Bradford Prep Spring Sports Meeting 2018 Bradford Prep

Bradford Prep Spring Sports Meeting 2018

The Bradford Sports Philosophy • We believe athletics are an important part of the culture. • Student benefits of school-sponsored athletic program: • • Social benefits – development of relationships within peer group Teamwork Accountability School Spirit Discipline Emotional wellbeing – improved quality of life Health Benefits – fitness, agility, development of athletic skills • We are in the process of building a competitive Sports Program

MS Spring Sports Middle School Sports MS Boys Baseball MS Girls Softball MS Girls Soccer MS Track

HS Spring Sports High School Sports HS Boys Baseball HS Girls Soccer HS Track

MS Conference Middle School: Charlotte Beltway Conference (CBC) • • Cabarrus Charter Covenant Classical Carolina International Union Academy Gray Stone Day ACE Academy Queens Grant Corvian

HS Conference High School: PAC-7 (NCHSAA) • • Carolina International Union Academy Queens Grant Pine Lake Prep Community School Davidson Mountain Island Charter Gray Stone Day

Bradfordbears. org • New Athletics website provided by the Booster Club! www. bradfordbears. org • Streamlines communication • Sign up for alerts, check out articles, keep up with standings. • Social Media v Twitter- @BPSbears v Facebook- BPS Bears v Instagram- BPS Bears

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Ticket 2 Play All MS & HS students who are trying out for any of the MS or HS sports must have a “Ticket 2 Play” in hand, to participate in tryouts. This will help the coach know that all forms are turned in for any student that shows up with a ticket. • Physical (expires after 395 days) • Concussion form • Athlete pledge • Consent form

Cost • Athletics Fee • • • Middle School- $75 High School- $125 Admission to away conference and all home games • • Middle School- $3 Adult, $1 Student High School- maximum $6 admission (home games will be $1 for students, but not all conference teams will abide by that)

Student Athlete Check

Player Expectations • • Players will come prepared for practice and games with all proper attire and equipment Players will be expected to give full attention during training sessions and games The amount of playing time players will receive during games will be based on game performance, determination in practice, punctuality and attitude. Players should always be courteous of other players and teammates. It is expected that all players exemplify and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times. Players are expected to be respectful of their coaches, officials and opponents. Players are required to carry exceptional grades in school while being a distinguished athlete.

Coaches Expectations • Players and parents can expect coaches to provide a fun learning environment. • Coaches will be on time and prepared for training sessions and games. • Players and parents can expect the coaches to be fair and give an honest evaluation of players. • Coaches will promote good sportsmanship and lead by example. • Coaches will maintain good communication with parents and players. • Coaches will hold players accountable who do not abide by good sportsmanship, attendance in games and practice sessions. • Coaches will work toward not only the development of their team, but the individual development of each player.

Parent Responsibilities • • Parents are expected to get players to practice and games on time, as well as pick up players timely. All parents are expected to carry proper sideline behavior. Parents should not yell instructions from the sideline and allow the coaches to properly instruct. If late to practice or a game, parents are expected to notify the coaching staff immediately and ensure their player is properly prepared with attire, equipment and ready to play. Parents are required to fulfill financial commitments to the team. Parents should be supportive and recognize the value and importance of volunteers, coaching staff, team mangers, referees and officials. Be a role model and example to your child by exemplifying good sportsmanship at all times.

Parent Responsibilities • • Bradford parents and coaches will be expected to follow a 24 hour rule in regards to communicating with one another. Bradford coaches are competitive, and Bradford parents are passionate about their children. There may be times when coaches and parents disagree about playing time, position, strategy, or any number of things. The appropriate time to discuss these matters is not immediately following an athletics contest. As a result parents should not contact a coach within 24 hours of any such contest. Once the 24 hour window has passed a parent may request a meeting with the coach in order to discuss the disagreement. Parents and coaches should remain cordial and respectful during any such meeting.

Parent Responsibilities • • • Any student, parent, or individual that exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or inappropriate behavior may be barred from any additional athletic events that season. Second offense: in subsequent seasons will result in the barring of said individual from any athletic contests involving Bradford Preparatory School for the rest of the school year. Please follow the grievance policy outlined in the Student Athlete Handbook if any issues arise during the season.

Spring Sports Tryouts Spring sport tryout dates will be posted on bradfordprep. org.

Academic Eligibility • High School Students are eligible to tryout for the Spring Sports season if they meet the NCHSAA requirements. They must have passed 5 of their 8 classes the previous semester, and have been promoted. • Middle School Students are eligible if their overall average is a 70% or above (including art, PE, music).

Coaches • Baseball • HS Boys – Todd Greene • MS Boys – TBD Softball • MS- TBD • Track & Field • • • Middle School- Ra. Quaam Smith Michele King High School – Marcus Perry Girls Soccer • High School- Kendall Jackson • Middle School- TBD

Coaches Contact • Baseball HS Boys – Todd Greene (todd. greene@bradfordprep. org) MS Boys – TBD • Soccer HS- Kendall Jackson(cbccoachjackson@gmail. com) MS- AHC Jessica Turner (Jessica. turner@bradfordprep. org) Track & field MS – Ra. Quaam Smith (raquaam. smith@bradfordprep. org) MS – Michele King (michele. king@bradfordprep. org) HS – Marcus Perry (marcus. perry@bradfordprep. org) Softball - TBD

Questions? Our sports website (bradfordbears. org) will have the most up to date sports documents, forms and calendars. Thank you for coming! My email: marcus. perry@bradfordprepschool. org