The importance of parents behaving as role models cannot be overstated. Parents who support the rules of conduct provide a model for other parents and student-athletes alike. All parents should refrain from making negative comments towards officials, coaches, and student-athletes from both home and visiting teams. If there is an issue that needs to be resolved, the following steps should be taken:

1. “24-hour rule” which simply states that coaches will not discuss a match or situation with a parent until at least 24 hours after the fact. This rule allows all parties to have a time to put things into perspective and “cool off’, if necessary.

2. The student-athlete discusses the situation with the coach.

3. If that meeting does not produce what is interpreted as a fair resolution, the parent(s) and student-athlete should follow the TUHSD Athletic Chain of Command (pg. 13 of the Parent-Student Guide to Athletics).