Absence and Lettering Program : Coaching Philosophy : Mustang Contract

Absence and Lettering Policy Program :

 

Absences Defined:

1. An absence is anything less than attendance for the full duration of practice.
2. Leaving early or arriving late will be considered an absence.

Reporting Absences

1. Absences shall be reported prior to the start of practice or prior to the reporting time of a game.
2. Absences shall be reported by:

A. Having a note from a parent delivered to one of the coaches.
B. Calling one of the coaches

Consequences:

1. Playing Time:

A. Playing time may be affected due to absences.
B. Missing the practice prior to a game will cause you to be benched for that game.

2. Removal from the team:

A. Absences may be grounds for removal from the team
B. Any person with more than 4 full absences during the course of a season may be removed from the team.

Exceptions:

1. The coach has the option of excusing absences on a case-by-case basis if notified in advance.
2. NO absences will be excused after the fact!

Traveling:

1. No one will be excused from riding the bus to or from any away game unless it is an emergency.
2. Please have all such requests cleared by the coach before seeking the approval of the athletic director.

Lettering:

1. The coaches reserve the right to letter any athlete that they feel contributed to the success of the program.

Removal from the team:

1. The coach has the right to remove any athlete from the team at any time.  

 
Coaching Philosophy & Expectations

 

“The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare.”
Bobby Knight

Priorities

1. School: You are a student first and an athlete second
2. Water Polo: This is your life now!

Sportsmanship

1. Always Respect your opponents.
2. What happens in the water stays in the water.
3. Play because you love the game.

Practices

1. All practices are mandatory.
2. You are responsible to be in the water by the designated practice time.
3. Missing practice is grounds for removal from the team
4. Support your teammates at all times
5. Practice with intensity

Team

1. Support your teammates on and off the pool deck.
2. The better you get along with one another the better team you will be.
3. The team is an extension of your family.

Competition

1. Always believe in yourself and your team.
2. Defense is the key to every game.
3. Stay focused despite the situation.
4. Pay note to the Referees and the manner in which they call the game.
5. Never give up.
6. Fighting is never accepted or tolerated

 
Mustang Water Polo Contract (print version)

 

This contract is intended to provide information to both players and parents about the policies of the water polo coaching staff.  Please make sure that all referenced policies and guidelines are read before signing.  One of our primary goals as coaches is to be predictable and consistent in the treatment of all players.

Coach’s Philosophy and Expectations

The expectations of the coaches are meant to provide guidance for the daily conduct of water polo players.  Violation of those expectations may be cause for extra laps, game suspension, and/or removal from the team.

Absence and lettering policy

The purpose of having an established absence policy and lettering policy is to reinforce the importance of punctuality, attendance, responsibility, and commitment to the team.  The consequences for absences are spelled out in the policy.

Conflict Resolution/Communication

Conflicts arise within all groups, including teams.  I would like this team to be an opportunity for players to develop the skills they need to communicate effectively with peers and authority figures.  Therefore, if a player has a concern with another player, captain or coach, the player should address the concern directly to that person.  If resolution cannot be reached, the matter can be taken up the chain of command.  It would, therefore, be appreciated if parents would encourage their players to handle any concerns accordingly.  This includes encouraging their players to contact the coach directly rather than the parent contacting the coach on the player’s behalf.

Playing Time

Playing time and policies regarding choice of players for Varsity, JV, and freshman teams is strictly at the discretion of the coaches.  This is not an “everyone plays” situation.  Players may not compete on certain days based on the judgment of the coaches. 

Behavior, Attendance or performance issues will always be directed to the athlete.

 

I have read the coach’s Philosophy & Expectations and the Absence & lettering Policy.

 

Player Name:___________________________________

Player Signature:________________________________                       Date:________________________

Parent Signature: ________________________________                     Date:________________________

 
 		  
 
  
   

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