2012 Girls Golf Parent Meeting

Coach Grahn
&
Coach Hauck
THE VISION
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Monona Grove High School is
committed to excellence in
athletics as part of a larger
commitment to excellence in
education.
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Students are the highest
priority of the Monona Grove
Athletic Department, and they
will develop their values, life
skills, and personal character
through physical activity and
athletic competition.
THE MISSION
The mission is to:
 Support our student-athletes
in their education and personal
athletic goals.
 Offer each student-athlete
opportunities to achieve at their
highest levels.
 Support the development of every
student-athletes’ talents, and
ensure that our students benefit
from the experience of leadership,
sportsmanship, discipline, and
commitment.
 High
School Phone
(221-7666)
 Athletic/Activities
Information
(316-1395)
 Sport
Schedules
www.badgerconference.org
 WIAA Web-Page
www.wiaawi.org
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Badger Conference Ticket Price is
$4.00 for everyone older than age 5
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Athletic Pass (Adult or Student)
• Cost $30
• Good for All Home Events (2015-16)
• Cannot be Used for
WIAA Tournament Events
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Where Can I Purchase a Pass??
• Main Office
• Athletic Events
• Registration
Practice
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We will practice at
Monona Golf Course
111 East Dean Avenue
Madison, WI 53716
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Athletes will need to find
transportation to and from practice.
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Practice will be held from
10am-12pm starting Aug 10th.
When school starts,
practice will run from 3:30- 5:30p.
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Additional make up practices may
be scheduled on the weekends for
those interested, and athletes that
missed and want to get better.
These are not mandatory,
but encouraged.
Events & Contests
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(Travel to Site)
Players will ride together
to all contests.
(Travel After Contest)
Students are encouraged
to ride back with the team.
If arrangements are made to
transport your own child,
complete a pink form and
inform the coach prior to event.
(Form is on-line)
2015-2016 Late Bus Designated Times
 Glacial
 High
Drumlin
Arrives @ 5:45pm
Leaves at 5:50 pm
* Stops at High School only
School
Arrives @ 6:05pm
Leaves at 6:10 pm
* Stops at all schools in Cottage Grove
(Taylor Prairie, Cottage Grove Elementary, Glacial Drumlin)
Attendance
Students are Expected to be in School the
Entire Day and Comply with School Rules.
Grading
Students are Expected to Receive No (0)
Failures or Incomplete Grades in Any
Grading Period.
Use, purchase, sale, under the influence, distribution, or
possession of alcohol, drugs and tobacco.
Attendance at event/party, without parental supervision,
where the student is in the presence of an underage
person possessing or using alcohol or illegal drugs.
Serious misconduct unbecoming of student involved in
extra curricular activities.
Disrespect to Other’s Rights or Property.
Violation of State Statutes or any Criminal Act.
Ann Klitz
Athletic Training Room Hours
3:40 to 5:40 PM (M-F)
 Athletic
Fee * $80 per sport
(checks made to: MGHS)
 Physical Exam or Alternate Year Form
 Athletic Emergency Form
 Acknowledgement of Risk Form
 WIAA Athletic Eligibility Form
 Concussion Awareness Form
 All forms signed and dated as required
 All academic requirements met
 Blue
Slip turned in to Coach!
“Blue Slip”
A form given to the student from the Office indicating all
necessary information is turned in.
Where to Get the “Blue Slip”
Blue Slips can be obtained in the Office from Mrs. Massey.
What to Do with “Blue Slip”
“Blue Slips” must be given to the coach to confirm that
registration requirements have been met.
No Blue Slip = No Practice
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Represent MGHS with “Class” at all
home and away events.
Be proud of your school and team!
Stand during school song.
Treat officials, opponents, and
school personnel with respect.
Leadership
Community
Spirit
Commitment
Lea dership
All MG Lady Golfers will treat their
teammates, competitors, and other with
respect and dignity at all times.
S pirit
All MG Lady Golfers will attend as a team AT LEAST (1) MG
athletic event as a team during the 2015-2016 school year.
Community
All MG Lady Golfers will participate in (2) Community Service
projects with an organization or the school district during the
2015-2016 school year.
Commitment
All MG Lady Golfers will complete the entire
athletic season and follow through with all end
of the season responsibilities.
 MGHS
Counselor, students last names P-Z
 Boys JV & Girls Varsity Golf Coach
 Varsity Wrestling Coach
 Attended UW Stevens Point
• Bachelors Degree
 Attended
UW Oshkosh
• Master’s Degree
• 2009 Kimberly High School •
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Assistant Freshman Football Coach
2010 Kimberly High School - JV Wrestling Coach
2010 Monona Grove High School -Freshman Football
Coach
2010 Deforest Middle School - Wrestling Coach
2011-2012 GDS Middle School - Track Coach
2011-2013 Deerfield High School -Co-Head Wrestling
Coach
2012-Present, Monona Grove High School – Girls Varsity
Head Golf Coach
2013-Present, Monona Grove High School – Boys JV Golf
Coach
2013- Present, Monona Grove High School- Head
Wrestling Coach
 Kim
Hauck
 Philosophy
of Golf
• Be Honest!
• Give your best effort on each shot in practice and
when competing!
• Challenge yourself and teammates to get better
each day!
• Never quit or give up!
• Have Fun!
 Win
two or more Conference Matches:
• Be competitive with the best teams in conference,
To within 10 strokes in match play.
 Advance
 Specific
to Team Sectionals.
Individual Goals developed by
each athlete and submitted to the
coaches.
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ACADEMICS
• You are a student athlete, athletics is a privilege.
Stay focused on your grade and classes.
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Behavior
• Be respectful in school, on the course, and outside of school.
• You are representing the golf program, MG, and the community.
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Effort
• Just showing up to practice isn’t good enough.
Set goals for yourself and achieve them.
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Have Fun
• Golf is a game you can play throughout your life. I continue to enjoy
the sport because of the positive experience I had during high school.
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Communication
• Communicate any concerns or conflicts in schedule with either me or
Coach Kim as soon as possible.
• I am very understanding and will try my best to accommodate needs
that arise during the season.
 Communicate
any concerns,
conflicts in schedule, or issues that arise
with me first, either by email or phone.
 If
you are still not satisfied, then contact
Jeff Schreiner, Athletic Director.
 Encourage
your daughter to work on her
game outside of practice.
 Attend
and be an active participant/learner
during practice.
 Have
all the proper documents filled out
and on file with the office.
 Show
a genuine interest in learning the
game and improving as an athlete.
 Do
not be a distraction, represent MG well.
 Playing
time will be determined by the
coaching staff. The following will be
factored into the decision making process:
• Work ethic during practice.
• Scores on 9 holes and averages through the season.
• Progress during the season.
• Attending scheduled practices.
• Behavior in school and on the course.
• Other factors at the coaches discretion.
 Varsity
Letters will be awarded
to athletes who:
• Play in 4 or more varsity matches.
• Other criteria determined by coaches.
Try to play and practice as much as possible during
the summer and spring.
 If possible, work with a swing coach.
 Watch golf.
 Eat meals that are healthy.
 Balance and moderation is key:
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Whole grains ( brown rice, 100% whole wheat bread, etc)
Limit refined sugars , sweets, and heavily processed food
Fruits and veggies
Healthy sources of protein ( lean meat, fish, nuts, yogurt)
Water and 100% juice, limiting soda both diet and regular and
other sugar packed drinks
Build aerobic fitness by running, biking, or other
cardio activity that increases your heart rate.
As Parents, Student-Athletes, and
Coaches, we are all in this together.
We need to work hard, remain positive,
and support the efforts of
everyone involved.
LET’S HAVE A GREAT SEASON !!!!