Annual Meeting for the coaches, players, parents and Church representatives.

 

  1. Introduction to 2005-2006 OCBL league members.

 

These are the people that communicate league information.

They are there to answer questions or bring to our committee’s attention.

 

 

  1. Purpose of the meeting

 

    1. Reiterate the objectives and goals of the League as stated in the By-laws.
    2. Sportsmanship of not just the players but also the coaches and parents.
    3. Respect for the facility that we are using.

Clean up - Each team should pick up after itself following their game. Coaches should enforce this.

 Stage - St. Michael's doesn't want any people  on the stage during games, then coaches must instruct their players to wait either in the hallway, in the corners near the south side of the gym or take a seat like everybody else. Please do not sit on the tables.

 

Wet feet - Players, coaches and fans should be careful not to walk over the court with wet shoes/boots especially during snowy days.

 

Bathroom – Please be respectful in the restrooms.

 

    1. Coaches are responsible for the parents or parishioners on the court.
    2. “If you don’t pray, you don’t Play.”  If players are not attending church they should not be playing.
    3. A Prayer should take place before the start of each game.  Please ask a Priest that is attending our have the coaches lead in the Lord’s Prayer

 

 

c. Additional information

     

1.      Each game there will be a monitor appointed to over see the activities for the full day.

2.      By-laws can be obtained from your Church Rep.

3.      Make up games will be played on Super Bowl Sunday. Feb 5, 2006.

4.      Cancellation – Jeff H. will get in touch with the league reps, who will contact coaches. A cancellation notice will also be posted on the website: http://www.stjohnuoc.org/ocbl/

 

 

5.      First aid kit has full supply, including zip-lock bags for small amounts of ice in case of an injury.

6.      Each team must provide a scorer or timer for the game.

7.      Each Church must carry insurance for their players.

8.      Roster should be legible and submitted to League Secretary before the first of the year.

9.      No practicing during timeouts - Coaches should keep all basketballs in the bags until the current game ends. Players should not be bouncing balls in the hallway or doorway while a game is being contested

10.  Scorer’s Table. – Please keep the scorer’s table neat at all times.  Also, to not stand behind the scorer’s table. 

11.  Web Site with Schedule changes :    http://www.stjohnuoc.org/ocbl/

 

 

2005-2006 league info:

 

The Adults team games will be on Sunday night.

 Games will be 7:15 PM and 8:30 PM.

 

Game minutes:

            Jv  - 7 min.

            Girl’s – 6 min.

            Varsity – 8 min.

 

Foul shots:

            Following school rules. Leave after the ball hits the rim.

There is a shorter line for smaller players who can’t make the rim.

 

Pressing:

            JV and Girl’s are not allowed to press the first and third quarters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ten Tips To Help Make Sports More Enjoyable

 

 

  1. Hold a preseason meeting.  This is the most important session a team will have during the season, and it should take place before the first practice.

 

Parent’s attendance is essential because this is where coaches will outline their philosophies about such key issues as winning, equal playing time and rotating players through different positions.  If a parent has any questions about a coach’s methods and approach, this is the time to voice concern, not at midseason.

 

  1. That first parental meeting is also an occasion for coaches to ask moms and dads if their children have any special medical needs. This can be done privately if need be.  Coaches should ask if any player has a medical condition such as asthma, diabetes or hearing loss that may affect the youngster’s health during a practice or game.

 

 

  1. Coaches should make sure their practices are organized.  Take out pen and paper during the week and break down your team’s practice hour into five  or 10 minute chucks.  Try to arrange each segment into drills the kids need for improvement.  Then, during practice, be sure to keep things moving along.   Kids will come to appreciate how organized each practice is, plus they’ll like the fact that there’s no waiting or standing around.  Coach’s who want to scrimmage should keep open the last 10 or 15 minutes of each practice for his or her team.

 

 

  1. Take the personal approach with players.  This coaching technique is a carryover from the business world, where “Management by Walking Around” is well known. Be certain you make the rounds during each practice, chatting with every kid.  Address each younger by his/her first name, give them a pat on the back, and let them know they’re a solid part of the team.

 

 

  1. Teach – and enforce – sportsmanship.  You should remind your players that sportsmanship is an important part of your philosophy.  Especially with younger players, explain how you want them to react after either a win or loss.  Let them also know that if they behave in an unsportsmanlike way, you will remove them from the game.  As the coach, have the courage to enforce this rule.  Parents, have the courage to demand it.

 

 

  1. Parents and coaches, watch your behavior.  Kids imitate your actions, so if you scream, curse or cheat, they will also.

 

 

  1. Let the kids choose their own captains, or rotate different captains for each game so every child can feel special.

 

 

  1. Parents, it’s perfectly appropriate to talk to your child’s coach, but choose the right time.  The middle of the game is not.  The best time to chat is usually during the evening, but check with the coach first and ask for his phone number.  Coaches, always allow a good five or 10 minutes for parents to make their point.  Then respond in a civil way, and thank the parent for bringing issues to your attention. You needn’t make any promises, but you should show your concern.

 

 

  1. Because parents and kids care so much about playing time, this is usually the biggest quandary youth coaches deal with.  You might prepare a scoresheet for each game, listing every player on your team.  Mark down every quarter or inning in which the youngster has played and what position he played.  Everybody should sit out at least once, and you have to keep track of the rotation.  Remember, all kids want to get as much playing time as possible, and the parents come to watch them.

 

 

  1. Wear a smile.  It’s only a game.  And besides, kids always play better for coaches who smile.

 

(By:  Rick Wolff – Sports Illustrated Dec. 2001 – Rick Wolff is chairman of the Center for Sports Parenting at the Institute for International Sport.  He can be contacted at www.sportsparenting.org )