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Athletics are an important part of any adolescent experience.  Our athletics program is centered on the idea that students should have the opportunity to experience the thrill of competitive sports, develop their physical skills and appreciation for well-being, and have fun with their friends.

Expectations for Student Athletes

The student athletes of the Vineland School District will be committed to the school athletic program on and off season by:

• Following the rules set by the coaches and the school
• Participating enthusiastically
• Making appropriate personal sacrifices for the good of the team
• Recognizing that student participation in athletics is a privilege
• Setting challenging and realistic goals
• Developing a winning attitude
• Maintaining high academic standards
• Being committed to skill development in their sport

The student athletes of Vineland School District will communicate openly and honestly with respect for coaches, teammates, parents, officials, and opponents by:

• Developing a team attitude
• Being coachable and open to constructive feedback
• Sharing appropriate individual and team concerns with the coaching staff

The student athletes of Vineland School District will demonstrate good citizenship and sportsmanship by:

• Behaving with integrity
• Exhibiting pride in their team and school
• Playing by the rules
• Accepting responsibility as a role model for others
• Supporting other sports and underlevel teams
• Playing with dignity and grace, regardless of winning or losing

The student athletes of Vineland School District will develop and maintain mental and physical (health) behaviors by:

• Being alcohol and drug free
• Practicing self-discipline
• Demonstrating good personal health habits
• Dealing with challenges in a positive manner

Forms

•  Student Athlete Weekly Progress Report

Expectations for Parents

The parents will communicate fairly and openly with coaches by:

• Communicating openly, honestly, and with respect
• Communicating issues and concerns in a timely manner including those of physical and emotional well-being on behalf of their student
• Following an appropriate chain of communication such as:
  • Parent and Coach/Assistant Coach
  • Parent and Athletic Director
  • Parent/Principal/Superintendent
• Attending parent meetings and reading information disseminated by the coaches

The parents will demonstrate good sportsmanship by displaying the following behaviors:

• Providing support for coaches and officials in order to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all student athletes
• Understanding the game is for the students and not for the adults
• Recognizing that student participation in athletics is a privilege
• Using good sportsmanship as a spectator and conduct themselves in a manner that reflects well on both the team and the school
• Promoting the team by being supportive and helpful of the school program
• Refraining from coaching their student from the stands or sidelines
• Expecting consistent student attendance at practices and games

The parents will create a positive and supportive environment to promote their student/athlete’s well-being by:

• Supporting good conditioning and healthy life style habits
• Placing the emotional and physical well-being of their student ahead of any personal desire to win
• Expecting their student to play in a safe and healthy environment
• Supporting their student in planning how to meet their academic responsibilities given the demands of training and practice
• Being a role model for other parents by remaining positive at sporting events

Expectations for Coaches

The coaches will maintain a role of coach as professional and will keep the role of coach in proper perspective by:

• Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season
• Maintaining open and honest communication with students, parents, and other coaches
• Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practice specific to their coaching arena
• Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed
• Supporting student academic expectations, responsibilities, and achievements
• Developing the knowledge and understanding of the Vineland School District policies and procedures as it applies to athletics
• Promoting and enforcing the student athlete code of conduct

The coaches will be positive role models in personal management, appearance, ethics, and behavior by:

• Connecting athletic experiences with life experiences
• Providing an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among coaches and players
• Becoming an integral part of, and developing rapport with, the Vineland School District community including administration, coaches, parents, and students
• Modeling good sportsmanship at all times
• Creating and maintaining a safe and healthy environment for student athletes
• Understanding their leadership style and its impact on student athletes
• Considering important commitments of student athletes outside their sports