Rules & Expectations

Just as players are expected to give 100% during practice/games, they are expected to give 100% in the classroom. Work ethic in the classroom carries over to how hard you will work on the court! 

Players must abide by all AHS student handbook rules. Any violation of these rules will result in a meeting with the coaching staff and possible consequences to follow. 

Weekly grade checks will be requested and monitored. If a player is not passing, they will NOT be eligible to play! 

Players are required to attend EVERY practice/game unless they are excused. Coming late or missing a practice or game shows a lack of commitment and respect for your coach and team.
 

Excused absences are due to illness, family emergency, or special circumstances approved by the coach PRIOR to practice or a game. 



During home games, players are expected to stay and watch all teams compete (JV, Varsity). Players will sit together during all games. We are ONE program and will support each other. 

If a player is absent from school, they are not allowed to practice or compete in a game that evening. The only exception is if the absence is excused or due to a school event for another organization/extracurricular. 

Any unexcused absence will result in a consequence of sitting at least one game. Consequences can always vary due to the coach's discretion.

BE EARLY! Every player should be dressed and ready before the start of practice/games.

Players are expected to wear appropriate clothes to practice/games. This includes tennis shoes, knee pads, ankle braces, and issued athletic clothes. If a player needs taped for an injury, they must have it done before practice/games. 

The net should be set up before the start of a practice/game. This is to be done by everyone, not just the freshman. 

Respect all equipment. After every practice/game, players must clean up equipment and put it away in its proper place.

Players will dress the same on game days decided by the head coach. Part of building team camaraderie is looking the same; “If you look good, you feel good.” 

After a practice/game, all players must clean up after themselves. There is to be no trash left in the bleacher/locker room or on the bus.

Cell phones are not allowed at practice or games; they must be left in the locker room. For road games, all cell phones will be collected on the bus by the coaching staff and given back after the varsity game (or the last game played that day). 

BE POSITIVE WHEN TALKING ABOUT YOUR TEAM AND SCHOOL! This is an expectation requested among all athletic teams as we are all playing for Aquilla and should support each other in the process. 

Any inappropriate language toward another person/team will not be tolerated. A physical consequence (opportunity for self-improvement - OSI) will result from cyberbullying.

The two things every person has control over is their attitude and effort. There is NO excuse for a bad attitude or lack of effort during practice, games, or team events. 

Playing time is EARNED, not given. Ultimately the coaching staff will choose the players we believe will give the team the best chance to be competitive. Regardless of your position, accept your role! 

Playing time and team assignments will not be influenced by grade classification. 

Remember that a positive attitude is just as contagious as a negative attitude. Be positive, enthusiastic, and dedicated when at practice and games, or with the team. 

Demonstrate sportsmanship at every competition with officials, fans, teams, and coaches. 

Be accountable, not just of yourself, but of your teammates, too. Our actions reflect on the entire team and represent all of Aquilla High School.

Be supportive of the entire team. Use positive words when speaking to a player, parent, or community member about the team. What a player hears at home, affects their attitude and effort at practice. 

Be supportive of the coaching staff. Regardless of the coach’s decision, be positive and enthusiastic. Let the coaching staff correct player mistakes. 

Playing time is NOT to be discussed! The player, and the player only, is responsible for meeting with a coach to discuss playing time. Parents can schedule to meet with the coaching staff to discuss other issues at hand (transportation, equipment, schedules, etc.). If a parent meeting is scheduled, all coaches will be present, along with the player herself. 

Parents are not to approach the coaching staff before, during, or after a game. The coaching staff is focused on team competition and should not be distracted. Please wait until the next work day to contact coaches if you have a concern.