Mercer-Lunsford Basketball League2011-12 Coaches Information

Package

Logistics Tonight’s information can

be downloaded at www.mlblhoops.com/coaches

Coaches Meeting Presentation

House League Player Evaluation Sheets

Spreadsheet to compile evaluation statistics

House League Evaluation Schedule www.mlblhoops.com/house

House League Rules www.mlblhoops.com/rules

Detailed Playing Time Policy www.mlblhoops.com/

playingtime

Gym Locations and Directions www.mlblhoops.com/gyms

Inclement Weather and Blackouts www.mlblhoops.com/weather

Logistics (concluded)Contact information in the handout

Please hold questions until the end – we may cover for you during the presentation

Please silence cell phones and if you have to take a call, please step outside

Thank you for volunteering this season!

Message from the CommissionerDear MBL Coaches,

Welcome to the 2011-12 Season. We continue grow and thrive, and have become the premiere basketball league in Loudoun County. We have a great leadership team in place to allow us to continue to serve the kids of Dulles South. We continue to grow, and with our additions of Lunsford Middle School this season and Champe High School next season, we are poised to continue to expand our offerings.

The success of our league begins with you, the coaches. The purpose of this packet and this important meeting is to kick off the healthy relationship that we will form between the coaches, board and most importantly, the kids. My door is always open, but I have a great team of volunteers that makes my job so much easier. Have a great season, and thank you for your valuable service to this great community.

Sincerely,

Bill Morris, President and CommissionerMercer-Lunsford Basketball Leaguewww.mlblhoops.com info@mlblhoops.com

Agenda/Table of Contents Introductions Guest Speakers

PVOA Commissioner – Jim Gammie True Athletic Performance – Rob Rose

Conduct Points of Emphasis Evaluation Process and Schedule Draft Process and Schedule 2nd Grade Team Placement Assistant Coaches and Special Requests Practices, Games and Playoff Schedule Game Reports Communication & Inclement Weather Special Events

Coaches Clinic MLBL Kickoff Jamboree Pictures MLBL Nights at Freedom HS All Star Event

Final Thoughts

MLBL Leadership Team League Operations Team

Bill Morris President and League

Commissioner Barb Malinowski

Vice President; Marketing, Communications, Fundraising

Travel Commissioner Team Barton Phillips

Boys Travel Commissioner Tim Stanley

Girls Travel Commissioner

House League Commissioner Team Chip Heaney

Boys 7/8 Bernard Holmes

Girls 5/6 Gary Jones

Girls 3/4 and Girls 7/8 Alea Lewis

Boys 3/4 Bill Morris

2nd Grade Developmental John Revilla

Boys 3/4 and Boys 5/6 Bob Schneider

Boys 5/6

Officials CommissionerJim Gammie, CommissionerPotomac Valley Officials Association

….where TRUE athletes train!

MLBL BasketballPARTNERSHIP 2011-12

ConductZero Tolerance PolicyIf a coach or player is ejected from a game:

Automatic next game suspensionReview from board before reinstatement2nd offense – gone for the season

Referees are going to make mistakes, just like your players are going to make mistakes. Live with it. Let it go.

Set the example for your team, and do not tolerate it from your kids

SPORTSMANSHIP. It is the name of the game.

Fan BehaviorCoaches are responsible for fan behavior

Set the tone earlyDo not allow parents to berate players, coaches

or refs

One of the assistant coach’s role is to monitor behavior of the fans

Any issues with fan behavior will be dealt with swiftly and severely

Point of Emphasis: Playing TimeMinimum 50% for every player

Exceptions to minimum must be approved in writing

Injury exceptions must be reported to opposing coach and Division Coordinator

Maximum playing time rules2nd Grade – 30 of the 40 minutes3rd/4th Grade – 18 of the 24 minutes5th/6th Grade - 20 of the 24 minutes7th/8th Grade – 24 of the 28 minutes

Exceptions to maximum only if team has 7 or fewer players and must be reported to opposing coach and DC

Point of Emphasis: Playing TimeHouse League Playing time enforcement:

Volunteer from your team will keep track of opposing team’s playing time

Playing time sheets will be turned in with the game reports

Do not confront a coach during the game

Penalties for violations:1st offense – warning2nd offense –Coach receives 1 game

suspension and team forfeits that game3rd offense –Coach is suspended for season

and team forfeits that game

Point of Emphasis: ScorekeepersScorers & Timers are part of officiating crew

No cheering from the scorer’s tableNo comments from the scorer’s tableNo coaching from the scorer’s table

Assistant coaches cannot be scorekeeper

Scorekeepers do not track playing timeSeparate volunteers required for that role

Point of Emphasis: Defense RulesNo Press Rule varies by age group

2nd Grade: No pressure allowed at all times3rd/4th Grade: Allowed final minute of 4th Qtr &

OT5th/6th Grade: Allowed 2nd Half of game & OT7th /8th Grade: No restrictions (see below)

No Press if you are ahead……..3rd/4th Grade: More than 5 points5th/6th Grade: More than 10 points7th /8th Grade: More than 15 points

Point of Emphasis: 3/4 Man D 3/4 - Only Man to Man

Defense is Permitted

Allow team to cross half court, then defense can engageNo double-teaming

outside of the PaintPlayers should be

taught help defense in paint

Defenders do not need to chase players way outside paint area

OK

Not OK

Player EvaluationsHouse Evaluations (Grades 3-8):

We ask all players to attend one of the two evaluation sessions

Coaches rank players based on skillsCoaches rankings are collected, tabulated and

averagedCoaches rankings and groupings are shared

among coaches at draft dayRankings are used only for the draft and are

used for parity purposes. Rankings and draft order is never to be shared with the players or parents

House Evaluation ProcessRegistration

Skills StationFree ThrowsLayupsDribblingShuttle Run

Half Court Scrimmage

Registration and skill stations to be operated by league volunteers

Coaches evaluate scrimmage and provide assessment scores electronically

Division Coordinator compiles results and ranks players

Layout for Evaluation

Evaluation Items for CoachesMercer Lunsford Basketball League Player Evaluations Date: _______________________________________ 5 = Outstanding

Age Group: 3rd and 4th Grade Boys 4 = Very Good

Evaluator:____________________________________ 3 = Proficient

Page #____ 2 = Marginal

1 = Inefficient         

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Player # Overall Rating Level Ranking1 3.5 32 3.9 53 2.7 34 1.5 15 2.1 36789101112131415161718192021222324

Coaches send this file electronicallyCoaches can print and use this worksheet during the evaluation

Overall Rating:

Scale of 1-5 based

on skill assessment

Level Ranking:

1-Beginner3-Intermed.5-Advanced

Summary – Evaluation ProcessRolesCoaches and Assistants will assess players

Parent volunteers will register kids and run skill stations

Board will oversee process and assist with evaluation

ResponsibilitiesCome prepared with worksheets and snacks

Compile results and send electronically to Division Coordinators

Evaluate all players consistently

Evaluation Schedule – Grades 3-43rd/4th Grade Girls Sat. Oct 15 at Liberty ES (12:30–

2:30pm) 4th Graders

Last Names A-L at 12:40pm Last Names M-Z at 1:00pm

3rd Graders Last Names A-L at 1:20pm Last Names M-Z at 1:40pm

Tue Oct 18 at Liberty ES (6:00pm – 7:15pm)

4rd Graders at 6:00pm 3th Graders at 6:25pm   

3rd/4th Grade Boys Sat. Oct 15 at Liberty ES (9:00am –

12:30pm) 4th Graders

Last Names A-E 9:00am Last Names F-K 9:20am Last Names L-Q 9:40am Last Names R-Z 10:00am

3rd Graders Last Names A-E 10:30am Last Names F-K 10:50am Last Names L-Q 11:10am Last Names R-Z 11:30am

Mon Oct 17 at Liberty ES (6:00pm – 7:30pm)

4rd Graders at 6:00pm 3rd Graders at 6:40pm   

Evaluation Schedule – Grades 5-65th /6th Grade Girls Sat. Oct 15 at Freedom HS (6:00–

7:30pm) 6th Graders at 6:00pm

Last Names A-L 6:00pm Last Names M-Z 6:20pm

5th Graders Last Names A-L 6:40pm Last Names M-Z 7:00pm

Mon Oct 17 at Liberty ES (7:45pm – 8:45pm)

6rd Graders at 7:45pm 5th Graders at 8:15pm

5th/6th Grade Boys Sat. Oct 15 at Freedom HS (3:00–

6:00pm) 6th Graders

Last Names A-E 3:00pm Last Names F-K 3:15pm Last Names L-Q 3:30pm Last Names R-Z 3:45pm

5rd Graders Last Names A-E 4:15pm Last Names F-K 4:30pm Last Names L-Q 4:45pm Last Names R-Z 5:00pm

Wed Oct 19 at Liberty ES (6:00pm – 7:30pm)

6th Graders at 6:00pm 5th Graders at 6:40pm   

Evaluation Schedule – Grades 7-87th/8th Grade Girls Sat. Oct 15 at Freedom HS (7:30–

9:00pm) 8th Graders at 7:30pm 7th Graders at 8:00pm

Wed Oct 19 at Liberty ES (7:45pm – 8:45pm)

8th Graders at 7:45pm 7th Graders at 8:15pm   

7th/8th Grade Boys Sat. Oct 15 at Freedom HS (6:00–

9:00pm) 8th Graders

Last Names A-E 6:00pm Last Names F-K 6:15pm Last Names L-Q 6:30pm Last Names R-Z 6:45pm

7th Graders Last Names A-E 7:15pm Last Names F-K 7:30pm Last Names L-Q 7:45pm Last Names R-Z 8:00pm

Tue Oct 18 at Liberty ES (7:15pm – 8:45pm)

8th Graders at 7:15pm 7th Graders at 8:00pm   

Draft ProcessDraft Rules:

Coaches pull numbers out of hat to determine draft order

Snake Order for Draft: Rounds 1, 4, 6, 8: Team 1, Team 2……Team 8, Team 9 Rounds 2, 3, 5, 7, 9: Team 9, Team 8……Team 2, Team 1

Child of coach will be placed in the appropriate round according to their rankings. These placements will be agreed upon by the coaches and the board member prior to the start of the draft.

Assistant coaches are not guaranteed. If agreed to by all the coaches, will try and pair up assistant coaches.

Boys DivisionsBoys Divisions will divide into 2 or 3

divisions:North Division (advanced)

6-8 teams (54-72 kids) Drafted on first night; designed as advanced level

Central Division (intermediate) 6-10 teams (54-90 kids) Drafted on second night; designed as intermediate

levelSouth Division (developmental)

6-10 teams (54-90 kids) Drafted on third night; designed as beginner level

Girls Divisions Girls 3/4 League will divide into 2 divisions:

North Division (advanced) 6 teams (54 kids) Drafted first Designed as advanced level

South Division (developmental) 6 teams (54 kids) Drafted after north division selections Designed as beginner level

Girls 5/6 and 7/8 will be one single division Due to limited enrollment, plus we lose some to

travel

Draft ScheduleMonday, October 24, 7:00pm at Freedom HS Cafeteria: 3rd and 4th Grade Boys North 5th and 6th Grade Boys North 7th and 8th Grade Boys North 3rd and 4th Grade Girls

Tuesday, October 25, 7:00pm at Freedom HS Cafeteria: 3rd and 4th Grade Boys Central 5th and 6th Grade Boys Central 7th and 8th Grade Boys Central 5th and 6th Grade Girls

Wednesday, October 26, 7:00pm at Freedom HS Cafeteria:

3rd and 4th Grade Boys South 5th and 6th Grade Boys South 7th and 8th Grade Boys South 7th and 8th Grade Girls

What you need for Evaluations and DraftsEvaluationsPrint a copy of the MLBL Player Evaluation SheetsRecord statistics and notesFill out Evaluation Results to send to Coordinator

DraftsCoordinator will provide MLBL Player Evaluation

StatsBring a copy with your notes to the draftReview picks and be prepared to select players

2nd Grade Team Placement2nd Graders will not go through evaluation

process

2nd Graders will be grouped and assigned by Commissioner

Groupings based on schools, coaches, etc.

Designed to be introductory and developmental league

Assistant Coaches and Special RequestsAssistant coaches are not guaranteed

All head coaching slots must be filled before we can match an assistant coach with a head coach

In the divisions where we are short head coaches, two volunteers who requested to be assistants will be asked to pair up and take a team

Assistant Coach’s child will be placed in the same manner as the head coach’s child

Special requests by parents will be noted and we will work to try and accommodate as best we can without disrupting the goal of parity

Practices, Games and PlayoffsHouse League, grades 3-8

Practices begin Mon Nov 14

Practices on Sat Nov 19

No Activities Nov 21-27

Scrimmages on Sat, Dec 3

First Games Sat, Dec 10

No activities Dec 21 – Jan 2

Regular season ends Feb 18

Playoffs Feb 25 – Mar 2

Championships March 3-4

2nd Grade Developmental

4 Saturday Training Sessions Nov 19, Dec 3, 10, 17

Weeknight practices begin December 5

Scrimmage games will begin after the Holiday break

Scrimmages officiated by coaches

League focus on development

Game ReportsSubmit your game reports within 24 hours

after the conclusion of your gameE-mail to your division commissionercc: to info@mlblhoops.comInclude your playing time chart for opposing

team (can be an summary in electronic form)

CommunicationAll communication should run through coachPlease set up e-mail list and phone treePlease stay on top of messages and

communicate with parentsUse web site as resource for schedulesGo through the Division CommissionersE-Mail Address on contact list in back

Inclement WeatherInclement weather general rules:

If schools are closed, gyms are closedIf schools close early, gyms are closedIf schools open late, gyms are open

Generally, decision is made by 4:15pmOccasional blackouts for school functionsParks and Rec hotline – 703-777-0456Information always posted on website

Coaches ClinicFreedom High School Coaches and True AP will

be offering a coaches clinic

Tentative date – Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Learn practice drills and what to focus on this season

Conditioning and training skills from TrueAP

MLBL Kickoff JamboreeSaturday, December 3 at Freedom HS

Team ParadeGuest SpeakersPrize Raffle

6:30pm to 8:30pm after the scrimmage games

PicturesPictures taken the following days:

Sat. Dec 10th

(Alternate date will be set up in January)

Scheduled around game times that day

Jan will be reserved for make-ups; want to try and get pictures done at first date

MLBL Nights at Freedom HSFriday, December 16: FHS Girls vs OsbournFriday, January 27: FHS Boys vs. Patriot

Players admitted free with uniform on and paying adult

Good chance for a team social activity Special halftime activities will include

Mercer playersWill try to reschedule practices on these

nights if the teams desire to attend

House League All Stars

Saturday, Mar 10 Wizards Event tentatively planned (if lockout is

resolved)All Star games played at Verizon Center In conjunction with Wizards game (League fundraiser)

In-House All Star Event planned as a backupGames would be played at Freedom HS (Main & Aux Gyms)

All Stars from each division (3-8) will play exhibition game

Final ThoughtsCommunication is essential for success

Set up email and phone treesStay on top of communications Provide timely responses to Division Commissioners

Remember, the key is to have FUNFORGET the mistakes and move forward in a positive

mannerUNLOCK the potential in all of the kidsNEVER let emotions get the best of you

Enjoy the season!

Each league commissioner will be discussing division specific details and answering any questions you

may have