2017-2018 MEDFORD MEMORIAL BOYS’ BASKETBALL

TEAM GUIDELINES & EXPECTATIONS

RESPECT

1. Coaches - Respect them as you would respect your classroom teachers.

- Mr. or Coach is the manner in which you should address them.

2. Teammates - You are now part of a “team”, encourage one another, always pick each other up, we win or lose together.

3. Opponents - Be respectful to the opposing team, be a class act, represent your town and school in the right fashion.

4. Referees - Respect the referees calls and judgments, you are not going to change them.

- Negative remarks and/or body language will not be tolerated.

- A coach is the only person who will voice an opinion with a referee.

BEHAVIOR

1. School - One individual’s actions reflect the entire team, coaches included.

- Detention = loss of playing time

- Suspensions = missed games (1 day = 1 game, 2 days = 2 games, etc.)

2. Bus - Please be seated at all times, your safety is our main concern.

- No or eating/drinking at any time without coaches permission.

3. Game - Appropriate cheering and bench conduct, we expect a display of good sportsmanship at all times.

PRACTICE

1. Locker Room - When practicing at Memorial, you will report to Coach Reed’s room immediately after homeroom. He will escort you the locker room.

2. Haines - When practicing at Haines, you will report to Coach Reed’s room immediately after homeroom. He will escort you the locker room, then to Haines. All players must wear either a sweatshirt or jacket when walking between the schools and must bring all of their belongings with them (i.e. backpacks, text books, clothing, etc.)

3. Tardiness - If arriving late to practice you must have a pass/note from a teacher or parent/guardian.

4. Absent - Please leave a voice message with one of your coaches if you will be absent for any reason (numbers listed below).

5. PLYP - Practice Like You Play, always hustle and give maximum effort.


RESPONSIBILITY

1. Teams - The school team comes before any rec/travel/AAU team.

2. Health - Take good care of your body; if you are injured in any way please let a coach know immediately.

- Any player with asthma and/or severe allergies must have their inhaler and/or EpiPen with them at all times (i.e. meetings, practices, games).

- Please report all allergies and medical concerns to the coaches ASAP.

3. Equipment - Have shorts, tee shirts, practice jerseys, sweatshirts, and proper sneakers ready for each practice.

4. Uniform - Be sure to have all the proper uniform parts with you on game days.

MISCELLANEOUS

1. Hustle - Everyone jogs on and off the court during practices and games.

2. Bench - Everyone cheers for the team and focuses ONLY on the game.

3. Play Hard - Play the right way; go hard for all 28 minutes, good things will happen.

NO CELL PHONES ARE TO BE SEEN OR USED WITHOUT A COACHES PERMISSION

COACHES SCHOOL PHONE #’S

Mr. Fasolo 609-654-4056 EXT 8504

Mr. Reed 609-654-7707 EXT 8385

http://www.medfordmemorial.org/basketball.htm


PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN TO MR. REED

BY MONDAY (12/7)

I have read and fully understand the team guidelines and expectations for this upcoming season.

Parent/Guardian Signature______Date______

Player Signature______Date______