The Top 10 Characteristics of the Athletes we want in our Program • An athlete that is committed to being the best they can be. • An athlete that has a positive attitude. • An athlete that is unselfish and willing to fill their role on the team. • An athlete that is well disciplined on and off the court. • An athlete that is enthusiastic about playing basketball. • An athlete that always has a competitive spirit. • An athlete that displays good sportsmanship. • An athlete that communicates. • An athlete that is committed to being bigger, faster, and stronger in the weight room. • An athlete that likes to play DEFENSE!!! Parent/Coach Communication Plan It is very important that there is a good line of communication between coaches and parents. Therefore, coaches and parents should understand their roles in helping to provide a great experience for the athlete. As parents, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach. Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach: 1. Expectations the coach has for your child as well as the entire team. 2. Locations and times of all practices, events, and games. 3. Team requirements (practices, equipment needed, policies, etc.). Communication Coaches Expect From Parents: 1. Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance. 2. Notification if athlete is going to miss practices excused or unexcused. 3. Concerns expressed directly to the coach. As your child becomes involved with our basketball program, they will experience some very educational and rewarding times. There may also be sometimes when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times discussion with the coach is encouraged. Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With Coaches: 1. Concerns about your child’s behavior. 2. Ways to help your child improve. 3. The treatment of your child mentally and physically. It can be very difficult to accept if your child is not playing as much as you may hope. We are going to make decisions based on what we feel is best for the team and program. It is important for you to understand that there are certain items we do not discuss with parents. Concerns Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches: 1. Playing time 2. Game strategy 3. Play calling 4. Other student-athletes There are situations that may require a conference between the coach, parents, and student athlete. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedures should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue or concern. If You Have A Concern To Discuss With The Coach: 1. Set up an appointment by contacting the coach. 2. Never confront a coach before or after a game or practice. These can be emotional times for all involved and this nature of contact does not promote resolutions. Our Basketball Family consists of the Coaching Staff, the Players, and the Parents. This plan is provided to make the experience the best it can be for the Basketball Family. Player IQ: Must Have’s A. Mental Attitude and Approach of a Player 1. Be a leader. 2. Be an intelligent player. 3. Be a communicator with your teammates and your coaching staff. 4. Be unselfish, bring out the best of your teammates. 5. Support and commit to the goals and philosophies of the team. B. Defensive Attitude and Approach of a Player 1. Set the intensity level on defense. 2. Be aggressive – avoid fouling. 3. Commit to pressure on ball – baseline to baseline. 4. Commit to denying every pass – 1 pass away. 5. Keep the ball out of the middle of the floor. 6. Contest every shot. 7. Protect on defensive steal or quick rebound C. Offensive Attitude and Approach of a Player 1. Set the tempo on offense. 2. Be an offensive threat. 3. Handle the ball with confidence and intensity. 4. Make the easy pass. 5. Read the defense and make good entry decisions. 6. Eliminate mental errors. 7. Shoot at least 80% from the foul line. D. Ball Handling Skills Needed by a Player 1. Control 2. Crossover dribble 3. Pull back dribble 4. Hesitation dribble 5. Behind the back dribble 6. Fake reverse dribble E. Receiving the Ball as a Player 1. Outlet Pass – call for the ball quickly – yell “OUTLET” – above foul line extended, ballside. 2. Out of Bounds – utilize V-cuts, reverse pin, bump & release, and screen away-roll back. 3. On Perimeter – Be a threat at all times…meet the passes. F. Making the Entry Pass as a Player 1. Pass to the low post from only below the foul line extended. Above this line, creates a bad angle pass. 2. Keep the ball alive – avoid “Dead Ball” situations. 3. Pass away from the defender. 4. Pass to target hands of the receiver. If their hands aren’t ready, don’t pass! 5. Make quick, sharp passes. No floaters

Great Training Basketball Program emphasizes fundamentals, teamwork, hustle, hard work, constant training, cooperation, and respect for the officials, coaches, oneself, one’s team-mates, and the other team. As a parent I will pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in the Great Training Basketball Program by following this Parent/Player Code of Conduct: • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all participants, coaches, and officials. • I will treat officials and coaches with respect. They are there to provide your child with a safe and healthy learning environment. • At no time will I approach a coach and/or player on the practice or game floor unless directed to do so by a coach or referee. • Games are times for players to play and coaches to coach. At no time will I coach or instruct players from the stand. • Practices are a vital part of the learning process and I will have my child at as many as possible. I also understand that failure to attend all practices during the week will result in minimum game play come game time. • We will maintain high standards of moral and ethical conduct that includes self-control and responsible behavior. Both athletes and parents must display courtesy and good manners. • We will not swear, use abusive language, or display disruptive behavior, including behavior that is dangerous to self or others. • Athletes and parents can and will be asked to leave practice facilities, game situations and/or any other Great Training Basketball Program related event if a coach feels that this code of conduct has been violated in any way.