2015 – 2016
GILBERT TIGERS
BASKETBALL
ATHLETE-PARENT
HANDBOOK
DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE & DESIRE!
Gilbert High School Basketball
Boys Basketball Parent-Player Handbook
1.
LETTER TO PARENTS
PAGE 1
2.
PROGRAM GOALS
PAGE 2
3.
PRACTICE PREPARATION
PAGE 2
4.
GAME DAY DRESS
PAGE 2
5.
GAME DAY UNIFORMS
PAGE 2
6.
PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
PAGE 3
7.
TEAM RULES
PAGE 3
8.
COMMUNICATION – PARENTS/GUARDIAN/COACH
PAGE 4
9.
GAME DAY TRAVEL
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10.
DISCIPLINE
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11.
GRADES
PAGE 5
12.
LOCKER ROOM
PAGE 5
13.
PLAYING PHILOSOPHY
PAGE 5
14.
MISCELLANEOUS
PAGE 5
15.
VICTORY WITH HONOR
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Gilbert High School Basketball
To The Parents of Players
Thank you for supporting and encouraging your son and for helping him be a part of our
program. He is important to you and he is important to his team and our coaches. We
want him to be a successful player, yet we know that basketball success must come
after family and academic success.
We will require grade checks and expect proper dress and behavior as he represents
our Gilbert High basketball program.
We are passionate to continue to build an exciting and successful program at Gilbert
High. Your son belongs to one of the best districts in the state and one of the most
competitive athletic regions in all sports. You will not find a nicer gym in the state. In
order to become as successful as possible we need to recognize the efforts of many,
including parents, administrators, community supporters, GHS instructors and staff,
other GHS sports programs, and our coaches. Visit our program website for additional
information throughout the year. The website is as follows:
www.gilberttigerbasketball.org
Please support your son and our team in positive ways. Encourage them at home,
cheer for them at games and enjoy the season.
Please allow the referees and opponents to do their jobs without negative comments;
help make Gilbert High a place where every game is enjoyable.
Again, thank you for all your help and support. It is appreciated.
Coaching Staff:
Varsity:
Jay Caserio
Scott Newendyke
Junior Varsity:
Jason Gremillion
Fabain Valladilod
Freshmen:
Clyde Myles
Clint Treadway
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PROGRAM GOALS
To provide the Gilbert Unified School District with:
1.
A basketball program that meets the needs of the athletes of Gilbert High School.
2.
A basketball program that develops athletes physically, mentally and emotionally.
3.
A basketball program that respects all people and represents itself as first class
on and off the court.
4.
A basketball program that provides an equal opportunity for all basketball players
to reach their full potential.
PRACTICE PREPARATION
 Be at practice on time with full attention and effort. Practice with a purpose.
 Be prepared with proper gear for the court and notebook during film.
 Have a goal, even if small, for every practice. Improve at something everyday.
GAME DAY DRESS
The athletes in the Gilbert High basketball program will wear one of the following four
options to school on game day. Each level in the program will choose what they want to
wear as a team, with the exception of away games. The entire program will wear their
travel gear with a Gilbert Tigers T-shirt on the road.
 Gilbert Tigers T-shirt with jeans. Not jean shorts.
 Gilbert Tigers polo shirt with jeans. Not jean shorts.
 Gilbert Tigers travel gear (away games only).
 Dress shirt and tie.
GAME DAY UNIFORMS
We want to establish a first class look, so we have set the following game day
guidelines pertaining to dress. We want all of our teams to dress alike for games.
 All game jerseys are to be tucked in and shorts pulled up at all times.
 Each player on the team should be wearing appropriate shoes and socks.
 We would like each player to have an appropriate haircut and stay with that haircut.
 No cutoff t-shirts. No individual head or armbands. No distractions.
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PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
Dress, act and speak in ways that bring respect and dignity to you, your family, our
school and our team in class, on campus and in the community.
AT SCHOOL:
 School is our main priority. Plan ahead so that schoolwork and basketball do not
conflict. If you are struggling in school, talk to your coaches. They can help you
work out a plan to balance both priorities.
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 All forms and fees must be filled out and submitted prior to the first game. StudentAthletes cannot practice or play until all forms are on file.
 Student-Athletes need to be on time to class and all basketball functions.
 Give full attention to coaches. Give 100% effort in practice and competition. Work
hard to accomplish team goals. Perfect attendance does not guarantee playing
time.
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 Student-Athletes are expected to participate in all fundraisers. $$ due 12/16/14,
including tax credit donations.
 Display good sportsmanship in winning and losing. You are representing Gilbert
High School at all times. What you do doesn’t only represent yourself. Your actions
represent your family, the Gilbert High basketball program, Gilbert High and the
community.
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 This program is an educational experience. We want you to become confident,
competitive, assertive and aggressive in a team situation. This demands
commitment, unselfishness and loyalty.
TEAM RULES
 During practice, games or entering any gymnasium the athletes will not be wearing
hats, sunglasses, or distracting jewelry. At home games the players will sit with the
student body and on road games behind our team. During the varsity halftime the
players may be in the dressing room to learn. Phones will be collected by coaches
on game days when the players get to the gym and returned after the game.
 No athlete may participate in any athletic event if he has not attended a full and
normal class schedule on the day of the event. Exceptions to this rule would be an
excused absence or a family emergency.
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 Student-Athletes currently receiving a D or F in any class are required to attend
study sessions arranged by their coach until their grade is raised.
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 All student-athletes will be dealt with individually if an issue may arise. No situation
is exactly the same; therefore all consequences are not exactly the same.
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COMMUNICATION - PARENTS/GUARDIAN/COACH
Both parenting and coaching are extremely difficult vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we
are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide greater benefit to our children. As parents, when your
child becomes involved in the Gilbert Tiger basketball program, you have a right to understand what expectations are
placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coaches.
Communication You Should Expect From Your Child’s Coach
1.
Philosophy of the coach.
2.
Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the squad.
3.
Locations and times of all practices and contests.
4.
Team requirements (i.e. fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning).
5.
Procedures should your child be injured during participation.
6.
Discipline as the result of your child unable to follow team rules and expectations.
Communication Coaches Expect From Parents
1.
Concerns expressed directly to the coach.
2.
Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.
3.
Specific concern in regard to coaches’ philosophy and/or expectations.
As your child becomes involved in the Gilbert Tiger basketball program, he will experience some of the most
rewarding moments of his life. It is important to understand there may be times when things do not go the way you or
your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged.
Appropriate Concerns To Discuss With Coaches
1.
The treatment of your child mentally and physically.
2.
Ways to help your child improve.
3.
Concerns about your child’s behavior.
It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you would like. Coaches are professionals. They make
judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all student-athletes involved. As you have seen from
the list above, certain things can be discussed with your child’s coach. Other things, such as those in the next
paragraph must be left to the discretion of the coach.
Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches
1.
Playing time.
2.
Team strategy.
3.
Play calling.
4.
Other student-athletes.
There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These are encouraged. It is
important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position. When these conferences are
necessary, the following procedures should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concern.
If these non-appropriate issues are brought up, then the player will lose playing time!
If You Have A Concern To Discuss With a Coach
1.
Call to set up an appointment.
2.
Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional
times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolutions.
What Can A Parent Do If The Meeting With The Coach Did Not Provide An Agreeable Resolution?
1.
Call and set up an appointment with the Athletic Director, Mr. Dan Haasch, to discuss the situation.
Since the research indicates that a student involved in extra-curricular activities has a greater chance for success
during adulthood, this program has been established. Many of the character traits required to be successful
participant are exactly those that will promote successful life after high school. We hope this information makes both
your child’s and your experience with Gilbert High School basketball program very enjoyable.
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GAME DAY TRAVEL
Every varsity athlete must ride the bus to and from every away game. Exceptions will
be made under certain circumstances. JV and freshmen can arrange a ride home after
the game with parents and coach if needed. Athletes are expected to be on the bus at
the scheduled time of departure. Failure to be on the bus will result in not playing in the
game except for emergency situations. During the travel to the game, the focus is on
the task at hand (game); therefore, conversation should be used for personal focus.
DISCIPLINE
Discipline will be handed out in a fair and firm manner. Each incident will be handled
individually and the disciplinary action will be based on the severity of the offense. The
following are consequences when needed:
A) Running B) Loss of playing time C) Suspension D) Removal from the team
GRADES
The coaching staff will issue grade checks periodically. The administration will also
check for eligibility at the end of the first semester and at the 4 ½ week grading period.
Per the student handbook an athlete will be ineligible if failing any class and/or does not
maintain a 2.0 GPA.
LOCKER ROOM
 No horseplay!
 Keep your locker locked at all times. All equipment should be in your locker when
not in use. Personal belongings should not be left outside your locker.
 Place all drinks and used tape in the trash. Do not leave any trash lying around.
 The locker room is for Gilbert High basketball student-athletes only. Parents and
friends of athletes may not come into the locker room at any time.
PLAYING PHILOSOPHY
The Gilbert basketball program is a competitive program. The coaching staff makes every effort
on the freshmen and JV teams to allow all players playing time and still maintain this
competitive philosophy. Thus, all players do not receive the same amount of playing time.
They will, however, receive the same in-depth instruction, which will enable them to become the
best basketball player they can.
The players that makeup the varsity team are those that the coaching staff feels gives them the
best chance of being successful and at the same time still develop to their fullest potential.
There are no guaranteed amounts of playing time for those athletes who make up the varsity
team. The coaching staff will make decisions that they feel benefits the entire program.
MISCELLANEOUS
 During drills, everyone will participate either by performing or encouraging. Concentration
should be high for ultimate performance. No sitting and/or chatting during drills.
 Bickering on the court is unacceptable. Do not waste practice complaining, arguing, and/or
gossiping. Respect each other!
 Absolutely no hazing will be tolerated.
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Pursuing Victory with Honor
Interscholastic athletic competition should demonstrate high standards of ethics and sportsmanship and promote the development
of good character and other important life skills. The highest potential of sports is achieved when participants are committed to
pursuing victory with honor according to six core principles: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good
citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Character”). This Code applies to all student-athletes that are a part of the Gilbert Tiger Basketball
Program. I understand that, in order to be a part of Gilbert Tiger Basketball, I must act in accord with the following:
TRUSTWORTHINESS
1.
Trustworthiness: Be worthy of trust in all I do.
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Integrity — live up to high ideals of ethics and sportsmanship and always
pursue victory with honor; do what’s right even when it’s unpopular or
personally costly.
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Honesty — live and compete honorably; don’t lie, cheat, steal or engage in
any other dishonest or unsportsmanlike conduct.
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Reliability — fulfill commitments; do what I say I will do; be on time to
practices and games.
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Loyalty — be loyal to my school and team; put the team above personal
glory.
RESPECT
2.
Respect: Treat all people with respect all the time and require the same of other
student-athletes.
3.
Class: Live and play with class; be a good sport; be gracious in victory and accept
defeat with dignity; give fallen opponents help, compliment extraordinary perform-ance,
show sincere respect in pre- and post-game rituals.
4.
Disrespectful Conduct: Don’t engage in disrespectful conduct of any sort including
profanity, obscene gestures, offensive remarks of a sexual or racial nature, trash-talking,
taunting, boastful celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport.
5.
Respect Officials: Treat contest officials with respect; don’t complain about or argue
with official calls or decisions during or after an athletic event.
CITIZENSHIP
6.
Play by the Rules: Maintain a thorough knowledge of and abide by all applicable game
and competition rules.
7.
Spirit of rules: Honor the spirit and the letter of rules; avoid temptations to gain competitive
advantage through improper gamesmanship techniques that violate the highest traditions of
sportsmanship.
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FAIRNESS
8.
Be Fair: Live up to high standards of fair play; be open-minded; always be willing to
listen and learn.
CARING
9.
Concern for Others: Demonstrate concern for others; never intentionally injure any
player or engage in reckless behavior that might cause injury to myself or others.
10.
Teammates: Help promote the well-being of teammates by positive counseling and
encouragement or by reporting any unhealthy or dangerous conduct to coaches.
RESPONSIBILITY
11.
Importance of Education: Be a student first and commit to getting the best education I
can. Be honest with myself about the likelihood of getting an athletic scholarship or
playing on a professional level and remember that many universities will not recruit
student-athletes that do not have a serious commitment to their education, the ability to
succeed academically or the character to represent their institution honorably.
12.
Role-Modeling: Remember, participation in sports is a privilege, not a right and that I
am expected to represent my school, coach and teammates with honor, on and off the
field. Consistently exhibit good character and conduct yourself as a positive role model.
Suspension or termination of the participation privilege is within the sole
discretion of the school administration.
13.
Self-Control: Exercise self-control; don’t fight or show excessive displays of anger or
frustration; have the strength to overcome the temptation to retaliate.
14.
Healthy Lifestyle: Safeguard your health; don’t use any illegal or unhealthy substances
including alcohol, tobacco and drugs or engage in any unhealthy techniques to gain, lose
or maintain weight.
15.
Integrity of the Game: Protect the integrity of the game; don’t gamble. Play the game
according to the rules.
I have read and understand the requirements of this Code of Conduct. I understand that
I’m expected to perform according to this code and I understand that there may be
sanctions or penalties if I do not.
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