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2020-21 MRJH Maverick Athletics

"MOLDING PASSIONATE, LIFE-LONG LEADERS AND LEARNERS.”

2020-21 MRJHMaverick Athletics "MOLDING PASSIONATE, LIFE-LONG LEADERS ANDLEARNERS.”

Coach/Athlete/Parent Communication

This school year we will be relaying sport and athletic information via the SportYou app and our MRJH Athletic Website. You can have the app on as many devices as you want.


Girl's Athletics code FSFC-NB77

7th VB code VC5D-AJKN

8th VB code PWWG-X98E


Boys Athletics code SU7HK9ZW

7th Fb code 8XVZTGUU

8th FB code 23GD5B8Y


We are trying to start Virtual workouts Aug. 10 to start getting our athletes ready to return.

All Athletics paperwork due by Sept. 8

Parents of student going into the 7th and 8th grades,


Welcome to the Morton Ranch Junior High Athletic Program. We are excited to see what this school year has in store for us. I pray that you and your family have been safe and healthy while you have been away. I miss all of our student/athletes and can not wait to see and work with all of you.


In preparation for these workouts, athletes must have current paperwork submitted in order to attend. The new paperwork can be found at www.rankonesport.com. You can login as a guest to get access and fill out necessary paperwork (med history/consent to treat/handbook form/UIL form/bona fide residence form).


Physicals-must be on the new 2020 form found on the rankone website

· RETURNING KISD 8th grade Athletes: If you tried out or participated in a sport during the 2019-2020 school year then your physical is still valid, you will NOT have to get a new physical for the 2020-2021 school year. However, you must complete all the online forms and a new Medical History Form in Rank One.

**Please be advised, if an athlete answers ‘yes’ to certain questions on the medical history form indicating a change in medical status, an updated physical from a physician may be required.


· 8th grade Athletes NEW to Katy: You are required to get a physical for the 2020-2021 school year. Be sure to complete the Medical History Form as well as all the online forms in Rank One.


· ALL 7th grade Athletes: You are required to get a physical for the 2020-2021 school year. The physical must be dated after Be sure to complete the Medical History Form as well as all the online forms in Rankone.


· I will not accept any paper copies. The website allows you to take a pic or scan the physical form into Rankone.


**Licensed Athletic Trainers from each high school campus will review all physical forms and notify athletes if further screening is required.


Katy ISD will provide Legacy Stadium for athletes to go get their physicals completed for $25. In order to limit large crowds at this location, you must schedule an appointment to attend.


Please click on the following link for appointment times, locations and payment options.

https://katyisd.revtrak.net/athletics-physicals/


If you have any questions please call or email the Boys or Girls Coaches office,

Thanks,


Phillip Soliz

PhillipSoliz@katyisd.org

Office Ph. 281-237-7462


Taqueta Braxton

TaquetaBraxton@katyisd.org

Office Ph. 281-237-7511

Football and Volleyball tryouts and practices

Aug. 19th- Sept 4 - Strength and Conditioning/Skills Camp:

Girls ~ 7:00 am - 8:30 am Skill Sessions will be Volleyball skills

Boys ~ 4:15 pm - 5:45 pm Skill Sessions will be Football skills


This is not mandatory but highly encouraged as we try to get back in shape and teach fundamental skills for the upcoming seasons and tryouts.


· Athletes will not be allowed into the locker room, so must come dressed out in appropriate athletic gear and have their own water bottles and mask.


· Parents are not allowed out of their cars.


· Athletes must also be walking/picked up promptly after workouts.


· Please let us know you are coming by filling out the form linked here by Monday Aug 17. https://forms.gle/kLztqVGo4kR9pPc19


· Gym doors will open 10 minutes before start time and there will be no access to the locker rooms so please come dressed to work out as well as bring your own water bottles.


· It is imperative that athletes are dropped off and picked up according to the times listed above


- You will not be allowed to participate if you have not been cleared in Rank One


- Please be advised that all dates and times are tentative due to any district or state recommendations regarding COVID-19.


Sept. 8th - Football practices will be after school 4:15 - 6:15 pm provided KISD allows us to safely get started with workouts.


Sept. 9th - Football Parent meeting 7:30 pm via zoom. link will be shared on SportsYou.


Volleyball


· Seventh grade: Sept. 9th & 10th from 6:30 – 8:30 am

· Eighth grade: Sept. 11th & 14th from 6:30 – 8:30 am


The dates and times may change due to COVID-19, we will provide updated information on Canvas and SportsYou


In order to participate in Football and Volleyball your child must have all of the required online paperwork submitted through Rankonesport.com.


All athletes enrolled in Boys or Girls Athletics must also have all of their paperwork completed as well by Sept. 8.


Contact Phillip Soliz or Rochelle Harris if you have any problems or questions regarding Football or Volleyball.

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Morton Ranch Coaches

Coaches Spotlight

Female Coach Spotlight of the Month:


Meet Coach Regina Respert-Elrod

Hometown: Detroit. MI

Sports played in High School: Basketball, Softball, and Track & Field

College Attended: Oberlin College

Sports played in College: Basketball

How long have you coached: 17 years

Family life: husband, Maurice, 3 kids: Tre, 19, Jalen 17, and Samiah 7

Hobbies: Writing Books, Ministry, DIY, YouTube director for daughter’s Channel

Favorite TV Show: Golden Girls

Favorite Movie: Independence Day

One thing you would tell your younger self: Any attack is from the enemy, not people. Pray & Fight through it!

Proudest Moment as an athlete: scoring 36 points and selected NCAC 2nd Team All-Conference (college)

Proudest Moment as a teacher/coach: Watching my daughter run the 400m, break the district record, right after winning the 300m hurdles. Dope!



Male Coach Spotlight of the Month:


Meet Coach Brandon Barnes

Coach Barnes was the winner of the Morton Ranch JH Impact Coach of the Year 2020

Hometown: Atascocita, TX

Sports played in High School: Football and basketball

College Attended: Sam Houston State University

Sports played in College: None

How long have you coached: 3 years

Family life: Wife-Alyssa, Daughters-Autumn and Brinley

Hobbies: working out, watching sports, playing with my family, refurbishing furniture.

Favorite TV Show: The office

Favorite Movie: The Incredibles

One thing you would tell your younger self: Don’t just work harder but work longer than anyone else.

Proudest Moment as an athlete: Being voted captain on my football team.

Proudest Moment as a teacher/coach: Every time I see that one of my students or athletes are proud of what they have accomplished.