In exchange for the privilege of being on the team, I promise to do the following:
1. ACADEMICS & RESPONSIBILITIES WILL BE FIRST.
My chores, responsibilities, grades and class work come before basketball and I will do what my parents/guardian ask. Directly after school is best and I won’t wait until last minute to do what I should. Failing grades or being grounded will result in player ineligibility.
Apply good healthy habits, eat right and get a good night sleep before practices and games.
2. ATTENDANCE. BE ON TIME FOR ALL PRACTICES.
I will be properly dressed for practice and games with basketball shorts and shoes or my uniform. I will also bring a towel and a drink.
We are aware that there may be circumstances that arise that cause you to miss a practice; e.g. vacation, illness, etc. When this occurs, the player or parent/guardian will inform their coach in advance when possible.
3. ATTITUDE.
Our goal is to field a team of players that consistently demand more of themselves, than is demanded by the coaches. Be coachable, hustle, display mental toughness, and be focus on the game.
We will strive to develop good habits by practicing with good form and appropriate efforts. These efforts will determine our success during competitive play.
RESPECT COACHES, TEAMMATES, OPPONENTS AND REFEREES. Behavior that reflects negativity on players, coaches and referees will not be tolerated, e.g. lack of control or profanity.
4. AS A TEAM MEMBER, I WILL GO TO THE COACHES/TEAM MEMBER FIRST IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WHICH IS RELATED TO THE TEAM. I will not complain to others, until I have given the person I have a problem with an opportunity to correct it; e.g., a team player or coach.
Adjustments and sacrifices are necessary to achieve team and individual success. Extraordinary commitment on the part of players, their families, and the coaches is important. In return, we have an opportunity to create a positive experience that will affect our lives positively for a long time to come.
5. APPEARANCE, especially when attending team functions, should be neat and well groomed. Hair style should be clean, combed and manageable. Clothing should fit and be wrinkle free. No extreme styles.
As a parent/guardian of the above named player, I promise to do the following:
Influence my child to abide by the contract he/she has signed. Discuss any issues regarding poor academics, bad attitude with the coach as soon as possible. Be an example of good sportsmanship at games by making only positive comments about the players, keeping criticism of the officiating to a minimum volume and frequency, and treating the fans of our opponents with respect. Transportation of my child to and from games and practices will be my responsibility, not the coaches or other parents. Cooperate by helping with fundraising, concession stand duty, video taping of games or practices, etc. Be patient with coaches who are not giving your child the playing time you feel he/she deserves.