Michigan Shock Basketball Club Mission and Objectives
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Mission Statement
The mission of the Michigan Shock Basketball Club is to provide young females the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of basketball at a highly competitive level. We offer a program, which will develop and improve individual as well as team skills, promote good sportsmanship, team spirit, and encourage club loyalty. The club demands a high degree of ethical conduct by all its coaches, players, volunteers, and parents so that it provides a good example for the community, opponents, and its participants, thus helping their growth to adulthood. By accomplishing these goals, the Michigan Shock will provide our players with additional exposure to the game of basketball thereby enhancing their opportunity to play at the junior high and high school level or beyond.
Goals and Objectives
1. Offer a program that focuses on basketball skills development, team play, basketball education, and positive club activities. Provide team players with an opportunity to have fun!
2. To be financially sound and provide affordable membership to all those who are willing and able to make a commitment to our club.
3. Promote member family involvement.
4. Provide coaching of the highest quality available and use other resources that enhance player development.
5. Be an example of class and quality, conducting ourselves in an honorable and sportsmanlike manner.
6. Strive to seek out the strongest competition. Strong competition helps the team improve and reveals our weaknesses.
7. To be a positive force in the local community by seeking out opportunities for community service.
Coaching Philosophy and Strategy
It will be the responsibility of the coaches to develop the team members ' individual character, physical skills, and knowledge of the game of basketball. At its best, basketball is a team game. Success is built on disciplined practice which in turn leads to success in games and renews commitment to practicing. Michigan Shock coaches will be responsible for assessing penalties for improper behavior or violations of club guidelines. Conflicting coaching ideas, concepts, or techniques will not be taught. All coaches will share common beliefs about teaching of fundamental concepts, therefore providing a continuous and proper learning environment. Our method of instruction shall include: Tell, Show, Drill. Tell shall include verbal instruction or copies of plays that can be studied at home. Showing shall take place by coaches or assistants and repeated by players. Drill shall include the use of the specific fundamental and repeated many times to insure proper execution. Michigan Shock coaches will all meet regularly to discuss team philosophy and strategy.
Expectations
The Michigan Shock has high standards for everyone involved in the club.
PLAYERS - All Michigan Shock players must demonstrate a commitment to the game of basketball through teamwork, hustle, intensity, and a positive attitude. All players are expected to possess the following talents and attributes necessary to blend their personality and physical skills into the team unit:
Character: Respect for others, "CAN DO" attitude, concern to see others succeed.
Athletic Ability: Speed, above average ball handling and shooting, average agility, and maintain peak physical conditioning.
Conduct: Follow the directions and guidance provided by team coaches. Behavior that leaves a positive impression when representing the Michigan Shock Organization. Show no disrespect towards game officials, fans, other athletes, or coaches. Do not use profanity, or ethnic or racial slurs. Do not strike or otherwise physically abuse other athletes. Never exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct.
COACHES - All Michigan Shock coaches are selected based on their ability to teach fundamental skills and clearly communicate with the athletes, along with a past history of proven coaching success. Coaches must:
1. Be able to convey the ideas and concepts of basketball fundamentals in terms clearly understandable to the players.
2. Uphold the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship.
3. Have a past record of successful coaching.
4. Set a positive example for the players.
5. Refrain for using alcohol or tobacco products in the presence of players at anytime.
6. Abstain from any and all unsportsmanlike conduct.
7. Subscribe and adhere to the Michigan Shock coaching philosophy and strategy.
8. Be available as needed for practices and games.
PARENTS – Michigan Shock Basketball Club parents must build up and support their player, other team members, and parents of other team members. Parents must possess high moral principals, be honest and fair, and set a superlative example for others. Parents are also responsible for providing suitable arrangements for the lodging, meals, and transportation of their player to practices, clinics, and tournaments. Parents are expected to abstain from unprofessional conduct such as: disrespect toward or harassment of game officials, fans athletes, or coaches; ethnic or racial slurs; and unsportsmanlike conduct. We expect parents to get involved with their player in practice at home.
FUND RAISING
All players and parents are expected to participate in the fund raising activities. Each player is required to raise a minimum amount of money each year. Without the fundraising program, the cost per player to participate in our club would be exorbitant!
PARENT PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES
Michigan Shock parents are openly encouraged to participate in our club. There are many areas where parents can contribute, whether skilled in basketball or not.
They include:
Assistant coaches - Parents can help with drills during practice and assist on the bench during games, attending to injured players, supplying towels and water, encouraging the team, tracking substitutions, etc.
Statisticians - Game stats are an important part of developing players. To accurately track player performance, we need two stat keepers per game.
Trainer - Anyone who knows CPR and has a basic background in first aid is welcome to volunteer for this position. Unfortunately, our girls do risk injury every time they step on the court. A background in weight lifting would also be helpful for this position as you could develop a strength training program for each girl and supervise their progress.
Team videographer - Video tapes of games are an exceptional tool to aid the coach in determining areas needing improvement.
Fund Raising Committee - Parents who serve on this committee would be in charge of carrying out the current fund raising plan, and developing new methods for obtaining funds for the club.
Solicit Donations of Consumables - We use tons of bottled water, towels, and first aid supplies (especially cold packs) during the season. If you know a business person who sells these things. Don ' t be shy. Ask for a case of water, or something else.
Other Committees - Parents also have the opportunity to serve on the Tournament Committee, the Recruiting Committee, or the Publications Committee.
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