Philosophy/Expectations

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CURFEW 

Athletes will be subject to a curfew on the night prior to a competition, match, event, or game. The curfew will be set at 10:30PM. The curfew will not apply if athlete is under supervision of a parent/guardian. If transportation back from a school sponsored event exceeds the curfew, athletes will have 30 minutes extended to their curfew from the time they are released by the activity administrator. 1st Offense: Warning 

2nd Offense: Ineligible for (1) competition date 

3rd Offense: Ineligible for (2) competition dates 

BASIC PARTICIPATION RULES

Participation in extra-curricular activities is a privilege extended to all students. It is the intent of policies governing these activities to encourage participation by any student who wishes to avail themselves of the opportunity. As with any activity, the participant is expected to follow certain rules. There are four basic rules sometimes referred to as training rules. 

These rules are: 

a. a participant shall not use alcoholic beverages 

b. a participant shall not use tobacco or vaping products 

c. a participant shall not use a controlled substance nor possess any controlled substance or paraphernalia 

d. inappropriate behavior (behavior not in line with good sportsmanship or which can be deemed abusive toward another person.) 

COMMUNICATIONS WHICH COACHES EXPECT FROM PARENTS 

1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach. 

2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance. 

3. Specific concern in regard to a coach's philosophy and/or expectations. 

As your child becomes involved in the programs at both Kimball and White Lake High School, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there also may be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times discussion with the coach is encouraged. 

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. It is very difficult to accept your child's not playing as much as you may hope. Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all students involved. As you have seen from the list above, certain things can be and should be discussed with your child's coach. Other things, such as those following, must be left to the discretion of the coach. 

ISSUES NOT APPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES 

1. Playing time 

2. Team strategy 

3. Play calling 

4. Other student-athletes 

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH 

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the others position. When these conferences are necessary the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concern. 

1. Call to set up an appointment. 

2. If the coach cannot be reached, call the Activities Director. The AD will set up the meeting for you. 

3. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times and they do not promote resolution.