Player,+Parent,+Coaches+Contract

Player, Parent, and Coaches Contract

Please understand that this is a high school sports program. By participating, you are telling me that you are willing to make this a priority. It is expected that you make all practices and matches. It is your duty, everyday, to participate at your full capacity. A missed day will effect what you learn and how you grow as a teammate and an individual player. I do understand that there are specific circumstance that will require you to miss team events. I do follow the philosophy of: Family then School then Sports. If you have a family emergency please inform me of the situation and we will take the matter from there. Your schooling does take precedence over the sport. If you are struggling in school, it will be expected that you take care of that matter first.

A student failing a class will be able to participate in all team functions the first week of failing. Upon the second week of failing, the student will be able to practice but not participate in matches. Upon a third consecutive week of failing, the student will be required to miss ALL team practices/matches/functions.

Teamwork is a number of persons acting in close association as members of a unit. Players, parents, and coaches are all important members of the team and must function as one for the betterment of all. The coaches will determine the strengths and weaknesses of each player and use them in the best manner that assures the team will be successful. As a player, you must know what the coach expects from you and then go out and do it. As a parent, you must learn the game and support your daughter in her commitment to the team. We hope to be successful on and off the court. This requires practice, discipline, and dedication. Most of all, it requires a positive attitude. Some of the best players in the world use their head and their heart to win over opponents with bigger shots. Play because you love the game and becuase you love to compete. We look forward to sharing our time, expertise, and team experience with you.

Players: 1. Have read, understand, and will follow all STHS rules and consequences. 2. Have read, understand, and will follow all USTA Code of Conduct expectations. 3. Have read, understand, and will work to accomplish all team goals. 4. Will respect their teammates, coaches, and opponents at all times.

Parents: 1. Have read and understand all SHS rules and consequences. 2. Have read and understand all USTA Code of Conduct expectations. 3. Have read and understand all team goals. 4. Will do their best to help their son/daughter follow these rules and meet these goals. 5. Will set a positive example on and off the court to make this an enjoyable experience.

Coaches: 1. Will organize practices that develop skill and technique and promote teamwork and good health. 2. Will be positive role models for the players and applaud a good effort in both victory and defeat. 3. Will be alert to the physical (and mental) safety of your players. 4. Will maintain an open line of communication with players, parents, and administration.


 * Some ideas have been adapted from USA Hockey's junior player pamphlets