I. Communication you should expect from your child’s coach

a. Philosophy of the coach

b. Expectations the coach has for all team members

c. Locations and times of practices and contests

d. Team requirements, i.e., fees, special equipment, off-‐season conditioning

e. Procedure should your child be injured during participation

II. Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches

a. The treatment of your child, mentally or physically

b. Ways to help your child improve

c. Concerns about your child’s behavior

d. How your child can help the team to be competitive

III. Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches

a. Playing time (rationale for playing time may be requested)

b. Team strategy

c. Play calling

d. Other student/athletes

Note: There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concern.

IV. If you have a concern to discuss with the coach, please use the following procedures a. The student athlete must bring the issue to the coach’s attention

b. If the issue needs further attention, contact the coach during his/her planning period to get clarification or to set up a meeting

c. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice

V. What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution? a. Call during school hours and set up an appointment with the Activities Director to discuss concerns b. At this meeting the appropriate next step can be determined

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