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JR Greyhounds Basketball Association JR Greyhounds Basketball Association

2010 – 2011 Season2010 – 2011 Season

Boys 6Boys 6th, th, 7 7th,th, & 8 & 8th Gradeth Grade

6th Grade Head Coach - Bill Blythe

404-384-0983

bblytheb@aol.com

7th Grade Head Coach – Rick Elliott

770-843-1868 Rickd44@bellsouth.net

8th Grade Head Coach – Bill Blythe

404-384-0983

bblytheb@aol.com

Boys Program Director – Bill Blythe

JR Greyhounds BasketballJR Greyhounds Basketball

President: Tom Childers

Vice President: Row Hutchins

Program Director: Bill Blythe

Web Sites

www.popeboysjrbasketball.com

http://www.ccjbc.com

Webmaster: Sara Childers

JR Greyhounds BasketballJR Greyhounds Basketball BOYS Program StaffBOYS Program Staff

2010 – 20112010 – 2011

COACH ABNEY’S COACH ABNEY’S

PHILOSOPHY OF COACHINGPHILOSOPHY OF COACHING

The relationship with the players is the most important thing. We want to teach our

student-athletes, through the game of basketball, how to live lives of great

character. We want our players to be taught how to live right and to be able to see

their coaches modeling that same behavior that is being taught. We will have high

expectations for our players and will set high goals for them that can only be

achieved through hard work and self-discipline. We want our players to have the

greatest experience of their lives playing for Pope. In the end, we want Pope

basketball players to say that: 1) they were pushed to work hard in achieving high

goals and expectations; 2) they learned a lot about life and the game of basketball;

and 3) they loved every single minute of it.

PLAYER EXPECTATIONSPLAYER EXPECTATIONSGeneral Info

# 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball

Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only

You are now part of, and represent, Pope Basketball

Good sportsmanship to your team, opponent, and referees. Don’t talk back to coaches or officials.

Physical Fitness - Work to improve your fitness

You must take responsibility for your actions

It is your responsibility to get to practice on time. Get a ride from another player if you need to.

Call your coach ahead of time about missing games

Keep track of you gear

School RulesGrades – Very Important – Both now & in

future Manage your time – Plan ahead for projects

and homework

Practice RulesPractice on your own - Foul shots, dribbling, etc

15 Minutes prior to practice time to stretch and warm up

Always wear practice jerseys & shorts

100% Effort – Drills improve skills

Listen and Learn – Purpose & Instructions

Closed practices (players & coaches only)

8th Grade – Weekend Varsity Home Games = Practice

Game Rules Minimum of 30 minutes prior to game time

Arrive in Uniform and Warm Ups

Bring both uniforms to all games

Bring your own water / sports drink

There is not a minimum playing time requirement – Everyone does not have to play in a game

Home Games - Last Team picks up Gym

Uniform Info Home – White/ Gray Away – Blue / Black

COLD WATER ONLY !!!!!!!!DO NOT USE BLEACH !!!!!!

Lost Equip $ 150.00 Per Uniform $ 25.00 Gym Bag $ 25.00 Shooting Shirt

T-Shirts – All Same Color – No Logos or PrintShoes – White, Limited Dark Blue TrimSocks – Regular White Gym Socks

PARENT EXPECTATIONSPARENT EXPECTATIONSGeneral Info

# 1 Priorities – Faith / Family / School / Pope Basketball

Playing time is discussed by players and coaches only

You are now part of, and represent, Pope BasketballGood sportsmanship toward your team, coaches, opponent, and referees

Your players adopt your attitudes

Support the Coaches & Players Review the Player Expectations with your athlete and help him live up to

the expectations

*** 24 Hour Rule – Do not try to confront or complain to coach immediately after a game – give 24 hours / overnight to have an opportunity to decompress ***

Discipline – The By-laws provide the guidance concerning player and parent discipline issues

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIESPARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

JR Program Support Opportunities Team Parents / Liaisons - Advisory Board

6th Grade Team Mom – open

7th Grade Team Mom – Laurie Habla

8th Grade Team Mom – Lynette Hansbrough

Concessions Coordinator - Suzanne & Jeff Rowland

Home Games – Concessions / Book / Clock / Stats/Clean Up (last game)

Holiday Classic Jr Program Fundraiser – Concessions / Book / Clock / Gate

Program Fundraising – “Free Throw Shootathon” next Saturday, 10/9

Philips Arena – 8th grade

Awards Program

Varsity Support Tip-Off Dinner – (Food & Clean Up)

Attend Home Games (Players are on pass list)

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JR Greyhounds Basketball Association JR Greyhounds Basketball Association

General Membership Meeting General Membership Meeting

10/03/0910/03/09

President:

Tom Childers

Vice President:

Row Hutchins

Treasurer:

Scott Nix Scott Nix

Secretary:

Carol Porter

Program Director:Program Director:

Bill BlytheBill Blythe

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General Membership Meeting 2010 – 2011General Membership Meeting 2010 – 2011

Proposed BudgetProposed Budget

Microsoft Excel Wo rks h e et

Resolutions

• PROCESS: One Vote Per Member Family – A Member to make motion to accept each resolution and a different member to second. Then a vote by a show of hands

• Resolution # 1 – Agreement to accept proposed budget

Parent Representative to Advisory Committee

• Primary task is to present a slate of candidates for Corporate Officer’s to serve the next year for approval of the General Membership at the year-end meeting.

• Each team to elect one parent to serve one year term

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General Membership Meeting 2009 – 2010General Membership Meeting 2009 – 2010

Jr. Greyhounds Basketball AssociationJr. Greyhounds Basketball Association

Advisory Committee 2010 - 11Advisory Committee 2010 - 11

Rick Elliott – Chairman

Jerry Nix

Harry Fraley

Pat Abney

8th grade rep Garrick DeBowles

7th grade rep Paul Deveraux

6th grade TBD

•nominates slate for Board of Directors

•makes suggestions to improve Association

Important DatesImportant Dates

•Shootathon – next Saturday, 10/9 (see Web)•Pre-Season Tournaments

•Wheeler 10/15-11/2•Could be others

•Holiday Tournament at Pope: Winter Break•Picture Day: 11/7•Kickoff Dinner: 11/14•Midnight Madness: 11/19 Game•Shadow Nights:

•6th Grade 11/23•7th Grade 12/3•8th Grade 12/10

•Philips Arena: 12/1 for 8th Grade•CCJBC Tournament at Cobb Civic Center: 1/24-2/13•Varsity Games – schedule attached

All dates and times will be on Website – web is official communication vehicle!