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PARENT
COACH RELATIONSHIP:
Parenting
and coaching are both extremely difficult vocations.
By establishing an understanding of each position, we
are better able to accept the actions of the other and provide
a greater benefit to children.
As parents, when your child is involved in our program,
you have the right to understand what expectations are placed
on him/her. This
begins with clear communication from the coach of the sport.
COMMUNICATIONS
YOU SHOULD EXPECT FROM YOUR CHILD’S COACH:
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Philosophy
of the coach.
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Expectations
and goals the coach has for your child as well as for the
team/season.
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Locations
and times of all practices and contests.
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Team
requirements, special equipment, strength and conditioning
programs.
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Procedure if
your child is injured during participation.
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Team rules,
guidelines and consequences for infractions.
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Lettering
criteria.
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Team
selection process.
COMMUNICATION
COACHES EXPECT FROM ATHLETES & PARENTS
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Concerns expressed directly to
the coach.
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Notification of any schedule
conflicts in advance.
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Notification of illness or
injury as soon as possible.
As
your child becomes involved in his/her programs at middle and
high school., he/she will experience some of the most
rewarding moments of their lives.
It is important to understand that there also may be
times when things do not go the way you and your child wish.
At these times, discussion with the coach is
encouraged. It is
the first and most integral step to understanding and
resolution.
APPROPRIATE
CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES
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The treatment of your child.
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Ways to help your child improve.
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Concerns about your child’s behavior.
It
is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as
you had hoped.
Coaches are professionals.
They make decisions based on what they believe to be
best for all student-athletes involved.
As you have seen from the list above, certain things
can be and should be discussed with your child’s coach.
The four items listed below should be left to the
discretion of the coach.
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Playing
time
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Team
strategy
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Play
calling
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Other
student-athletes
There
are situations that may require a conference between the coach
and player, or coach and parent.
These conferences are encouraged.
It is important that all parties involved have a clear
understanding of the other person’s position.
When a conference is necessary, the following procedure
should be used to help resolve any concerns.
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Student-athlete
– open-door policy for all coaches.
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Parent-Coach
– done by appointment.
IF
YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH A COACH, THE PROCEDURE
YOU SHOULD FOLLOW IS:
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Call
the coach to schedule an appointment.
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Phone
number for middle and high schools will be posted at the
parent meetings.
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If
the coach cannot be reached, call the School Athletic
Director, he/she will set a meeting for you.
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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 usually do not promote positive
resolutions.
THE
NEXT STEP
What
can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not provide
a satisfactory resolution?
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Call and
schedule an appointment with the School Athletic Director
to discuss the situation.
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At this meeting the appropriate next step can
be determined if necessary.
PARENT
CODE OF CONDUCT
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Ensure
that your child understands that win or lose, you love him
or her.
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Assist
your child in
setting realistic goals.
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Emphasize
“improved” performance, not winning.
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Provide
a safe environment for training and competition.
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Control
your emotions at games and events.
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Be
a “cheerleader” for your child and other children on
the team.
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Respect
your child’s coaches.
Communicate with them in a positive way.
Encourage others to do the same.
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Be
a positive role model.
Be
sensible, responsible and keep your priorities in order.
There is a lot more at stake than a win or loss record.
HOW
TO FILE A CLAIM FOR AN
ATHLETIC INJURY:
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Student
MUST
see a doctor within 30 days of injury.
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Obtain
a new claim form from school. DO
NOT USE OLD FORMS!
School must complete and sign Part II of form. THE CLAIM
CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT A SCHOOL CLAIM FORM.
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Fill
in rest of information on the claim form and SIGN IT. Send
the claim form and itemized bills to claim address on the
form. Keep a copy of the claim and all bills.
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If
you have other applicable insurance, you must also file
with that company. When you receive Explanations of
Benefits (EOB’s) show what has been paid, forward these
to the school insurance company.
- Once
the claim form, itemized bills, and EOB’s have been
received, school insurance can process your claim. REMEMBER….Filing
a claim after injury is YOUR responsibility.
SEND
CLAIM:
United Healthcare Student
Resources
PO Box 809027
Dallas, TX 75380-9027
(866) 313-4512
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