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Staying Informed�Twitter@nortonboyshoop

WEBSITE BELOW

WWW.leaguelineup.com/nortonlancerbasketball

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TONIGHT’S GOAL

� 1. Sign ups� 2. Paperwork� 3. Guidelines� 4. Family ID and Physicals to

school nurse this week for check

off by the 22nd at the latest�

MUST BE REGISTERED ON FAMILY ID AND HAVE A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE WITH THE NURSE TO TRYOUT ON DECEMBER 2nd at all l LEVELS

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Norton Basketball �A decade of achievement enforced by accountability guidelines�13 STATE TOURNAMENT BERTHS IN LAST 16YEARS �9 SEASONS OF 13 OR MORE WINS�4 OUTRIGHT TRI VALLEY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS/ ONLY 4 EVER IN SCHOOL HISTORY 2022, 2018, 2013, 2012�3 TEAM SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS�2 SOUTH SECTIONAL FINALS APPEARANCE/ 2 OF ONLY 3 IN THE LAST 40 YEARS including 2020

ONLY Male TEAM IN SCHOOL HISTORY TO ADVANCE TO FINAL FOUR 2022

SO WHAT ARE THESE GUIDELINES ???

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Guideline 1�Have a great positive attitude and work ethic

FAILURE TO HAVE ONE CERTAINLY MIGHT JEOPARDIZE PLAYING TIME IN BOTH PRACTICE OR GAMES

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Guideline 2�Comply with all rules in the athletic/ student handbook

DON’T JEOPARDIZE PARTICIPATION OR PLAYING TIME WITH DECISION MAKING THAT VIOLATES RULES IN CLASSES

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Guideline 3�Take pride in our facilities/respect them

FOLLOW RULES AND PROTOCOLS

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Guideline 4�

Guideline 4 Mindful of MIAA/School Chemical Health Policies/ Hazing/Sportsmanship

VIOLATIONS OF SUCH POLICIES OBVIOUSLY RESULT IN SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES INCLUDING LOSS OF PARTICIPATION AND SUSPENSION

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Guideline 5�Display sportsmanship and respect for officials and opponents

UNSPORTSMANLIKE TECHNICAL FOULS WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF PLAYING TIME FOR REMAINDER OF CONTEST AND POTENTIALLY FOR FURTHER CONTESTS– SIMPLY PUT COMPETE HARD BUT DISPLAY SPORTSMANSHIP

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Guideline 6�Stay informed with practice/game changes via twitter, gmail, Web site

CHANGES WILL ALWAYS BE POSTED ON SITES AS WELL AS TEAM AND INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Guideline 7�Attendance at practices and games

PRACTICE IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE, COMMUNICATION FAR IN ADVANCE WITH COACHES REGARDING PRACTICE CONFLICTS, THREE STRIKES UNEXCUSED POLICY – PLAYING TIME REDUCTION, SUSPENSION FROM GAME, EXPULSION FROM TEAM

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Guideline 8�Playing time�conversations

COACHES DISCRETION, MUTUALLY AGREED UPON TIME WITH COACH/PLAYER, NEVER BEFORE OR AFTER GAME, BASED ON PRACTICE AND GAME PERFORMANCE, ATTITUDE AND WORK ETHIC, COACHES CERTAINLY WILLING TO OFFER SUGGESTIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT

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Playing Time

NORTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL

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Playing time Philosophy at the three levels

Freshmen level – all players will play at least some in the game, although time will most likely be limited for some depending on competitiveness of game
Junior varsity level-- all players will most likely play some in the game, however playing time will be limited for some depending on game situations
Varsity level– playing time is earned by performance at practices/prior games, there is no guarantee of playing time for all players due to the competitiveness of varsity competition

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Purpose

This is a general idea on why coaches select players and how playing time is determined. The goal is to help parents understand the decision making process.

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Priorities

Instill Hard Work in a competitive, challenging environment
Win / Create a Winning Environment
Help Individuals Reach Goals and help our team achieve Team Goals

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II. Selection for Varsity

Skill Level
Fitness and Conditioning
Physical Strength
Mental Strength and Discipline

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III. Playing Time

Playing time is determined by:

(first) Practice: player is performing and � succeeding in practice consistently
(second) Game: player is performing and succeeding in games
(third) Coach’s: input from other coaches

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III. Playing Time

Tier 1 Players: Starters [5 players]

These players consistently succeed in practice and during the game

Tier 2 Players: First Subs Off the Bench [3-5 players]

These players are doing very well in practice and games. Sometimes these players are good enough to start, but the starters are having more success on a consistent basis or it could simply be matchups

Tier 3 Players: Subs/ practice players [3-5 players]

These players have the skill to be on varsity, but occasional struggle in practice and/or games. We take these players to develop them to eventually hope they achieve varsity playing time, these players are critical for assisting with scout team prep and may often split time with the JV team to get more playing time if sophomores or juniors.

*Players can move up or down through the tiers throughout the whole season.

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IV. When and Why Do Coaches Sub?

Players are not performing in games and/or practices
Players need a break (fitness and conditioning) or are injured
Players get in foul trouble
We have a comfortable lead
We want to give the team a different look OR different match ups

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VI. When Should You Ask about Playing Time?

When you don’t know your position on the team or what tier you are in terms of ability or skill/fitness/conditioning
When you want to know what to improve on to move up in tiers and receive more playing time
These conversations don’t guarantee more playing time rather inform student athletes how they can garner more playing time, sometimes other players are simply better, more skilled or in better fitness/conditioning shape

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Guideline 9 �Receiving treatment from trainer

JUST COMMUNICATE IN ADVANCE WITH TRAINER TO RECEIVE TREATMENT/TAPING AS TO MAXIMIZE HEALTH AND/OR RECOVERY FROM INJURY AND BE COGNIZANT OF TEAM PRACTICE SCHEDULE

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Guideline 10 �Enjoy the Experience

ALL OF IT-- THE DAILY GRIND OF DAY TO DAY PRACTICES, THE COMPETITION OF GAMES, ATMOSPHERE OF SUPPORT, THE FAMILY NATURE OF BEING ON A TEAM, A FLEETING EXPERIENCE THAT CREATES MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME

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Miscellaneous Boosters and Fundraising

ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE SWEATSHIRT ORDER, TEAM FAN PAGE, Concession Stand ??,REACH OUT TO INTERESTED PARENTS ONCE TEAMS SELECTED-- HAD 22nd annual Future Hoopsters Camp and that fundraised significant funds for players travel gear and shooting shirts

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LET'S GET STARTED �Register on Family ID, proof of physicals to Nurse by November 27

Get all registration done by Wednesday November 27th current physical accounted for and make sure to be all registered

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Tryout schedule is on twitter and website

TRYOUTS WILL BE December 2, 3, 4 WITH TEAMS SELECTED by 12/4

GRADE 9 Tryouts Right After School

GRADES 10, 11, 12 ON SCHEDULE

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Opportunities between now and December 2nd

Open Gym/WT.RM

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Questions

WHAT DID I MISS, ANYTHING ELSE I CAN CLARIFY FOR STUDENT ATHLETES OR PARENTS