Parent Rules & Policies

  1. Parents are not permitted to coach from the sidelines.  Parents are to be “cheerleaders” for their athlete and their athlete’s teammates. 
  2. Parents are not permitted to be derogatory or hostile to referee’s, line judges, scorekeepers, or opposing coaches/players.  Remember that the line judges and scorekeepers are as young (and sometimes as forgetful as your athlete) and that you would not want anyone speaking to your athlete in that manner.  All court issues (referee calls/line-judging/scorekeeping) will be handled by the head coach.
  3. Parents are expected to represent the A.C.E. program.  The parents and players of this club are here because they have decided that A.C.E. has the best philosophy, coaches, and respect for the success of their athlete.  A.C.E. expects its members to speak positively about the program to third parties that may approach them.  If the third party has any issues to discuss about any part of the A.C.E. program, parents should direct them to the Club Director.
  4. Parents are expected to keep all issues or concerns between themselves, the Club Director, and the coaches involved.  For the well-being of the players and teams, it is unfair to ask for their involvement and unfair to the club.

*A.C.E. coaches and/or the Club Director are given permission to remove any parent from a practice or competition site if the parent is not abiding by the aforementioned rules.  If a parent is found of repetitively complaining to or harassing other coaches, parents, and/or athletes that interferes with the efforts of the club to pursue its stated purpose and mission may be cause for removal from the club.

 

**Please refrain from negative comments around your athlete or other athletes. Young athletes are vulnerable and if they hear complaining about the coach and the coach's style, this can have an adverse effect on their performance and/or attitude. If you, as a parent, are unhappy about something, you should follow the grievance procedure of this guide to resolve the matter.

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