As your children become involved in the athletic programs they will experience some of the most rewarding moments in their lives. It is important to understand there may also be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. Please follow the procedure that follows when this occurs.

1. Athlete should meet one on one with coach.
2. Parent should email or call the coach and set up an appointment.
3. Parent should email or call and set up an appointment with athletic director and coach.
4. Parent should email or call and set up an appointment with administration.

It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you may hope. Remember this is not a recreational league where every participant is guaranteed a certain amount of playing time. Coaches make judgment decisions based on what they believe is best for all students involved. Listed below are things that should and should not be discussed with the coach after your child has already talked with the coach with his/her concerns.

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss With Coaches:

1. The treatment of your child mentally and physically.
2. Ways to help your child improve.
3. Concerns about your child’s behavior.

Issues Not Appropriate to Discuss With Coaches:

1. Playing time.
2. Team strategy
3. Play calling.
4. Other student-athletes.