Burris girls – Departing Coach Tom Lindsey
Muncie, Ind. – (Updated 2/20) Can now confirm Burris is open. Coach Lindsey will not be back after five years (22-85) with the Owls. New Coach will lose one game off the schedule next season as Burris girls were cited by IHSAA for practicing against graduated players. Reportedly it will be up to school which game will be removed from next year’s docket. Good Varsity Club member reports the Owls will only lose one senior to graduation and with her goes about 10 ppg but maybe more importantly 9 rebounds a contest. 5-9 sr-2-b guard DeKayla Elliott is arguably the best of the expected returnees. She led the team in scoring last season at 16, and was also went for a whopping 12 boards a game. Report goes on to state very capable defender. A couple of other underclassmen return with varsity experience but nobody lighting up the scoreboard and ball handling is a challenge. Turnovers were a consistent issue last go round. Varsity Clubber also reports Burris middle school girls were routinely pounded by small schools last season. Teaching jobs unknown at this time. However, Varsity Club member reports job description sent out is a little more detailed than most.
Included FYI: Annual Duties: 1. Administrative Duties a. Maintain regular, consistent communication with Athletic Director b. Maintain regular, consistent communication with parents c. Maintain regular, consistent communication with players, following Coaches' Handbook rules. d. Demonstrate knowledge of all IHSAA rules e. Keep accurate health and contact information for players and parents f. Keep accurate practice attendance log. g. Ensure players receive and return all school-issued athletic apparel. 2. Additional Duties: a. Conduct a pre-season meeting with parents of athletes. b. Provide clear expectations to parents and athletes for communication. c. Actively participate in all fundraising initiatives for the athletic department. d. Active participation in Elementary and Middle School Basketball Programs. 3. Maintain Modern Teaching and Coaching Techniques a. Complete IHSAA On-line rules meeting b. Complete NFHS online courses every three years c. Professional growth i. Attend one clinic or State Association conference on an annual basis. 4. Participate in Interviews a. Review all applications and participate in interviews for Elementary, Middle and High School Assistant Girls' Basketball positions and provide feedback to the Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will have the final decision on selection. Pre-Season & Post Season Duties 1. Equipment a. Properly store equipment after each practice and contest. b. Issue equipment to athletes by utilizing equipment form c. Inform parents and Athletic Director of equipment return date following Athletic Policy in Coaches' Handbook. d. Properly store equipment at end of season completing an inventory of all equipment and submitting to Athletic Director during evaluation. 2. Organization a. Define upcoming season goals and expectations for upcoming season and submit to Athletic Director. b. Maintain an off-season training program throughout the year increasing frequency one month prior to first eligible practice. c. Conduct pre-season meeting with athletes at minimum two weeks before start of first eligible practice. 3. Evaluations a. Self-evaluation b. Evaluate assistants at end of season utilizing evaluation form located in Coaches' Handbook. c. Meet with Athletic Director within two weeks of completion of season to review program, go over evaluations and discuss schedule for following season.
