2014 Hatboro Horsham Volleyball

Player and Parent Expectations

Code of Conduct (in addition to the Player/Parent Handbook)

As a Hatboro Horsham volleyball player, the following is expected of me:

  1. I will be a team player. I will always show respect to my teammates and my coaches at all times. If I don’t, I will not play.
  2. I will be coachable. I will accept feedback because I know it will help me become the best player I can be. I will constantly challenge my teammates and myself.
  3. I will stay on top of my academics and communicate to my coaches whenever I have concerns. I must communicate to my coach if I fail a test or paper.
  4. I will always have a positive attitude. I understand that if I don’t, that I will be taken out of a game. I know that poor attitudes don’t win games.
  5. I understand that playing time will not be equal and that it is earned by hard work, performance, and attitude.
  6. When I am not in the game, I understand that my responsibilities include calling the lines for my teammates andcheering for them.
  7. I will not allow mistakes to bring me down. I know that I learn from them.
  8. I will work hard at every practice. I understand the consequences of not working hard. Even if I am a better player than my teammate, I know that I will not play if I am not trying my best or if I am not focused.
  9. I will be on time to practices and games.
  10. I will communicate to my coaches ahead of time about absences, expected latenesses, concerns, or anything that will affect my game or affect our team’s practice plans.
  11. As a Hatboro-Horsham player, I will be on my best behavior at all times. I understand that inappropriate language will not be tolerated. I will report any team concerns and player issues to my coach.
  12. I will only post positive comments that support my teammates as well as my competitors on public sites (such as Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
  13. I understand that the use of alcohol, illegal or misuse of prescription drugs, tobacco or any other abusive substance is strictly prohibited. I acknowledge the penalties carefully explained in the Code of Conduct Violations section of the Student/Parent Handbook.
  14. I am aware that proper nutrition will provide me with the energy I need for every game and practice. I will do my best to be a healthy eater.
  15. I will always support my JV and Varsity teams. As a varsity player, when the JV is playing, I will sit behind the bench of the JV team and cheer them on. My cell phone calls and friends won’t distract me. (Same rule applies to both teams.)
  16. I understand that high school volleyball is a big commitment and I will make practices, games and fundraising events a priorityin my social calendar.
  17. I will report any injuries to my coach as soon as possible. If I am injured, I will follow the instructions given to me by the athletic trainer.
  18. I must take fundraising seriously and understand that I have to carry my weight as a player. I will work hard to reach our team fundraising goals and not depend on others to do it for me.
  19. As a team player, I will always focus on effort, team and attitude, not wins and losses. I will win with humility and lose with dignity. I will celebrate every great play and brush off lost points.
  20. I will make sure that I have fun and enjoy the game!

Player name______Signature______

As a parent of a Hatboro Horsham volleyball player, the following is expected of me:

  1. I will be a supportive parent and be positive about my daughter’s playing experience. I will also support her teammates, coaches and parents inside and outside the gym. I understand that only positive comments about a player or a competitor should be posted on public websites including Facebook and Twitter.
  2. I will not criticize the officials or the opposing team’s players, parents or coaches.
  3. I understand that there will be losses and that they are part of the learning experience.
  4. I will try my best to get my daughter to practices, games and tournaments on time when I need to drive her. I will pick her up on time when practices/games are over.
  5. I understand that one of the lessons taught in high school volleyball is commitment to a team. I will make every effort to be sure that my daughter is at practices, games, and fundraising events whenever possible.
  6. I will encourage my daughter to resolve any issues on her own before I get involved. I understand this is part of her growth process. When I need to communicate concerns to the coaches, I understand that I should not do this during practices, and not immediately before or after games.
  7. I am aware that poor eating habits can develop at this age and I will make every effort to provide my daughter with nutritional meals and snacks.
  8. I understand that not every player will receive equal playing time and that those decisions will be made by the coaches.
  9. I will support my daughter in the team’s fundraising efforts. I understand that this is her responsibility, and I will follow up with her to be sure she is doing her part.

Parent name______Signature______