Communication You Should Expect From Your Child’s Coach
- Philosophy of the
coach
- Expectations the
coach has for your child as well as all players on the squad
- Locations and times
of all practices and contests
- Team requirements
(fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning)
- Procedure should
your child be injured
- Discipline that
results in the denial of your child’s participation
Communication Coaches Expect From Parents
- Concerns expressed
directly to the coach
- Notification of any
schedule conflicts well in advance
- Specific concerns
in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations
Appropriate Concerns To Discuss With Coaches
- The treatment of
your child, mentally and physically
- Ways to help your
child improve
- Concerns about your
child’s behavior
Issues Not Appropriate To Discuss With Coaches
- Playing time
- Team strategy
- Play calling
- Other
student-athletes
Appropriate Procedures For Discussing Concerns with Coaches
- Call to set up an
appointment with the coach (contact the athletic administrator to set up the meeting if
unable to reach the head coach)
- Do not confront a
coach before or after a contest or practice (these can be emotional times for all parties
involved and do not promote resolution)
If The Meeting With The Coach Did Not Provide A Satisfactory
Resolution
- Call to set up an
appointment with the athletic administrator or activities director
- Determine the
appropriate next step at this meeting
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