2011-12
Girls’ Basketball Informational Packet
Contact information
Mike Schumacher- Head coach
763-745-6830
mike.schumacher@wayzata.k12.mn.us
Tina Christopherson- Varsity Assistant coach
763-745-6652
tina.christopherson@wayzata.k12.mn.us
Sara Boldt- Junior Varsity/ Assistant coach
763-745-6191
sara.boldt@wayzata.k12.mn.us
Jeremy Prickett- Sophomore/ Assistant coach
763-745-6935
Jeremy.prickett@wayzata.k12.mn.us
Chris Easton- Freshmen coach
763.745.6624
chris.easton@wayzata.k12.mn.us
Registration
All players must register in the athletic office BEFORE NOVEMBER 14th.
All forms available in the WHS athletic office or WHS online.
Must turn in eligibility form, current physical (on or after 6/15/09), and $155
participation fee.
Tryout Dates
Freshmen tryouts will take place November 7-9 from 5:45-7:15 in gyms 5
and 6. The team will be selected at that time after being evaluated by the
coaching staff.
Tryouts for 10-12 graders will take place starting November 14th from
2:45-5:30. Team selection may occur at any time during the week.
All players should wear basketball shoes, socks, t-shirts, and shorts for
tryouts. Remove all jewelry and pull back long hair.
Team Selection
Varsity team: the best 5-9 players in the program
JV team: the best remaining 6-10 players grades 9-12
Sophomore team: the best 10-12 tenth grade players (9th graders may be
used to fill roster spots or specific positions.)
Freshmen team: the best 10-12 ninth grade players.
Players could possibly move up or down a team, based on the following:
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B.
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D.
Injuries or illness on a particular team
Performance
To offer the opportunity for more playing time
Discipline
Parent Meeting
The parent meeting will take place Monday, November 21st at 7:00 in the second
floor forum.
Pictures
Team pictures for the Varsity, JV and Sophomore teams will take place Thursday,
December 8th at 2:40. Wear BLUE uniforms.
Practices
We will practice every weekday we don’t have a game. We also will practice
most Saturdays. Typically our practices run 2:30-5:15.
Scrimmages
The JV/ Varsity will play in a scrimmage on Saturday, November 19th at
Park High School. Bus leaves at 7:15. We will return approximately 2:30.
We will host a scrimmage on Saturday, November 26th. The scrimmage will be in
the morning and will conclude by 12:30.
Games
The game schedule can be found on the athletic website or the Lake Conference
website.
Special Events
Special nights will be the following dates:
1/7
Alumni Day
1/17 Parent Night
1/31 Staff Appreciation Night
2/10 Youth Night
2/21 Senior Night
Lettering policy
All JV and Varsity players who demonstrate the following will earn a letter:
A. Promptly attend all practices
B. Make positive contributions to the team in practice/ games.
C. Finish the season in good standing.
D. Have no violations.
Fundraising
Team fundraisers will be used to help cover costs that may include the
following:
Assistant coach
Computer/ iPad for Stats
Stat software
Video Camera/ equipment
Parent Night
Teacher Appreciation
Bagel Breakfasts
Coaching Videos
T-Shirts for ball girls
Color Posters for poster night
Video equipment
Institute for Athletic Medicine (12 team Scrimmage)
Please consider joining the Wayzata Athletic Boosters!
Team Apparel
Each year the basketball players order apparel. The cost varies year to year and
apparel is OPTIONAL and available to all players grades 9-12.
Transportation
Team busses will be used for most away games. Players will need their own
transportation to the Hill Murray Holiday tournament. All players should ride the bus
home after games unless specific arrangements are made with her coach. A player may
only ride home with her own parent.
Team Expectations
1. Represent yourself, your coach, your team, your school, and your family with class
and pride.
2. Work hard to make yourself the best player you can be, but keep team goals in mind
at all times.
3. Respect your parents, your coaches, your teammates, and your opponents.
4. Communicate questions or concerns to your coach as soon as possible. Follow the
chain of communication when addressing any issue: 1) player to coach, 2) parent and
player to coach, 3) parent and player to athletic director and coach.
5. Practices
Players are expected to attend all practices. Communicate in advance if you have to
miss for any reason.
6. Chemical/ substance use
Players are expected to remain chemically free! Violations of the behavior policy
will result in disciplinary action.
7. Maintain academic focus during and outside of the season. Basketball will not be
used as an excuse for poor academic performance.
8. Prepare during the off-season for the upcoming season. Work hard on the
fundamentals, particularly shooting and ball handling. Playing more than one sport is
encouraged.
Banquet
The coaches and parents of the captains plan the banquet and will provide
information regarding site, cost etc. as soon as possible.
Tips for basketball parents
Remember that basketball is a very difficult game. There will be good days and
bad days. Love and support your daughter regardless of how she plays. We will not base
our self-esteem on our performance in games or practice! Think about the messages you
are sending your daughter with your words and your body language.
Basketball is a team sport! Keep in mind the best interests of your daughter, but
understand that the coaches have the interests of the entire program in mind. Challenge
your daughter to be the best she can be; one of athletes’ biggest regrets is that they don’t
work hard enough and then are disappointed with the results. Remember why your
daughter plays basketball: to learn, to have fun, to compete, and to create memories.
When your daughter is the most down is when she most needs a role model to be
positive!