HIGH STANDARDS – NO EXCUSES
-HARDWORKING – PLAY SMART – RESPECTFUL - TOUGH
8th Grade Boys Basketball
Philosophy:
• Our team philosophy will be based on the premise that each team member believes
that our collective success is more important than his individual glory. Our main goal
for the season is to become better HSE Basketball Players.
• To be successful, we firmly believe that all of our players need to choose to have
good attitudes, work hard, be willing to listen, have the desire to improve, and the
will to win.
Conduct:
1. Conduct in and out of school must be representative of the highest standards set forth
by FCJ athletics. The student handbook rules always apply to all members of the
team.
2. Any conduct by any player or players that does not reflect well on our school and
basketball program (in school or out of school) will result in consequences on the
basketball court (playing time decreased, suspension, extra conditioning, etc.).
Individual actions may result in team consequences as well as individual
consequences. Repeat offenses or extreme offenses may result in being kicked off the
team.
* Examples: Disruptive in class; being disrespectful to coaches, teachers,
teammates, or referees; receiving a technical foul; detentions; cussing; displaying
bad sportsmanship; stealing; destruction of property; drug or alcohol use; etc.
3. Any negative report by a teacher will result in negative consequences for the player and/or
team.
Practice:
1. Time on schedule is start time, please arrive 10 min. early to get dressed and
stretched.
2. If you are going to miss practice, please notify the coach as soon as possible.
3. Excused absences include: illness, family emergencies, and religious holidays.
4. If ill the day before a game and miss practice, don’t expect to play in the game.
5. Missing practice for discipline reasons at school will result in sitting out a half.
After the first occurrence, any other discipline issues will result in a game suspension.
6. Vacation is not an excused absence – must sit out 1 half for every day missed.
7. Players are required to wear winter hats or hoods to and from practices and games.
8. Pick up and drop off players at the back door near the gym.
Appearance:
1. No headbands, wristbands, etc.– wear nothing that will call attention to you as an
individual.
2. Dress shirt and tie must be worn for all games – to school and to the game.
- No cargo pants or tennis shoes
- Shirts must be tucked in at school and at games
3. Basketball shoes need to be blue and white. No neon/non team color socks or shoes.
HIGH STANDARDS – NO EXCUSES
-HARDWORKING – PLAY SMART – RESPECTFUL - TOUGH
Games:
1. Players must be in uniform for both games. No eating during the games – must stay
on bench and support their teammates. No headphones during games.
2. There is no set A and B teams. All players will stay dressed for both games, and all
players with eligible quarters should be dressed and ready to play in the B game.
3. Away games – Players may ride home with their parents, but the parent must sign a
sign-out sheet before departure. PLEASE plan on taking your son home.
4. Away games – Players stay after school and work on homework.
5. Playing time is non-negotiable. Players may talk to coaches about how they can
improve. There will be absolutely NO talk between parents and coach about playing
time. Coach Tschuor will not discuss this unless it is discussed with the player first.
Fieldhouse and other leagues: I am asking this year that parents and players not get involved in
playing for another team during our season. Every year we lose a kid for an extended period due
to an injury in another league. If HSE basketball is a priority to you there is NO reason at this
level for them to play in another league during our season. Being coached from two different
coaches during season creates bad habits.
Parents:
1. Please remember that we are trying to instill the value of TEAM success into our
players. Please refrain from any negative comments towards the coaches or other
players that will have a negative impact on the team. Please try to always be
positive and encouraging!
2. Playing time is not negotiable. Playing time is solely based on if a player is
coachable, has basketball knowledge and ability, and puts forth the effort in practices.
The coaches see the athletes two hours a day Monday through Friday. If your son is
not playing, it is because your son chose to not have the appropriate attitude,
work effort, and/or did not learn from his mistakes in practice.
3. Parents do not need to coach their kids from the stands. It is important for the
players to see that the coaches need to be respected and that parents should honor
their son’s coach, despite the circumstance. If a player is listening to mom or dad by
constantly looking up in the stands, then he will be pulled out of the game and
benched. Please don’t put your child in this situation. Teach your child to support the
coach’s decisions.
4. If your son has a concern or question about his position on the team, it is his
responsibility to ask the coaches firsthand. The athletes are becoming young men and
they need to learn how to solve or address a problem/concern in an adult-like manner.
5. If you plan to take your son home from an away game, you must sign him out after
the game. If you want him to ride home with another player, you must notify the
coach in advance with either a signed note or an e-mail.
6. Pick up/Drop Off at door 17. Please plan on picking up your son close to the end
time. Coaches are required to stay until ALL kids are picked up.
7. We look forward to a GREAT season. Thanks in advance for all of your help and
support!
Coach Contact Info:
Nick Tschuor: [email protected] / Phone: 317-594-4390 ext. 6810 CELL:
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PARENT TO-DO LIST
□ REMIND 101 – To receive messages via text, text
@Falcon8BB to 81010
You can opt-out of messages at any time by replying, 'unsubscribe
@Falcon8BB’. I will clear all subscribers after the season.
□ Contact Info – Need ASAP
□ Practice Pack Forms & Monday
□ Picture Day – TBD – Ordering should be completed online
□ Scorebook sign-up (1 or 2 people to help for season)
□ Post-game drink sign-up (one time per family)
□ After school meal coordinator
□ Season calendar (practices and games) is on FCJ basketball website
□ Post-season Banquet – Any parent volunteers?
Coach Tschuor Background
Your son will be spending a lot of time with me over the next few months, I feel
that it is important for you to get to know me. I have been coaching for 13 years
and have coached everything from 6th grade boys to High School. I spent two
seasons coaching at the HS level at my former high school, Muncie Central. This
is where I developed my passion for coaching. During that time we went to the
state finals twice and won over 80% of our games from Frosh to Varsity.
I have been in the HSE program for last 8 years, mostly at the 7th grade level. I
help with HSE basketball at all levels. I’ve always wanted to coach 8th grade and
I’m excited to finally have that opportunity. I believe that sports are a great
teaching tool for life lessons. What you learn in sports transfer to life situations, I
believe it is ok to fail and go through adversity. Everyone will experience it this
year, games will not go our way, calls won’t go our way, but we must learn from
that.
I believe that parents need to be parents and a support system, let the kids play and
the coach’s coach. HIGH STANDARDS – NO EXCUSES!
HIGH STANDARDS – NO EXCUSES
-HARDWORKING – PLAY SMART – RESPECTFUL - TOUGH
Ten Things Parents of Athletes Should Know
The following was written by a parent of 2 Division I college athletes. In his introduction,
he says “My point here is, it’s about them (the athlete). Get out of their way, enjoy the
process, and uncoil a bit. Someday far too soon this whole sports thing will be over and
you will be begging them to come home for Thanksgiving. TRUST ME!”
.
1. It’s not about you, it’s about them. Do not live your own sports dreams through
your kids. It’s their turn now. Let them make their own choices, both good and
bad.
2. Never talk to a coach about your child’s play time after a game. Actually you
never should. You should have your kid do that. That said, if you just can’t help
yourself, send an email the next day and ask for some phone time.
3. NEVER yell at referees. They are trying. How would you like it if someone came
to your job and screamed at you? Not. So. Much. If you have a real issue file a
grievance the next day.
4. Do NOT coach your kid from the sideline. Your job is to be a cheerleader, not a
coach. If you wanted to coach, you should have volunteered.
5. It is EXTREMELY UNLIKELY you are raising a professional athlete. I promise
you. Relax, let them have a good time and learn the lessons they are supposed
to be learning in sports.
6. Kids should play the sport that is in season until they are in middle school. Then
they can decide which one or two sports they want to play and become more
focused. Cross training prevents injuries and burnout.
7. If you have nothing nice to say, sit down and be quiet. Don’t be “that” parent.
8. If you are losing your mind on the sideline of game, it’s time to look in the mirror
and figure out why. It’s not normal to care that much about sports. Put that
energy into something more productive.
9. Let them fail. Forgotten equipment, not working out, not practicing at home? Let
them suffer the consequences of that. It will make them better.
10. Your kids are watching you. Make them proud not embarrassed.
Participation in school athletics should be an enjoyable learning experience for
the student-athlete. The behavior and attitude of the parents is critical in this
process. Years from now, parents will care deeply about their grown child’s health
and happiness, but very little about how many points they scored in a junior high
school game, meet, or match. Please help us to teach the important lessons that
come from participating in athletics. These experiences can make a positive
impact on your child’s ability to handle the tremendous challenges of life. Great
teams have players, coaches, and parents pulling together toward a common
goal. Thank you for trusting us to do our part!