MEDIA When addressing the media, always put the team first. Speak humbly. Speak positively about our team, program and its members, as well as our opponents. Keep all team information to the team. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, say that you decline to “respectfully comment”. Do not feel pressure to answer all questions. Finally, BEFORE you speak”. “Think Social Media: All members of our program will handle themselves in a mature manner and use social media in a mature manner. It’s important now more than ever that all involved in our program understand the ramifications of our social networking habits. We need to remember we represent our families, the St. Ignatius community and the program. We also need to understand the wide scope of social networking, and that once something is posted it is out there forever. Not only is it out there forever, it is out there worldwide. It is not just limited to the circle of friends for which it was intended. We must before we post”. Ask if this “think something we want ANYBODY else to read or see? Things can spiral out of control and take on a life of their own very quickly. COMMUNICATION WITH THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE In order to support our mission, the coaches and athletic staff need the support of the parents. We ask that parents remember the following: Good sportsmanship is expected of everyone at St. Ignatius. • Not all players get the same playing time. • Coaches are to be treated with the same respect accorded any other professional. • If a parent has a concern, it should be expressed at the appropriate time and for • example, not after a practice or game. The following matters should be left to the discretion of the coach: Decisions regarding which athletes make or do not make a team. •
MEDIA When addressing the media, always put the team first. Speak humbly. Speak positively about our team, program and its members, as well as our opponents. Keep all team information to the team. If you do not feel comfortable answering a question, say that you “respectfully decline to comment”. Do not feel pressure to answer all questions. Finally, “Think BEFORE you speak”. Social Media: All members of our program will handle themselves in a mature manner and use social media in a mature manner. It’s important now more than ever that all involved in our program understand the ramifications of our social networking habits. We need to remember we represent our families, the St. Ignatius community and the program. We also need to understand the wide scope of social networking, and that once something is posted it is out there forever. Not only is it out there forever, it is out there worldwide. It is not just limited to the circle of friends for which it was intended. We must “think before we post”. Ask if this something we want ANYBODY else to read or see? Things can spiral out of control and take on a life of their own very quickly. COMMUNICATION WITH THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCEDURE In order to support our mission, the coaches and athletic staff need the support of the parents. We ask that parents remember the following: • Good sportsmanship is expected of everyone at St. Ignatius. • Not all players get the same playing time. • Coaches are to be treated with the same respect accorded any other professional. • If a parent has a concern, it should be expressed at the appropriate time and for example, not after a practice or game. The following matters should be left to the discretion of the coach: • Decisions regarding which athletes make or do not make a team.
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