WOODSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­EXPECTATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

OF PARENTS

1. The parents will communicate fairly and openly with coaches by:

• Communicating openly, honestly, and with respect.
• Communicating issues and concerns in a timely manner including those of physical and emotional well-being on behalf of their student.
• Understand and accept that playing time and game strategy will not be discussed.
• Following an appropriate chain of communication such as:
• Parent and Coach/Assistant Coach
• Parent and Athletic Director
• Parent and Principal
• Attending parent meetings and reading information disseminated by the coaches.

2. The parents will demonstrate good sportsmanship by displaying the following behaviors:

• Providing support for coaches and officials in order to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all student athletes.
• Understanding the game is for the students and not for the adults.
• Recognizing that student participation in athletics is a privilege.
• Using good sportsmanship as a spectator and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on both the team and the school.
• Promoting the team by being supportive and helpful of the school program.
• Refraining from coaching their student from the stands or sidelines.
• Expecting consistent student attendance at practices and games.

3. The parents will create a positive and supportive environment to promote their student/athlete’s well-being by:

• Supporting good conditioning and healthy life style habits.
• Placing the emotional and physical well-being of their student ahead of any personal desire to win.
• Expecting their student to play in a safe and healthy environment.
• Supporting their student in planning how to meet their academic responsibilities given the demands of training and practice.
• Being a role model for other parents by remaining positive at sporting events.