The coach’s philosophy. The coach’s expectations for your son or daughter, as well as other players on the team. Location and times of practices and contests. Team requirements, such as special equipment needed, school and team and off season expectations. Procedures if your child suffers an injury during participation. Communication coaches expect from parents: Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance. Notification of illness that may result in an absence. Notification of injury. Appropriate concerns to discuss with a coach: The mental and physical treatment of your child. What your child needs to do to improve. Aspects of your child’s behavior. Concerns that must be left to the discretion of the coach: How much playing time each athlete is getting. Team strategy. Play calling Any situation that with other student-athletes. At , we are committed to our student athletes the Bar” in regards to their “Raising character and academics. We have identified six pillars of character for our student athletes to strive towards. Students not upholding the Six Pillars of Character can be disciplined for such behaviors. Athletics are a privilege earned by exhibiting acceptable behaviors outlined by the . Marple Newtown Student Athlete 6 Pillars of Character to show admiration, honor and esteem for Respect – Responsibility accountability and ownership of one’s actions – Citizenship to show loyalty and pride for your community and school, doing good –
The coach’s philosophy. The coach’s expectations for your son or daughter, as well as other players on the team. Location and times of practices and contests. Team requirements, such as special equipment needed, school and team and off season expectations. Procedures if your child suffers an injury during participation. Communication coaches expect from parents: Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance. Notification of illness that may result in an absence. Notification of injury. Appropriate concerns to discuss with a coach: The mental and physical treatment of your child. What your child needs to do to improve. Aspects of your child’s behavior. Concerns that must be left to the discretion of the coach: How much playing time each athlete is getting. Team strategy. Play calling Any situation that with other student-athletes. At , we are committed to our student athletes “Raising the Bar” in regards to their character and academics. We have identified six pillars of character for our student athletes to strive towards. Students not upholding the Six Pillars of Character can be disciplined for such behaviors. Athletics are a privilege earned by exhibiting acceptable behaviors outlined by the . Marple Newtown Student Athlete 6 Pillars of Character Respect – to show admiration, honor and esteem for Responsibility – accountability and ownership of one’s actions Citizenship – to show loyalty and pride for your community and school, doing good
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