SCHOOL:
Sam H. Lawson Middle School
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR(S):
Jeremy Gibbons, Jeren Jensen
TEAMS:
Cross Country, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball, Boys and Girls Soccer, Wrestling, Track & Field, Tennis
SPORTS HOTLINE:
408-255-7500 X 259
Dear Athletes and Parents:
Welcome to the Sam H. Lawson Middle School after school sports program. The
following contains pertinent information and explains the expectations of
athletes and parents who wish to become involved in our after school sports
program.
Student-athletes must have a C average (2.0) and must have no more than one U
in citizenship. Grade checks will be done with registration. Students who do
not maintain their grades, have attendance problems or have severe
disciplinary issues may be placed on a two-week probation during which they
may participate in practices only. If problems continue, an administrator may
remove the student from the team.
Our student-athletes must realize that they represent our school, our coaches
and themselves by their conduct. Good sportsmanship must be stressed at all
times.
Good Sportsmanship involves:
1. Treating opponents, officials & coaches with fairness, courtesy and respect.
2. Taking a loss gracefully and without complaint.
3. Taking victory without gloating.
During the season there are usually two games and two practices a week.
Friday practices will exist only until the first league and after the last
league game before the end of the year tournament.
Athletes need to attend all practices. Please schedule medical appointments
around game and practice times. If an emergency happens and you can’t attend
practice or a game please notify your coach A.S.A.P. Unexcused absences from
practices will result in sitting on the bench the following game.
There is a fee attached to each season. The cost is $70 for every sport.
Payment method are cash or check. If by check, make payable to Los Gatos
Saratoga Recreation Department. Payment is not taken until the athlete is
selected by the team. The coach will notify the athletes by giving them a
handout explaining the program, releasing liability and schedules.
Within the VJHSAL (Valley Junior High School Athletic League), we view the
league as a competitive, not a recreational league. In a competitive league
the goal is to win. During the regular season the goal is for coaches to play
all players, but not necessarily equally. During playoffs, the goal is to put
the best players in the game in order to win and advance. Playing time is at
the sole discretion of the coaches. You must realize that every coach has a
different philosophy and you need to respect the coaches right to coach.
It is in the best interest of the coaches to teach the skills relating to the
sport, provide an adequate knowledge of all rules and strategies in an effort
to give the child a broader understanding and respect for the sport in which
they are participating.
