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Post by nltdiego on Apr 9, 2015 22:24:32 GMT -6
Coaches,
Im giving this a try for the first time. We usually have our meeting after august tryouts and want to have meeting before spring ball.
Anybody do this? What do you go over?
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Post by jackedup on Apr 10, 2015 8:43:49 GMT -6
We do both. I just had our spring meeting Tuesday. I specifically focused on academic requirements going into next season, fundraising which is picking up, and our spring/summer calendar. In August, we'll discuss playing time, volunteering, rules & regulations, etc.
I think this really helps with organizing parents' plans with summer vacation, spring events, recruiting, etc. Also, I want to do as much of our fundraising early. So, this helps organize help and explain exactly the whats and whys of each fundraiser.
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Post by nltdiego on Apr 10, 2015 10:16:16 GMT -6
How many parents were in attendance?
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Post by newhope on Apr 10, 2015 10:21:13 GMT -6
We also typically do one in the spring and again in the fall. We are required to have one in the fall. After several years at the same place, our spring one will now become primarily for incoming freshmen parents. I've turned what we go over into a powerpoint--but it has our program goals, rules, expectations of parents and players--pretty much anything I think can be an issue at some point, I try to cover it in the meeting and in the spring I give them a calendar that runs through the next December as well.
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Post by coachbdud on Apr 10, 2015 10:38:26 GMT -6
we have one in the spring and one in the fall
spring we go over basic rules, our spring ball/summer schedule
touch on important dates
-passing tourneys
-car washes
-team camp
player/parent expectations
school/district policies(no smoking, drinking, steroids, etc.)
-eligibility
-fundraisers, and fundraisers, and fundraisers, also some fundraisers
-opportunities to buy team gear/spirit pack (aka more fundraisers lol)
in the fall it is usually a bit shorter... give them a 2nd copy of the game schedule, explain practice times and when we will have study hall
touch on expectations, rules, missed practice = missed playing time etc.
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Post by CoachBrownAZ on Apr 10, 2015 23:43:49 GMT -6
Nowadays you have to talk to parents like children. It's unfortunate but it protects you as the coach. Set full expectations as to what is acceptable behavior at your practices, games, before and after.
I tell my parents there are no conversations under any circumstances about playing time. There are no conversations with any of my coaches after games. They talk to me and set an appointment.
You demand professionalism and they treat toy professional.
You demand respect and they treat you with respect.
I have no problems with parents to my face but behind my back they all think I'm a dick.
Then i go nicey mode and talk about all the program stuff that we gotta cover and soften the mood lol.
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Post by coachbdud on Apr 11, 2015 0:05:43 GMT -6
will also add we now go over social media policy with the kids
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Post by Coach Bennett on Apr 11, 2015 9:38:09 GMT -6
I ask parents to let us know if there's something going on at home or in our athletes' lives that we should know about. That way, we can use a certain degree of discretion if "Johnny" isn't himself one day.
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Post by mholst40 on Apr 11, 2015 11:09:59 GMT -6
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Post by peacock1915 on Apr 11, 2015 18:50:46 GMT -6
We have ours in the spring. We had five packets that were handed out.
1. Forms needed to play
2. Fundraising/Player Pack
3. College Recruiting
4. Calendar for summer
5. Handbook
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Post by jackedup on Apr 11, 2015 19:42:23 GMT -6
How many parents were in attendance? Typically, I have a about 75%. But we had a baseball (v/jv) and Lacrosse game that night. So, I had about 50%. Mostly JV & incoming 9th graders. But even still, I think it'll help clear up any misinformation about the summer. |
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