Families & Fans
We love our family and fan support! As an organization we have expectations when it comes to game day. We fully expect that all of our families and our fans who attend our games commit to the following 5 Game Day Rules;
RULE #1, IT’S JUST A GAME
As a family member or friend your only role is to show up and support the team and your athlete. Please remember it's just a game and we can and will learn and grow from both winning and losing.
RULE #2, REFEREES
The referees WILL make mistakes. Let's say that again, the referees WILL make bad calls on occasion. We will never blame our misfortunes on the referees. Please also know that players don’t want their parents and friends screaming at the refs. It can be very embarrassing and take their focus off the game. It’s also not setting a good example. The coaching staff are the only people on the field or in the stands for our teams that will address the referees.
RULE #3, IT’S HOW WE ACT
There is never a reason to engage other fans in a negative way. If things get sideways before, during or after a game we can teach so many lessons by how we act at that moment. Let these be life lessons for these athletes growing into young, responsible people.
RULE #4, COACHING
Let the coaches coach! We do not accept coaching from the stands. Every parent was given the opportunity to provide mentoring and coaching. If you didn’t take that opportunity please understand that coaching from the stands is not appreciated and only confuses the players. We need their focus on our coaching and mentoring on the field. When a parent yells "Johnny hit somebody" or "offensive line block your guy" it's not only embarrassing to your athlete but it takes our influence away. Also, please don't call your child over to the stands so you can tell them what you think they should be doing better. Let the coaches coach! There is a solid line between being motivational and being critical. Stay motivational and supportive!
Also, playing time and player positions are complicated and easily the most stressful part of coaching. If you are concerned about your athlete’s playing time or the positions they have been assigned please have your player ask their coach about it. We will always strive to be transparent with them. Our philosophy in simple terms is that you reap what you sow through effort, attitude and attendance.
RULE #5, REMEMBER…
If you just remember Rule #1 there is no need for Rules 2-5.
On another note consider the following...
THE CAR RIDE HOME
Your athlete child does not need another coach after a long hard game. They don't. They also don't need a play by play of what they just lived through. What your child needs is your love and support. Let them drive the conversation. Identify three things you liked about what they did and celebrate those on the car ride home. Let the coaches work through the rest next week. Read more at https://www.coachup.com/nation/articles/the-car-ride-home-why-so-many-kids-quit
[Adopted from a philosophy Coach Kevin Knight has been using for more than 25+ years of working with youth and the families of youth]
RULE #1, IT’S JUST A GAME
As a family member or friend your only role is to show up and support the team and your athlete. Please remember it's just a game and we can and will learn and grow from both winning and losing.
RULE #2, REFEREES
The referees WILL make mistakes. Let's say that again, the referees WILL make bad calls on occasion. We will never blame our misfortunes on the referees. Please also know that players don’t want their parents and friends screaming at the refs. It can be very embarrassing and take their focus off the game. It’s also not setting a good example. The coaching staff are the only people on the field or in the stands for our teams that will address the referees.
RULE #3, IT’S HOW WE ACT
There is never a reason to engage other fans in a negative way. If things get sideways before, during or after a game we can teach so many lessons by how we act at that moment. Let these be life lessons for these athletes growing into young, responsible people.
RULE #4, COACHING
Let the coaches coach! We do not accept coaching from the stands. Every parent was given the opportunity to provide mentoring and coaching. If you didn’t take that opportunity please understand that coaching from the stands is not appreciated and only confuses the players. We need their focus on our coaching and mentoring on the field. When a parent yells "Johnny hit somebody" or "offensive line block your guy" it's not only embarrassing to your athlete but it takes our influence away. Also, please don't call your child over to the stands so you can tell them what you think they should be doing better. Let the coaches coach! There is a solid line between being motivational and being critical. Stay motivational and supportive!
Also, playing time and player positions are complicated and easily the most stressful part of coaching. If you are concerned about your athlete’s playing time or the positions they have been assigned please have your player ask their coach about it. We will always strive to be transparent with them. Our philosophy in simple terms is that you reap what you sow through effort, attitude and attendance.
RULE #5, REMEMBER…
If you just remember Rule #1 there is no need for Rules 2-5.
On another note consider the following...
THE CAR RIDE HOME
Your athlete child does not need another coach after a long hard game. They don't. They also don't need a play by play of what they just lived through. What your child needs is your love and support. Let them drive the conversation. Identify three things you liked about what they did and celebrate those on the car ride home. Let the coaches work through the rest next week. Read more at https://www.coachup.com/nation/articles/the-car-ride-home-why-so-many-kids-quit
[Adopted from a philosophy Coach Kevin Knight has been using for more than 25+ years of working with youth and the families of youth]
