Boys Basketball

basketball with coach and team in background

High school basketball is a fast-paced, high-energy sport that combines athleticism, strategy, and teamwork. The game challenges players to develop skills in dribbling, shooting, passing, and defense. With five players per team on the court at a time, success in basketball depends on communication, quick decision-making, and strong team chemistry. Whether you're aiming to compete at a high level or just love the game, basketball offers a fun and competitive environment to grow as an athlete and a teammate. Go Eagles!

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General Information

Coaching Staff

Varsity Head Coach: Zach Murphy

My name is Zach Murphy, and I am from Missoula, Montana. I attended Montana State University for my undergraduate degree before attending the University of Montana for graduate school where I received my education licensure. I have coached at various levels (Freshman - Varsity) for 8 years, with this being my fourth season as a coach at Big Sky. Over that span, I have been lucky enough to work with athletes at every level of talent, from kindergarten to professional. It is my goal to help develop young basketball players and help them reach their highest goals on the court, while simultaneously having players leave my program ready to succeed in whatever field they choose.

Email: zmurphy@mcpsmt.org

Varsity Assistant Coach: Kelly Murphy

JV Coach: Casey Rogers

Sophomore Coach: Nate Stone

Freshman Coach: Rob LaBrie

Freshman/Sophomore Assistant: Eamon Higgins

Registration & Fees

Participation Fees - $75.00 (per sport - family maximum $300 per year)

Activity Card Fee - $30.00 (once per year)

White Fees - Determined by Coach

Participation, Activity, and White Fees can be paid at the Activities/Bookkeeping office. Financial assistance is available for those in need.

Fees for non-cut sports are due prior to your first practice. Fees for cut sports are due after teams have been selected and prior to the first practice.

We have partnered with SNAP to register for sports activities!

Parents must sign a Athletic Agreement/Waiver and the Code of Conduct for their child to participate in Athletics at the High School level. This is one form with two signatures. Students may get a copy of the waiver from the office or it can be downloaded below. The form must be returned to the office before they will be allowed to practice.

Required Forms & Releases

MHSA PHYSICAL FORM

The MHSA Physical Form must be completed by your physician in order to participate in any sport.

Agreement & Waiver

Parents must sign a Athletic Agreement/Waiver for their child to participate in Athletics at the High School level.

code of conduct

Parents must sign the Code of Conduct for their child to participate in Athletics at the High School level.

Concussion Protocol

Students and Parents must read and complete the Concussion Protocol form in order to participate.

Student Eligibility

Academic Eligibility

No student athlete may have an “F” in any subject during a five-week athletic season.

Grade checks will occur the second, third and fourth Friday of each season to determine eligibility. Any student athlete, whose grade point average is below 2.0 and/or has an “F” in any subject, will be ineligible for the following 5 school days. Weekly grade checks will occur on Friday. If the student has raised their failing grades, the athlete will regain eligibility for the following week.

Incomplete (I) may be given additional consideration for extenuating circumstances.
During the 5 days of ineligibility, the student/athlete may practice.

A student athlete who is in a prescribed special education class or 504 program and is not meeting academic eligibility will have grades reviewed to ensure all accommodations are being implemented.

Behavioral Eligibility

Behavioral Eligibility: Students who receive major ODR will be ineligible for the entire sports season.
If a student-athlete receives a minor ODR, they may forfeit the ability to play in the next game pending coach/AD permission.
4 minor ODRs = a major and will result in ineligibility.

Student Code of Conduct

The Athletic Code of Conduct is a commitment to represent self, school, family and the community in the most positive manner at all times. We hold our student athletes to the highest standard as they are ambassadors for our High School.

Know The Consequences	1st Violation	2nd Violation	3rd Violation
Suspension from public aspects of activity	1 year	1 year	Ineligible for rest of HS career
w/approved education program	30 days	60 days	X
w/ self-report & education program	20 days	50 days	X
Continues to engage in practice	Yes	Yes	No

Attendance

For activity participation, either in practice or competition, a student must be in class every scheduled period of the school day or have given documentation for an exempt absence to the attendance clerk or an administrator for that day. An exempt absence is defined as an absence due to a legal, medical/dental, bereavement or school sponsored reason. Students missing class due to an out of school suspension, unexcused and excused absences are ineligible on the day of the absence for practice or competition.

Students must also be at practice consistently. Chronic absences from practice will result in decreased playing time during games.

Travel Release & Absence

Pre-arranged absence

All student-athletes will be expected to have this form completed and brought to their coach prior to departing for their competition, event, or game.

travel release

Student-athletes who will be riding home with someone other than their guardian or team must have this form completed prior to the day of their competition, event, or game.