Family Handbook 2017-18

Expecta ons of Athletes  1. Be a  commi ed and  contribu ng member  to  the  fun, ac ve environment  that Havergal  College Athle cs program provides;  2. Demonstrate a posi ve a tude, a willingness  to  learn new  skills and good  sportsmanship  during all prac ces and games;  3. Celebrate  the  team’s accomplishments  throughout  the  season;  4. Understand and abide by  the guidelines  for  team  selec on;  5. A end and be punctual  for all  scheduled prac ces and games;  6. Be proac ve  in  communica ng  scheduling  conflicts with  the  coach;  7. Wear  the Havergal Physical Educa on uniform at all prac ces;  8. Wear  the Havergal  issued  sport‐specific uniform during  compe on;  9. Wear an athle c 1/4  zip  sweatshirt  sweatshirt and athle c  footwear when  travelling  to  games;  10. Play  fair and  follow  the  rules of  the game;  11. Respect  teammates,  coaches,  referees and opponents;  12. Inform  coaches when  they are  injured;  Expecta ons of Coaches  1. Support  the Havergal Athle cs Mission and Philosophy;  2. Be  knowledgeable about  the  rules,  strategies and  tac cs of  the  sport  they are  coaching;  3. Communicate  clearly about expecta ons,  schedules and playing  me;  4. Be prepared and on  me  for all prac ces and games;  5. Support  the development of  student‐athletes  toward  improvement  in  skill and knowledge  of  the  sport;  6. Ins ll a  sense of  respect  for  the  rules, officials, opponents,  team and  self  in athletes;  7. Teach and embody  sportsmanship and  fair play;  8. Be age‐appropriate  in  considering playing  me  for athletes;  9. Respect athletes, parents,  referees and opponents;  10. Educate  the  team about  the  importance of being  safe and healthy when playing;  11. Ensure  that  the health and  safety of  the players  is a  top priority;  12. Educate players about  the  importance of disclosing any  injuries  sustained by  themselves  or  their  teammates; and  13. Maintain open  communica on with parents.  13. Make  sure  coaches are aware of any  teammates  that are  injured or hurt; and  14. Be  respec ul of  coaches,  teammates, opponents and officials at all  mes. 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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