AF SPORTS CORNER

2013 American Falls High School Volleyball Player Expectations

 

As a AFHS volleyball player, the following is expected of me:

 

1. I will be a team player.  I will always show respect to my teammates and my coaches at all times.  If I don’t, I will not play.

2. I will be coachable.  I will accept feedback because I know it will help me become the best player I can be.  I will constantly challenge my teammates and myself. 

3. I will stay on top of my academics and communicate to my coaches whenever I have concerns. 

4. I will always have a positive attitude.  I understand that if I don’t, that I will be taken out of a match.  I know that poor attitudes don’t win matches.

5. I understand that playing time will not be equal and that it is earned by hard work, performance, and attitude.

6. When I am not in the match, I understand that my responsibilities include calling the lines for my teammates and cheering for them.

7. I will not allow mistakes to bring me down.  I know that I learn from them.

8. I will work hard at every practice.  I understand the consequences of not working hard.  Even if I am a better player than my teammate, I know that I will not play if I am not trying my best or if I am not focused.

9. I will be on time to practices, matches and to the bus.

10. I will communicate to my coaches ahead of time about absences, expected tardiness, concerns, or anything that will affect my match or affect our team’s practice plans.

11. As a AFHS player, I will be on my best behavior at all times.  I understand that inappropriate language will not be tolerated.  I will report any team concerns and player issues to my coach. 

12. I will only post positive comments that support the program, teammates and coaches as well as my competitors on public sites (such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.)

13. I understand that the use of alcohol, illegal or misuse of prescription drugs, tobacco or any other abusive substance is strictly prohibited.  I acknowledge the penalties carefully explained in the AFHS Code of Conduct.

14. I am aware that good eating habits and sleeping habits will provide me with the energy I need for every match and practice.  I will do my best to have healthy eating and sleeping habits.

15. I will always support the C, JV and Varsity teams.  My cell phone text/calls and friends won’t distract me.  (Same rule applies to all teams.) 

16. I understand that high school volleyball is a big commitment and I will make practices, matches and fundraising events a priority in my social calendar.

17. I will report any injuries to my coach as soon as possible.  If I am injured, I will follow the instructions given to me by the athletic trainer. 

18. I must take fundraising seriously and understand that I have to carry my weight as a player.  I will work hard to reach our team fundraising goals and not depend on others to do it for me. 

19. As a team player, I will always focus on effort, team and attitude, not wins and losses. I will win with humility and lose with dignity. I will celebrate every great play and brush off lost points.

20. I will make sure that I have fun and enjoy the match!

21. I understand the Volleyball Code of Conduct point system and will do my best to uphold the code.

 

 

 

2013 American Falls High School Volleyball Parent Expectations

 

As a parent of a American Falls High School volleyball player, the following is expected of me:

 

1. I will be a supportive parent and be positive about my daughter’s playing experience.  I will also support her teammates, coaches and parents inside and outside the gym.

2. I understand that only positive comments about a player, coaches or a competitor should be posted on public websites including Facebook , Twitter, etc.

3. I will not criticize the officials or the opposing team’s players, parents or coaches. 

4. I understand that there will be losses and that they are part of the learning experience.

5. I will try my best to get my daughter to practices, matches and bus departures on time.  I will pick her up on time when practices/matches are over.

6. I understand that one of the lessons taught in high school volleyball is commitment to a team.  I will make every effort to be sure that my daughter is at practices, matches, and fundraising events whenever possible.

7. I will encourage my daughter to resolve any issues on her own before I get involved.  I understand this is part of her growth process.  When I need to communicate concerns to the coaches, I understand that I should not do this during practices, and not immediately before or after matches.

8. I am aware that poor eating habits and sleeping habits can develop at this age and I will make every effort to provide my daughter with nutritional meals, snacks and appropriate curfews.

9. I understand that not every player will receive equal playing time and that those decisions will be made by the coaches.

10. I will support my daughter in the team’s fundraising efforts.  I understand that this is her responsibility, and I will follow up with her to be sure she is doing her part.

11. I understand the Volleyball Code of Conduct point system and will do my best to uphold the code.