7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball Tryout Information
Basketball tryouts will begin:
Monday, Oct 21
Tuesday, Oct 22
Wednesday, Oct 23
Thursday, Oct 24 - Cuts after Practice
Tryouts will start after school and go until 5:30 pm.
You MUST have a current physical on file in the office in order to participate.
Please wear a shirt that has your last name on the back to help the coaches learn your name. (Please do not wear your shooting shirts from last year.)
Please make sure that you will have a ride home at the end of tryouts each day.
The coaches will not only be looking at a player’s basketball skills, but also their attitude, effort, and coachability.
In order to represent Smart Middle School Basketball, players must be in good standing with grades and citizenship.
Cuts will take place at the conclusion of practice Thursday, Oct 24.
Sincerely,
Coach Connell Coach Ristau
Coach Wilner Coach Rickens
Coach Singelyn
8th grade coaches 7th grade coaches
7th & 8th Grade Clifford Smart Boys Basketball
The Team:
The team will consist of a minimum number of 15 players after cuts. It is up to the coach’s discretion whether or not to keep players above the minimum 15.
Practice Expectations:
It is expected that players who make the team attend practice each day. Players who miss practice may have their playing time reduced in the game based on the coach’s discretion. If a player is absent from school, they will be excused from practice that day. If you are not able to meet this expectation, please talk to your coach prior to the cut day.
Philosophy of Smart Basketball is to enhance the following qualities:
· Sportsmanship and teamwork
· Positive leadership and communication skills
· Self-discipline, conditioning, and game concepts
· Goal setting and academic performance
· Confidence, poise, and meaningful relationships
Athletic Eligibility Guidelines for Smart Basketball
· An athlete must have no “E’s” and no more than one “D” to be remain eligible. · Athletes must have an average GPA of no less than 2.0
· Athletes must be in good standing regarding citizenship. Building administration
can and will exclude athletes from participation if their behavior warrants it.