part of the disturbance.
  8. I will not leave campus when I am not supposed to, as a passenger or driver. This includes going off campus for lunch.
  9. I will not be placed in detention, ECO, I.S.S., or Saturday detention. Or any other disciplinary program. If I am placed in any of these I will immediately notify my coach.

Practice Expectations

  1. All players and coaches must uphold the standards outlined in the Lady Jacket Way. If players cannot uphold these standard they will receive practice/game consequences and be told to leave. These characteristics are the cornerstones of our program and we will hold ourselves and each other to these standards every day.
  2. I will always give my best effort and work as hard as I can to help my team be the best it can be.
  3. If players are not on the court at least ten minutes prior to the start of practice, they will be considered late. Players will have practice/game consequences for being late to practice. Constant tardiness to practice may lead to the removal from the program.
  4. If a player misses a practice (excused) it is her responsibility to get with a manager to do makeup conditioning before she can return to normal practice. The makeup conditioning will consist of running a mile before the next practice.
  5. If a player misses a practice (unexcused) she will meet with the coaching staff and her parents. She will complete practice conditioning (to be determined by the coach), be suspended for 1 game, and complete a mile before being able to return to practice. If a player has another unexcused practice she will be removed from the basketball program.
  6. We will always practice in our practice uniform (jersey, shorts, and basketball shoes). Failure to be properly dressed out will result in practice consequences. Constant failure to properly dress out will result in practice/game consequences or removal from the program.
  7. Our practice jerseys will always be tucked in. Our jerseys have to be tucked in during games, so we will practice how we play. Failure to uphold this standard will result in practice consequences.
  8. Players are not allowed to wear cutoff shirts that show their sports bra. Failure to uphold this standard will result in practice consequences.
  9. Players are not allowed to wear their hair down or wear jewelry during practice. Jewelry is not allowed and hair must be up. Failure to uphold this standard will result in practice consequences.
  10. During practice we will not walk on the court. We will jog on and off the court and as we transition from one drill to the next. Failure to uphold this standard will result in practice consequences.
  11. We will not talk, play, joke, or socialize about things that have nothing to do with basketball during practice. Players that cannot adhere to this standard will have practice/game consequences or removed from the program.
  12. If players are not in a specific drill, they are to be on the sideline standing and actively listening. Failure to actively listen will result in practice/game consequences.
  13. Practice sessions are closed sessions and not open to anyone not on the team or involved in the program. To ensure maximum learning time and avoid distractions, this includes a player’s parents, siblings, relatives, or friends.
  14. Cell phones and other electronic devices are NOT allowed during practice. Any player that brings a cell phone into practice will have practice/game consequences. These items are expected to be locked up in the player’s lockers.
  15. Players are expected to look coaches and other players in the eyes and not talk while they or the team is being addressed by a coach during practice. Failure to do so will result in practice consequences/game consequences.
  16. If a player is injured and not able to participate in a practice, she is still expected to be dressed out in her practice uniform and on the sidelines paying attention. Players do not come to practice in their school clothes or not dressed out.

Dress Code

  1. I will abide by the school dress code.
  2. I will wear appropriate Yellow Jacket attire at all games and practices.
  3. I will be dressed better than dress code on game days or I will wear our approved team game-day shirts.

Games and Traveling:

  1. I will travel with the team to and from games unless extenuating circumstances arise or unless I have prior written approval at least 24 hours in advance from my parent to the coaching staff.
  2. I will not leave the designated vicinity for any reason.
  3. I will not be engaged in negative interactions with other athletes, students, parents, spectators, officials, or coaches.
  4. I will not leave the stands without a teammate to go to the restroom or concession.
  5. I will immediately notify a coach if there is a problem of any kind.
  6. We ONLY sit with our teammates during games. We do not sit with friends, parents, boyfriends, etc. We also do not allow others to sit amongst us during games. We sit together as a team and program.
  7. During games all players are expected to be actively engaged and cheering on the team that is playing. This means that during games players will not be talking, texting, or consumed with social media during games. Players will not lay in the stands and sleep during games. ALL players will be actively engaged and cheering during games.
  8. On the way to away games players are not allowed to be on their cell phones on the bus. We want our players’ total focus to be on getting prepared for the upcoming game. We do not want our players to be on social media, taking pictures, texting friends, talking to friends, or playing games. We want our players in the present moment with their teammates and free from social distractions. Players will be allowed to listen to music. Players will only be allowed to use their phones to talk to their parents about emergency situations.
  9. When we return from away trips EVERYONE will sing the Alvin Alma Mater. Learn it if you do not know it.

Student Managers:

Student Managers are a very important part of our basketball program. Managers are leaders in our program and an extension of the coaching staff. Student managers must see their role as important and vital.

  1. Managers are expected to attend EVERY game and practice just like the players. This includes Saturday and holiday practices.
  2. Managers are required to stay the entire time for all practices and games.
  3. Managers are required to have a current physical on file.
  4. Managers are required to pay the $20 insurance fee.
  5. Managers must be in the athletic period.
  6. Mangers are held to the same grading and behavior standards as our players and are expected to attend tutorials just like players.
  7. Our managers are expected to be dressed out for practices just as the players are. During the season managers will be given practice uniforms and travel attire just as players are given.
  8. Managers are expected to be positive role models and represent our program in a positive way.
  9. Managers are expected to be organized.
  10. Managers must be able to take direction and communicate with others.
  11. Managers need to have a basic understanding of basketball rules and regulations.

Student Manager Job Duties:

  • Fill out a basketball scorebook.
  • Make sure players make up extra running for missing practices
  • Correctly fill out game stat sheet during games.
  • Work a basketball clock.
  • Work a camera to film and video games and practices.
  • Call in home game scores to Houston Chronicle (after every home game).
  • Enter stats into MaxPreps.
  • Take daily attendance (during the period and before/after school).
  • Take inventory of basketball equipment.
  • During away games managers are in charge of making sure that we have the scorebook, balls, camera, tripod, physicals, stat sheets, extension cords for camera, markers, dry erase boards, slip-not or court grip.

Team Captains:

  1. I will set a positive example for the team by following the rules and philosophy outlined by the coaching staff.
  2. I will promote and demonstrate team unity.
  3. I will be the first source of contact if problems or concerns arise on the team.
  4. I will communicate effectively with the coaching staff and my teammates regarding questions, concerns, ideas, and needs.

Injuries

  1. I will immediately notify a coach when I’m injured in practice or games.
  2. If I am injured outside of school I will notify a coach when I return to school.
  3. I will see the trainer for evaluation before seeing a physician.
  4. I will follow the regiment as outlined by the trainer for all injuries.
  5. I will communicate with the coaches and trainers on the status of any injury. For example, if I twist my ankle in practice and go to the trainer for treatment. If my ankle worsens a week later I need to make sure that I am communicating this to the coaching staff and trainer.
  6. If I am injured I am still expected to be properly dressed in practice and on the sideline paying attention and actively engaged.

Locker-room and Equipment

  1. I will return ALL issued equipment clean and in good condition.
  2. I will keep my practice and game clothes clean and in good condition throughout the season. I am expected to wash my clothes regularly.
  3. If I lose or misplace any of my issued equipment I will immediately notify my coaches. I will not trade or swap with other players without my coaches knowing.
  4. I will keep the cage or locker-room clean at ALL times.
  5. I will not take anything that does not belong to me.
  6. I will get a lock for my locker and I will lock my personal items away EVERYDAY.

Social Media

  1. I will not be sloppy, trashy, ignorant, or irresponsible on social media. I understand that my actions represent the basketball program as a whole. I will not give my teammates or the program a bad perception by being immature.

Fund-raising and Community Service

  1. I will be involved in the community service projects as outlined by the coaching staff. I understand that this is important because these service hours will build teamwork in our program, help with my resume, and college applications.
  2. I will participate and do my best to raise funds for my program. I understand that the raising of funds helps our program to excel and purchase needed supplies and equipment.

I have read and understand the expectations outlined in this agreement. By signing below I agree to uphold all expected requirements and commitments. I agree that failure to uphold these requirements and commitments may lead to disciplinary consequences, suspensions, or ultimately removal from the program.

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Player Printed NamePlayer Signed Name

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Parent/Guardian Printed NameParent/Guardian Signed Name