Player Responsibilities

1. All players will treat officials and opponents with dignity and respect. 

2. All players, regardless of ability and/or playing time are equal members of the team. Each and every player will treat all teammates with acceptance, respect, and friendship. 

3. All players will provide maximum effort in practice and games. 

4. Attendance at all practices, team meetings, and games is mandatory.

5. In some situations, players may be excused from games and/or practices. When this occurs, players are responsible for informing the coach at the earliest possible time. 

6. When players miss practices and/or games, playing time in future games may be affected. 

7. Unexcused absences are absences in which the coach was not informed in the manner described above. And/or the reason for the absence is not satisfactory. An unexcused absence from practice and/or game may result in reduced playing time or other consequences as deemed appropriate. 

8. Players are to be on time for all practices and games (30 mins prior to gametime). Tardiness and being properly dressed for practice may affect playing time in games. 

9. Players are expected to directly seek understanding and resolution when questions or problems arise with coaches and teammates. 

10. Players will conduct themselves in a manner that brings honor to themselves and the team. This includes school performances, self-respect, healthy behaviors and social responsibility.  Issues that arise in these areas will impact playing time and or ability to participate. 

Parent Responsibilities 

1. Parents will treat players, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and dignity. 

2. All comments by parents and their guests from the sidelines will be encouraging and/or complimentary.

3. Parents will refrain from making derogatory comments to referees at any time. 

4. Coaching basketball is to be done only by coaches on staff. Parents agree to refrain from coaching or directing their child or other players during all games and practices. 

5. Parents will discuss player and/or team concerns and problems directly with the Coaches. These discussions will not take place right before or after a game. A meeting will be scheduled with the Head Coaches to address any issue or concern. If any issue/concern is unresolved, the parent may then bring to the attention of the school’s Athletic Director. During the meeting, playing time and comparisons to other players will not be discussed. Remember, it is not the five best players. It is the five players that work together the best!

6. Parents will support coaches and encourage their athlete to do the same. 

7. If your child is absent from school, they will not be allowed to participate in practice or a game on that specific day.

8. A Parent/Guardian of player's rides must be present during the games for a ride home after games.

9. Parents/Guardians are required to wear a mask if it is mandatory at a facility where the game is being held.

Coaching Responsibilities 

1. Coaches are responsible to abide by the rules of conduct embodied in the spirit of this document. 

2. Coaches will balance individual growth, social development, and the acquisition of basketball knowledge and skills in working with individual players and the team as a whole. 

3. Coaches will train players to play with good sportsmanship and to abide by the rules of the game. 

4. Coaches will promote a positive atmosphere in all basketball activities. 

5. Coaches will devote the time and skill necessary for the good of the team. 

6. Coaches will push and challenge each player in the program to be the best they can be! 

7. The coaching staffs’ main goal is to get each player to play to their full potential and put each player in a position to help the team to be successful. 

8. Coaches will treat players, parents, officials, and opponents with respect. 

9. Coaches will maintain an open-line of communication with their parents and players.

PRACTICE PROTOCOL: 

      1.   Players will come dressed in the appropriate basketball attire such as shorts, shoes, shirts, etc. 

      2.   No jewelry on while at practice or game. 

      3.   Players will be expected to help with any setup, take down or cleanup.

      4.   All practices are mandatory. 

      5.   If your child is absent from school, they will not be allowed to participate in practice or a game on 

            that particular day.        

      6.   Players must be picked up on time from the dismissal of practice.

PLAYING TIME: Playing time is based on effort and ability shown in practice as well as attending practices and maintaining good academic and behavior standing. Every attempt will be made to get player playing time that will contribute to the success of the team; however, this is a non-equal playing environment. Players who are concerned with playing time need to speak with the coaches. 

UNIFORMS: 

1. Uniforms are to be kept clean and washed after every game. You should wash them on a cold and gentle cycle and then hang them to dry. DO NOT PUT IN THE DRYER! 

2. The uniform is assigned to the player only; therefore, the player is the only one to be wearing it and is responsible for it and its components. If the uniform is damaged or misplaced the player/parent will be expected to pay any replacement.

SNACKS:

We ask that parents/guardians sign up for at least 2/3 days to provide snacks for the team. We will provide copies of the sign-up sheet so everyone knows what day they signed up for. If you are unable to provide for a day that you signed up, please reach out to one of the coaches.

We will have a weekly progress report from teachers.  The weekly progress report will determine playing time. If a player’s ride is late, the player may be excused from the team.  Players must be dressed and ready to go for practices and games.  Games are typically scheduled for Saturday’s; players should show up 30 minutes before gametime.  This contract must be signed and turned in by Thursday November 11.