Urbana Middle School
Basketball
Player & Parent Handbook
2009
Welcome To Urbana Middle School Basketball
This handbook has been created to help our parents and players become
acclimated to our expectations and rules to ensure that all the girls have a
productive and enjoyable time as part of the UMS Basketball Team.
We expect this to be a wonderful experience for your daughter and look
forward to seeing you at many of our games this year!
Rachel Hurliman, 7th and 8th Grade Coach
[email protected]
(217) 419-0619 (cell)
Girl’s Basketball Blog http://www.usd116.org/ums/gbasketball.html
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
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PLAYERS WILL STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE CLASSROOM. In order to be eligible to
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PLAYERS WILL POSITIVELY REPRESENT THE TEAM. UMS basketball players must display
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PLAYERS WILL PUT THE GOALS OF THE TEAM FIRST. As a UMS basketball player, you are
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PLAYERS WILL SHOW RESPECT. Each player is to show respect to teammates, coaches,
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PLAYERS WILL ATTEND ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES. Players are expected to attend all
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PLAYERS WILL BE ON TIME TO PRACTICE. Players are expected to arrive at practice 15
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PLAYERS WILL SUPPORT THE TEAM DURING Games. Players on the 8th grade team must
play, UMS basketball players must maintain a C average. One failing grade will keep players from playing
and practicing for an entire week. During this week players will attend practices; however, the player will
work on her homework until evidence of an improved grade has been shown to the coach. The player will
also not be allowed to travel with the team to any away games that week. If they ineligible for more then
two weeks in the season they will be removed from the team. One grade of D will result in the player not be
allowed to play or practice until evidence of an improved grade has been shown to the coach. A player who
is consistently ineligible may be dismissed from the team.
appropriate behavior at school. Receiving detentions and referrals is not acceptable. Players are also
expected to behave appropriately on the bus, at other schools and at restaurants. Players who choose to
behave inappropriately are subject to consequences including loss of playing time, loss of team privileges, or
dismissal from the team.
expected to put your team first. Your individual goals and your team’s goals do not necessarily
conflict, but when they do, you accept that decisions are made for the good of the entire team. In
order for our team to be successful on the court, we must develop trusting relationships with each
other.
teachers, opposing teams and officials. Failure to do so will result in consequences including loss of
playing time, loss of team privileges, or dismissal from the team.
practices and games. A note should be given when players have excused absences include those due
to illness, family emergency, and funeral. Injured players are expected to attend all practices and
games. Players must inform the coach before any missed practice or game. Missed practices and
game will affect playing time. Unexcused practices or games may result in loss of playing time or
dismissal from the team.
minutes early (on non-school days) to stretch and go through pre-practice. On school days when
practice begins at 3:55, players must come to the gym immediately and be on the court no later than
3:55. The court must be set up and all players must be ready to begin pre-practice at the indicated
start time. Players that are late to practice will run. Girls that are consistently late to practice and/or
not helping set up may be dismissed from the team.
report to the gym by 3:55 and are responsible for setting up the gym for each home game. Players
on the 7th grade team are responsible for putting away the equipment and cleaning the gym at the end
of each game. No players are to leave the gym until the coach has given the entire team permission to
leave. Players must remain in the gym the entire duration of both games. Players are expected to sit
together and cheer on the other grade level team behind the bench. Players should refrain from
activities that take their attention away from watching the game and cheering.
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PLAYERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE AND PREPARED. Players are responsible for having the
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PLAYERS WILL WORK HARD. Players will give 100% effort at practice to become the best
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PLAYERS WILL UNDERSTAND THAT BENCH TIME IS ALSO PLAYING TIME. As an
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AWAY GAMES. Any players not riding the bus home must have a written note from their parents
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PLAYERS APPAREL ON GAME DAYS. Players will be wearing traveling gear that they will
necessary items to participate at practice and for games. All players must bring a full water bottle to
each practice for water breaks. Players are expected to take care of issued equipment. Each player
will receive a jersey and warm-ups, which must be returned in good condition at the end of the season.
Jerseys may only be worn during games and warm-ups may only be worn during games. Jewelry is
not to be worn during practices or games (IESA Rules).
possible athlete she can. Players will hustle at all times at practice and maintain a positive attitude.
Urbana basketball player, you maintain the same focus and enthusiasm whether you are between the
lines or on the bench. You accept that playing time is decided by the coach for the good of the team in
the circumstances of the moment. You know that Urbana’s bench is its secret weapon: every player
has her head in the game at every moment, and is ready to come in at any opportunity. Coaches need
to be able to count on you at a second’s notice. Show them you are ready by being aware of what is
happening on the court.
indicating whom they are riding with.
purchase. The team will wear this gear for every game. The girls will get to keep the gear.
PARENT INFORMATION
As a parent of an UMS Basketball Player, we ask the following from you:
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Please make arrangements to pick up your daughter on time at the end of each practice and game.
The coach will stop practice 5 minutes prior to the end of practice to allow time to put away
equipment. When returning home from an away game, the coaches will ask players to use cell phones
to call home to inform parents when we are 10 minutes from town. I will have practices done on time
pick up your child on time please.
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Please demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship while representing Urbana Basketball. Please cheer
for our team’s efforts and successes and never celebrate our opponents’ mistakes. Display of poor
sportsmanship will be removal from sporting events.
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Please understand that basketball officials are off-limits to fans. Refrain from yelling at the referees—before,
during and after the game—no matter what the perceived error or injustice. Urbana’s coaches believe
players must learn to perform under adversity, and to not waste emotion or effort on things not within their
control.
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Please understand that it is not guaranteed that each girl will play during a game. Playing time in games are
not guaranteed and equal playing time is not possible. Lineup decisions are the result of careful
consideration about our own team’s chemistry, and our opponent’s strengths and weaknesses. Playing time
is earned by proven performance and hard work demonstrated at practice and in the classroom.
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Please refrain from measuring your daughter’s basketball experience solely by the amount of her playing
time. We strive to inject each player with a love for the sport, teaching her to value the opportunity to be
strong and confident, whether in practice or a game. The growth of character and work ethic will help the
student athlete to be successful in all of life.
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If you have a question regarding your daughter’s playing time, please start by asking your daughter.
Coaches are constantly providing each player with feedback at practices. Encourage your daughter to
ask her coach how she can improve as a player, rather than asking how she can play more.
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If you are concerned about a basketball-related issue that requires you to speak directly with a coach, we
ask that you contact us to schedule a private meeting and refrain from speaking to us before or after
practices or games.
PLAYER CONTRACT
I have read, understand, and agree to the UMS Tiger Basketball Player Expectations. I understand
that failure to meet these guidelines will result in loss of opportunities to continue as a member of
the UMS Tiger Basketball Team.
Print Name: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
I, the parent of above named player, have also read and understand the requirements set forth by
the coaches of my daughter.
Print Name: ____________________________ Signature: ____________________________ Date: _________