Redington Huskies
Boys Basketball
Handbook
2016-2017
Head Coach: Tony Brooke
864-5458, 414-3407, anthony.brooke@matsuk12.us
Assistant Coach: Jim Hearn
pastorjimbcc@gmail.com
Welcome parents and players,
The following information is designed to help you understand
the expectations for the Redington Boys Basketball program for the 2016-2017
season. All members of the coaching staff are aware of the following policies
in order to deal with athletes fairly and consistently throughout the program.
Academic Conduct
The primary goal of each member of our basketball program is
to excel in school. You are a student-athlete at Redington and your studies
must not be neglected. With this in mind, you are expected to be on time for
the first hour of school the day following a road trip. All team members should
be well aware of the activities eligibility policy. Any team member of ours
that breaks these or our team rules will be disciplined as stated for these
infractions.
Social Conduct
You are in the limelight at Redington. Most people know that
you are part of our program and positive public relations and communication
between our team and our community, faculty, staff, and student body are
essential. You must be a positive reflection of our team off the court as well
as on the court. If you have a complaint, feel free to come and talk to your
coach, one of the other coaches, or channel your complaint through a captain.
If we see a problem that involves you, we will go right to the source and
confront you about it.
Practice and Practice Conduct
We demand full participation at practice, therefore, you must
be dressed and ready to go when practice starts.
There is no question that basketball games are won in
practice. It is essential that we be prepared and developed to face any obstacle
our opponents will put before us in a game. Concerning practice, the following
must be adhered to:
1.
Be prompt to practice: If you don’t practice
you don’t play. We must be told in person or by phone by you of any reason for
missing practice. Late to practice or missing practice without informing the
coach with result in sitting 1 quarter for the first offense, 2 quarters for the
second offense, and a 1 game suspension for any time more than twice leading up
to a game.
2.
Come to practice ready to play: Be prepared to work
extremely hard in practice. We have a small amount of time to work so you need
to be focused only on basketball during this time. We need a solid, consistent
time of your concentration. Starting is a privilege and will be earned in
practice. In order to start or play in a
game, a player must participate in the entire practice session the day before
the game.
3.
Stop all action at the whistle: This includes
dribbling, shooting, talking, etc…
4.
When called to an area, HUSTLE.
5.
Approach drills and new techniques with a positive attitude.
6.
Practice at game tempo! An all-out effort
during practice is demanded and will make game habits automatic. This is the
time you make us aware of your abilities.
7.
Be mature enough to handle criticism: Profit from
it. This is why it is given. Coaches correct because the care!
8.
Always acknowledge a good pass or defensive play: This shows you understand what it
takes to win. It helps build TEAM!
9.
In the heat of competition, tempers occasionally flare: Any disputes, regardless of their
severity, should NEVER be taken off the floor.
Game Conduct
1.
It
is a privilege to wear a Husky uniform and represent Redington on the court.
Whether you start the game or get in the closing moments, play with
intelligence and great intensity.
2.
Our
goal must always be to play with purpose and under control. Situations where
your emotions and frustrations break your concentration should be avoided. If
you miss an easy shot or make a mistake don’t dwell on it, hustle back and
continue to play hard!
3.
Never show displeasure with your
coach, a teammate, or an official! Hand the ball to the official and always address him as “sir”
or her as “mam.”
4.
Technical
fouls must be avoided at all costs. An unsportsmanship foul by a player will
result in immediate removal from the game.
5.
Players
who come out of the game must HUSTLE off the court and sit next to the coach.
6.
Players
on the bench need to observe the game very closely so that if called upon, they
will know what to do both offensively and defensively, to make a smooth
contributing transition from the bench to the game.
7.
Players
on the bench should keep quiet except to applaud great plays. The bench should
stand and applaud a player coming out of the game.
8. Players of all squads should be present together in the stands supporting
other teams during their games.
Travel Conduct
1.
All players are strongly encouraged to
stay with the team. Unique exception swill be considered with student-athletes released to their parents only with written
consent and or phone contact.
2.
Be
prompt for departures! We will NOT
wait for you.
3.
Show
class by dressing appropriately.
4. No junk food on the way to games, this includes sodas.
5.
We
represent Redington. Behave with respect and politeness at all times!
In General
1.
Whatever
happens, we succeed and fail AS A
TEAM!!!!!
2.
Relish
your role in each game, whether it is a scorer, rebounder, defender, passer or
reserve.
3.
Radiate
CONFIDENCE!!!!!
4.
Adequate
preparation, both physically and mentally is essential. Make sure that you
warm-up and stretch before each game.

I have read and understand the
Redington Boys’ Basketball Handbook for the 2016-2016 season.
Parent Signature:
________________________________
Student Signature:
__________________________________
Please return this page to Coach Brooke
when signed.