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Parent / Coach Communication

Parent/Coach Relationship

Both parenting and coaching are extremely challenging vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are better able to accept the actions of each other, providing greater benefit to children. As parents, when your children become involved in our program, you have a right to understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from the coach of your child's program.

Communication you should expect from your son/daughter's coach

1. Philosophy of the coach.

2. Expectations the coach has for your child and the other players on the squad.

3. Locations and times of all practices and contests.

4. Team requirements, i.e. fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning.

5. Procedure should your child be injured during participation.

6. Discipline that results in the denial of your child's participation.

Communication coaches expect from parents

1. Concerns, expressed directly to the coach.

2. Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance.

3. Specific concerns regarding a coach's philosophy and/or expectations.

As your children become involved in the CCA Athletic program, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of their lives. It is important to understand that there may also be times when things do not go the way you or your child wishes. At these times, discussion with the coach is encouraged.

There are situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parent. These are to be encouraged. It is important that both parties involved have a clear understanding of the others position.

Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches

1. The treatment of your child, mentally and physically.

2. Ways to help your child improve.

3. Concerns about your child's behavior.

It is very difficult to accept your child's not playing as much as you may hope. Coaches are professionals. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all students involved.

While there are certain things which can and should be discussed with your child's coach, there are other things, which must be left to the discretion of the coach.

Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches

1. Playing time.

2. Strategy.

3. Play calling.

4. Other student-athletes.

When parent-coach conferences are necessary, the following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the issue of concern.

If you have a concern to discuss with a coach, the procedure you should follow...

1. Call the high school to set up an appointment with the coach.

2. The CCA High School telephone number is 796-9041

3. If the coach cannot be reached, call the Athletic Director, 796-6589. He/She will set up the meeting for you.

4. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.

The Next Step

What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution?

1. Call and set up an appointment with the Athletic Director at 796-6589 to discuss the situation.

2. At this meeting the appropriate next step and be determined.

Research indicates that students involved in co-curricular activities have a greater chance for success during adulthood. We hope the information provided within this notification makes both your child's and your experience with the CCA Athletic program more enjoyable.

We believe that the CCA Athletic program helps develop the character traits that promote a successful life after high school

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