Appropriate to discuss with coaches:
- Philosophy of the coach
- Expectations the coach has for your child as well as the players on the squad
- Locations and times of all practices and contests
- Team requirements
- Procedures should your child be injured during practices or games
- Discipline which results in denial of your child’s participation.
- Ways to help your child improve
- Treatment of your child mentally and physically
- Concerns about your child’s behavior
Not appropriate to discuss with coaches:
- Playing time
- Team position
- Team strategy
- Play calling
- Other student-athletes
Expectations for Coaches and Athletic Department
- Clear communication
- Expectations, rules, etc.
- sSchedule, practice times, etc.
- High standard in and out of classroom
- Fair and honest
- Challenging
- Role model
- Care about our kids!