After School Team Sports

As we continue on another highly successful school year, we find ourselves preparing for a new sports season. Teamwork is important everywhere on this campus, but the athletic department is the most logical place to find it, and we have it in abundance! We are very excited to introduce a new coaching staff member for the 2009 winter girls’ soccer teams, Coach Ivan Banuelos. Everyone knows Ivan from Circle Drive; we finally got him to help our Soccer program.

Girls:	Boys:
JV Soccer – Claudia Villa	Varsity Basketball - Rod Matlock
6th Soccer – Claudia Villa	JV Basketball - Rod Matlock
5th Soccer – Ivan Banuelos	4th Basketball – Michael Lemus

All team members will rent his/her sports jersey and they need to be returned at the end of each game. NO EXCEPTIONS! We will wash the jerseys and give them to the players on the day of each game. This will ensure that the uniform is not damaged or unable to be re-used. However, if the jerseys are returned in such conditions, the full cost of the uniform will be due. Because of our projected recycling efforts, the fees have been reduced this year. We have reduced the fees to $25 with the understanding that our goal of 100% participation will be met. In the event our goal is not met, we will increase the fee back to $45 to offset said cost. Each player is now required to pay $25 on or before Monday, December 7th. This fee includes the above mentioned jersey rental, water & snacks for each game, as well as the awards/trophies at the Sports’ Banquet.

Practices will be held Monday through Thursday from 3:45 – 5:00; Friday practices are optional but highly encouraged. As a gentle reminder, to be able to participate in the games, all athletes should attend at least two practices per week. In addition, all students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or better in order to be eligible to play. Students falling below eligibility level are suspended from the team to allow time for study and improvement. Re-evaluation will take place every 2-½ weeks.

Please feel free to contact Coach Matlock at (818) 988-5554 with any questions or concerns. You may also e-mail Coach Matlock at rmatlock@pinecrestschools.com Thank you in advance for your cooperation and your support.

Regards,

Rod Matlock, Athletic Director
Claudia Villa, Athletic Director Assistant

Go Bulldogs!