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Communication:  

• Please keep attendance up to date. Either through game changer, or direct messages to coach. This includes practices and games.

• Please follow chain of command. Speak to the coach first before contacting travel coordinator or club president.

• Allow 24 hours after a game before approaching any coach. Contact a coach to setup a time we can meet to discuss your concerns. 

Practices and Games:

• Coaching from the sideline will not be tolerated, please refrain from doing so. This includes yelling, "Shoot!" Let the players make decisions. 

• Communication toward referees will not be tolerated. Allow the coaches to decide what needs to be addressed with the referees. 

• Practices will have elements of fun, but our main focus is player development. This will also include physical conditioning. 

Playing time and positions

• At the duration of the season, all players will have had close to equal playing time. 

• For playing time to be equal, the effort provided by a player needs to match the level of their teammates. 

• Playing various positions is not a guarantee, but we are always open to conversations about what we feel gives your player the best opportunity to succeed.