COACH ORIENTATION

Wed., Nov. 20, 2013 Howe Manning School Caf One Central Street, Middleton, MA 01949 7PM-8PM
WELCOME Welcome to the Middleton Youth Basketball program. Thank you for volunteering your time, effort and commitment. We are a CORI-certified, volunteer-based nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Massachusetts. We provide instructional basketball programming for boys and girls in grades K -8 and boys in grades 9-12. This program is entirely funded through sponsors, donations and registration fees. With the exception of the Girls and Boys 7/8 Grade Travel Teams, all games and practices will take place in town at Middleton elementary schools, unless otherwise required. CORI BACKGROUND CHECKS Middleton Youth Basketball, Inc., is certified by the MA Dept. of Criminal Justice Information Services to conduct CORI background checks. This certification is mandated for all organizations that provide activities for children age 18 years or younger. All coaches, assistants, program staff and volunteers ages 18+ are required to submit CORI applications along with a copy of their photo ID. CORI reports will at all times remain confidential and secure. CONTACT INFORMATION Coaches, assistants and volunteers must provide their home and email addresses and home and cell phone numbers in order to participate in the program. This information is required by the Tri-Town Superintendent of Public Schools to allow use of the Middleton elementary school gyms. Please indicate your preferred method of contact. Middleton Youth Basketball, its officers and directors, can be contacted by mail: P.O. Box 402, Middleton, MA 01949; by email: middletonyouthbball@gmail.com; or through social media: www.facebook.com/mtownbball; and www.twitter.com/mtownbball. This Coach Orientation handout, organizational forms and other publications can be found and downloaded at www.scribd.com/middletonyouthbball. You may contact individual officers and board members by phone: Julie Arsenault, president 978-882-1662; Laurie Leone, secretary 978-421-5960; Gina Lepore, CORI officer/clerk 781-983-7014; Ann Trodella, treasurer 978-257-9912. Directors: Amanda Lurvey, 351201-9584; Gavin Monagle, 978-762-7148; John Russo, 978-774-0170; and, Paula Sordillo, 978-304-3040. GYM TIME & USE RESTRICTIONS GYM USE Facility use privileges are determined and awarded by the Tri-Town Superintendent of Public Schools with specific rules and requirements. Middleton Youth Basketball has been granted use of the Howe Manning and Fuller Meadow School gyms from December 2, 2013 through March 31, 2014. Please see Facility Use Guidelines attached for specific information regarding Tri-Town Schools security mandates. GAMES Grades K-6: Howe Manning School Gym Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 5pm to 7pm and on Saturdays from 8am to 11am. Games for grades K-6, boys and girls, will be held at the Howe Manning School gym during these hours. Per order of the TriTown School Union, there is no food or drink allowed in the Howe Manning School gym at any time. Adult supervision of all siblings, friends and spectators is required at all times. Roaming will not be tolerated. Monday 5PM-7PM Tuesday 5PM-7PM Wednesday 6PM-7PM Saturday 8AM-11AM 3/4 Girls and Boys 5/6 Boys 5/6 Girls Kindergarten 1/2 Girls and Boys MIDDLETON YOUTH BASKETBALL, INC. COACH ORIENTATION MEETING 11/20/13 Page 1 of 5

GAMES Grades 7/8 Travel Teams All home games will take place at Howe Manning School Gym. Away games will be on the road at facilities in surrounding towns. 7/8 Grade Travel Boys will play all games, home or away, on Thursday evenings starting at 6PM. 7/8 Grade Travel Girls will play all games, home or away, on Friday evenings starting at 6PM. PRACTICES Grades 3/4, and Girls Grades 5/6 & 7/8, Howe Manning School Gym 3/4 Grade Boys practice Wednesday evenings, 5PM-6PM. 3/4 Grade Girls practice Saturday mornings, at 8AM, 9AM, or 10AM. 5/6 Grade Girls practice Friday evenings, 5PM-6PM. 7/8 Grade Girls practice at the discretion of the Head Coach after school on a weekday TBD. Practice time slots are one hour. For best use of practice time, the Howe Manning School Gym will accommodate all teams from the same division (i.e., 3/4 girls, 3/4 boys) per practice hour. Per order of the Tri-Town School Union, there is no food or drink allowed in the Fuller Meadow School gym at any time. Adult supervision of all siblings, friends and spectators is required at all times. Roaming will not be tolerated. PRACTICES AT HOWE MANNING SCHOOL GYM Wednesdays Thursdays 5PM-6PM: 5PM-6PM: 3/4 Boys x 3 (Practice) 7/8 Girls (Practice) Fridays 5PM-6PM: 5/6 Girls (Practice) Saturdays 8AM, 9AM or 10AM: 3/4 Girls x 4 (Practice)

PRACTICES Boys Grades 5/6 and 7/8, Fuller Meadow School Gym 5/6 Grade Boys practice Monday, Thursday or Friday evenings, 7:15PM-9PM. 7/8 Grade Boys practice Tuesday evenings, 7:15PM-9PM. Practice time slots are for one hour and forty-five minutes (1 hr., 45 min.), but can be adjusted at the discretion of the Head Coach. Per order of the Tri-Town School Union, there is no food or drink allowed in the Fuller Meadow School gym at any time. Adult supervision of all siblings, friends and spectators is required at all times. Roaming will not be tolerated. PRACTICES AT FULLER MEADOW SCHOOL GYM Mondays Tuesdays 7:15PM-9PM 7:15PM-9PM 5/6 Boys (Practice) 7/8 Boys (Practice) PROGRAM GUIDELINES TEAM COACHES Each team will have one Head Coach. For Kindergarten and 1/2 grades, additional volunteer coaches will be assigned as assistants by Middleton Youth Basketball or selected by a teams Head Coach. For 3/4 and 5/6 grade boys and girls teams, assistant coaches will be determined after the Draft Pick Meetings by Middleton Youth Basketball or a teams Head Coach. Please note: For grades 3-6, assistants cannot be assigned prior to team formations. TEAM FORMATION & DRAFT To keep our league healthy and competitive, Middleton Youth Basketball holds Evaluation/Skills & Drills to organize players and balance teams. After Evaluations, 3/4 and 5/6 Grade teams will be determined by draft at Draft Pick Meetings. Please see Draft Pick Rules & Regulations on Page 5 of this handout. Middleton Youth Basketball will determine teams for the 1/2 and Kindergarten age groups. TEAM EQUIPMENT Middleton Youth Basketball will supply basketballs for program use to each Head Coach before the first game or practice. Head Coaches will be responsible for the transport and storage of game equipment during the course of the season. Head Coaches will return equipment to Middleton Youth Basketball at the conclusion of the last game of the season. MIDDLETON YOUTH BASKETBALL, INC. COACH ORIENTATION MEETING 11/20/13 Page 2 of 5 Thursdays 7:15PM-9PM 5/6 Boys (Practice) Fridays 7:15PM-9PM 5/6 Boys (Practice)

RULES BY AGE GROUP KINDERGARTEN Coaches shall arrive prior to players and depart after last player is reunited with parent or guardian. Boys and girls play together Allow offense to get ball over the half court Every child plays equally No full-court press Skills format DEC thru end of JAN No three-pointers Games to start in FEB No playoffs 30-minute practice prior to 30-minute game No food or drink allowed in gym Only zone defense Adult supervision required for all siblings After ball is turned over, back to zone defense GRADES 1 & 2 Coaches shall arrive prior to players and depart after last player is reunited with parent or guardian. Boys and girls play together Allow offense to get ball over the half court Every child plays equally No full-court press 30-minute practice prior to 30-minute game No three-pointers Coaches referee games No playoffs Jump ball start No food or drink allowed in gym Only zone defense Adult supervision required for all siblings After ball is turned over, back to zone defense GRADES 3 & 4 Coaches shall arrive prior to players and depart after last player is reunited with parent or guardian. Boys and girls play separately Man to Man or zone defense at discretion of coaches before start of each game Every child plays equally Allow offense to get ball over the half court Separate practice time available Running time until last two minutes of game 10-minute warm-up each game No full-court press Games have two 20-minute halves No three-pointers Certified Referees to officiate games Playoffs determine Champions Respect Referees No food or drink allowed in gym 5 on 5 Adult supervision required for all siblings Jump ball start GRADES 5 & 6 Coaches shall arrive prior to players and depart after last player is reunited with parent or guardian. Players
wear official Middleton Youth Basketball uniforms for all games.

Boys and girls play separately Every child plays equally Separate practice time available 10-minute warm-up each game Games have two 20-minute halves Certified Referees to officiate games Respect Referees 5 on 5 Jump ball start Allow offense to get ball over the half court

Full-court press allowed in last two minutes of each half Running time until last two minutes of game Defense to be determined at will by individual coaches Shooting fouls (free throws) Foul maximum per player per game = 5 Foul maximum per team per half = 8 Playoffs determine Champions No food or drink allowed in gym Adult supervision required for all siblings

GRADES 7 & 8 GIRLS AND BOYS TRAVEL TEAMS Coaches shall arrive prior to players and depart after last player is reunited with parent or guardian. Players wear official Middleton Youth Basketball uniforms for all games. Travel Division Guidelines Certified Referees to officiate games Playoffs determine Champions No food or drink allowed in gym

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CONCLUSION Middleton Youth Basketball, Inc. intends its program to be a fun and rewarding experience for all participants, volunteers and sponsors. We expect courtesy and respect for all players, coaches, referees, spectators and guests at all times, on and off the court. We predict a great season! We are very grateful to the overwhelming response and encouragement we received this season from Middletons basketball-playing families. Please take time to visit and support our 2013/2014 Season Sponsors:
A.F. Pacillo General Contracting 196 Essex Street Middleton, MA 01949 978-762-3662 Arsenault & Sons Construction 978-836-9064 Cora Electrical Services 261 Maverick Street E. Boston, MA 02128 617-561-6682 Creative Remembrances 170B North Main Street Middleton, MA 01949
www.creativeremembrances.com

978-257-9912

Investors Mortgage Group 4 Skillings Road Winchester, MA 01890 781-721-5100 Atty. Carmine P. Lepore One Sprague Street Revere, MA 02151 781-286-8800 Leone Tile & Marble 978-328-9638 MK Services 194 South Main Street Middleton, MA 01949 978-777-2196

Panini Pizzeria 15 North Main Street Middleton, MA 01949 978-767-4044 Peabody Glass Company 29 Howley Street Peabody, MA 01960 978-531-3522 Richdale Gas & Fast Freddys 29 South Main Street Middleton, MA 01949 978-774-5389

Dunkin Donuts Rt. 1 Saugus Malachowski Family 1539 Broadway Saugus, MA 01906 781-233-9611 E.A. Stevens Insurance 389 Main St., #401 Malden, MA 02148 (781) 322-2324

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DRAFT PICK MEEETING

3/4 GIRLS AND BOYS 5/6 BOYS
(There is no Draft for 5/6 Grade Girls for the 2013-2014 Season)

DRAFT PICK RULES & REGULATIONS

1. Head Coaches will draw a number to determine their place in the first round of the draft. For each round thereafter, numbers will reverse. I.e., 1st round (1-4), 2nd round (4-1), 3rd round (14), and so on. 2. Assistant Coaches will be declared or assigned after all teams are formed. 3. To help ensure competitiveness between teams and for convenience, players will be grouped according to skill/experience level. The Draft will progress in accordance to skill/level groups. In addition, please note the following: a) Coaches can choose their own children as players in accordance with their childs skill/experience level; b) A coach can use his/her draft pick turn to choose any player for his team, regardless of skill level; and, c) If a player is picked and he/she has a sibling who is playing in the same gender/age group, the coach must take the other sibling and it will count as the next draft pick. 4. Coaches will have one minute per pick until draft is concluded. 5. 5/6 grade girls and boys teams will wear official Middleton Youth Basketball uniforms for all games. Middleton Youth Basketball assigns team colors for all other age groups. 6. Middleton Youth Basketball officers will rule on any controversial event. The purpose of the draft is to try to make teams even and promote good competition. Please be fair and just with your conduct. Thank you for your time.

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