CORE VALUES

RELATIONSHIPS

GET TO KNOW YOUR TEAMMATES AND COACHES.

The COACH will:

Understand demands on athlete’s time and the diversity of challenges they face daily

Talk to athletes about things not related to sports (ie classes, school day, future plans)

Listen to athlete concerns in regards to health and injury

The ATHLETE will:

Understand that your coach has expertise and a plan to help you achieve your goals

Acknowledge that all your teammates play a vital role in the overall success of the team

Get to know your teammates outside of sports (interests, hobbies, etc.)

The PARENT will:

Make the first interaction with coaches and other parents a positive one

Understand that your kids are working hard and are busy - acknowledge that to them from time to time

Schedule a time outside of practice and competition, if you have an issue with a coach, to meet with them, another coach, and anyone else that needs to be there.

Be willing to Serve when opportunities arise (concessions, fund raisers, team diners, etc)

The ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATION will:

Have open communication with staff, students and parents

Deal with staff, students and parents fairly

Build quality relationships with staff, students and parents

ACCOUNTABILITY

DOING WHAT YOU SAY YOU ARE GOING TO DO AND HOLD YOUR TEAMMATES TO THE SAME STANDARD.

The COACH will:

Have a plan in place for every practice

Own mistakes - go out of the way to get ahead of potential negative consequences of decisions/actions and get the head coach and AD in the loop

Be willing to ask other coaches questions and talk through frustrations

The ATHLETE will:

Be responsible for the consequences of your decisions and actions

Ask when you need help (sport, school, etc)

Understand that as a part of this team, you and your best effort are necessary for all of our success

The PARENT will:

Check in on your athlete’s academic progress regularly

Ask about practices and games, they may not say much, but keep asking

Remind your athlete to check practice times/schedules

The ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATION will:

Place continual emphasis on academics and scholarship

Provide quality programs students want to be a part of

Provide safe and quality equipment and facilities

MINDFULNESS

BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS AND ACTIONS (IN PERSON & ONLINE)

The COACH will:

Remember that athletes/parents/coaches are always watching

People will judge the program in part on the behavior, comments, language and decisions of the coaches

Understand that we are largely unaware of most of the struggles our athletes are facing

Not allow one-on-one situations with a parent or athlete outside the view of others

Acknowledge exemplary behavior

The ATHLETE will:

Remember that your coaches are human, they have lives and struggle just like you do

Understand that your fellow athletes have challenges and struggles that you may not relate to, but they are just as real

Understand that you have more in common with athletes from other schools than you have differences - many of them will be your future best friends

Remember that even if you are not the star of the show, people will notice the things you do to and for others

The PARENT will:

Understand that your kids do actually hear what you say, so be positive and supportive

Acknowledge that right or wrong, coaches/parents/athletes see and hear your behavior and comments at games and form opinions

Understand that your child’s coach sees things you don’t when making judgements on when and where to place athletes

Remember that no matter how great your kid is, their story is never the whole story

The ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATION will:

Clearly communicate expectations, intentions and suggestions

Operate in a way that is consistent with WIAA and West Valley School District guidelines and expectations

Make decisions that uphold the values of competition and sportsmanship

SERVICE

WE OVER ME, TREAT OTHERS ABOVE YOURSELF

The COACH will:

Lead by example, model the behavior you desire to see in your athletes

Be willing to do the work (not the workouts) that you ask your athletes to do

The ATHLETE will:

Remember that anyone can lead by example

Acknowledge that it takes a lot of work to keep facilities looking nice - be willing to do your part

Remember that it takes a lot of work to put on a sporting event, look for opportunities to help

The PARENT will:

Understand that it takes a lot of man-power to run a team and put on sporting events - help out when you can.

The ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/ADMINISTRATION will:

Provide high quality coaches and professional growth opportunities for them

Recognize high quality work and achievements in a formal way

Provide opportunities to create memorable experiences