Freedom Irish Basketball Welcome Youth Philosophy Purpose

Freedom Irish Basketball Welcome!

Youth Philosophy Purpose The purpose of Freedom Irish Boys Basketball is to promote the secondary part of education. We feel extra curricular activities are important in developing a well rounded student. We hope to emphasize basketball as an integral part of the educational process. We promote high ideals of good citizenship, sportsmanship and teamwork. The program wants to have good students and good people as well as good basketball players.

Youth Philosophy Playing Time An attempt must be made to get all players fair, if not equal, playing time. We must keep our players interested in playing basketball. Allowing all kids to play and making the game enjoyable will hopefully keep more kids involved longer. One of the many reasons kids quit is because of lack of playing time.

Parent Conduct § § § Support Freedom Irish basketball. Cheer for all team members. Do not get into verbal wars with parents/players/coaches of opposing teams or the referees. § Enjoy your son’s games for what they are… games.

Player Burnout • In 2007 48 million kids nationwide participating in organized sports • 73 percent of these kids quit their childhood sport by the age of thirteen because they simply are not having fun anymore.

Player Burnout § § § Allow you son to enjoy the game. Encourage him by being supportive. Remember that the coaches are coaching at practice. Try not to make the ride home or the dinner table another practice session. § Winning isn’t everything. Focus on player improvement. § Multiple sports

Growth Mindset § As coaches we make the effort to develop each player to his fullest potential. § We are process oriented. § Built on the notion of applying ourselves each day to become a little better. § In the long run, we become a lot better.

AAU thoughts § AAU provides another opportunity for your son to play basketball. § There a variety of AAU programs out there. § There a variety of opinion out there about AAU § I have email list of parents/players who want AAU info when I receive it. Let me know if you wish to be added to the list.

Concussion Forms § State law § Every player must have concussion form on file. Should have done when you registered on-line. § All coaches & helpers must take on-line concussion test

School Teams 5 th & 6 th grades § Games are November 5, November 12 and December 3 with 2 or 3 games each day. § Number of teams & size of teams to be determined *ideally no more than 10 players per team. Coaches: 5 th – Todd Riesterer 6 th – Josh Bernetzke

5 th & 6 th grade clinic § § § Sunday afternoons: 4: 30 – 6: 00 September 18 – October 16 See handout

School Teams 7 th & 8 th grade § 2 teams (7 th may have 3 rd team? ? ? ) § Games & practices during the week § 2 team game day schedule (A & B) § Season begins October 17 ish & ends before Christmas. Coaches: 7 th – Eric Le. Brun 8 th – Jim Bernetzke

Parent Workers § At some point during the season you will be asked to help out with game day operations: Score clock, score book, concessions, door. Please help out and thank you in advance. Your continued help and support allows your sons to have the opportunity to play.

Tournament Coaches § All parents interested in coaching and/or helping coach tournament teams should indicate on sign-up sheet. § 7 th & 8 th coaches by non-parent volunteers § Lead coach at each level § Coach’s clinic: Sunday, October 2 3 -6 pm @ Field House gym (no Packer game)

Tournament Teams § It is the goal of the program to turn no one away. § There will be a selection process for 7 th & 8 th grades. (tryout date to be determined) § Each grade level may be handled differently based on numbers

Tournament Teams Financing § Our goal is to pay for all tournament entry fees. (Will discuss this with coaches) 5 th and 6 th – 4 or 5 tournaments 7 th and 8 th – 6 or 7 tournaments

State Invite § One team at each grade level will represent Freedom at this tournament. § Team will be selected with input from school coaches, tournament team coaches, and high school coaches. § There may be a try-out for this team. § There is more of an emphasis to win at this tournament.

Fundraising All money goes to program needs for grades 3 -12. § § Boys 6 -8 grade tourney February 11 & 12 Coffee sale ($20 buy-out) Festival Foods (card $20) Simon’s cheese – October 15 (see flyer)

6 – 8 tournament Help needed § Scheduling workers § Concessions

Fundraising § § New Morning Coffee Roasters’ coffee Festival Foods card September 12 – September 23 Make check payable to Freedom Backcourt Club: Freedom Boys Basketball. § Turn forms and money into school office or get to John Van Rossum @ FMS. § Thank you!!

Coffee & Festival Card pick up Orders are due Friday, September 23. Pick up for both coffee and Festival Foods cards will be Tuesday, October 18 in High School lobby.

Fundraiser § § Simon’s Cheese – Little Chute Takes place on Saturday, October 15 20% of all sales go to program Present flyer at time of purchase § May copy and give flyer to others § Can not hand out flyers at Simon’s Cheese

Apparel § Eagle Graphics (Kaukauna) § September/October and November § Order forms will be sent via e-mail and will be posted on high school basketball web page § Orders will be done on-line

Freedom Backcourt Club § They are a support system for boys & girls programs. § Their philosophy is not to be involved with youth tournament teams. § Help fill many of the needs for the programs when the school budget can not. ($60, 000 since 2000) § Interested in joining? Contact Jason Vosters vostersj@gmail. com