Team+Rules

__Team Expectations (turn in signed copy on Day 1 of practice) __

1. Be on time. This means ready to play when practice starts, not arriving at the start time. If you have an academic issue, that should be addressed __first__. Make sure you bring a pass from your teacher. In all cases, do your best to notify Coach Vogt ahead of time.

2. Absences will be logged and dealt with on a case-by-case basis by the coaching staff. As a general rule, excused absences from practice will include areas such as: academic work, health issues and funerals. Unexcused absences will result in limited playing time.

3. Players are encouraged to regularly drink water throughout practice. Players should also bring a water bottle to games. Stay hydrated so you can perform at your highest level at all times.

4. All practice materials must be put away before anyone leaves at the end of practice.

5. Practice: Players will regularly communicate at practice. Examples include calling out the name of the player to whom you are passing the ball and calling out rotations.

6. Communication: when any member of the coaching staff is speaking, the entire team will pay attention. Although the specific point may be addressed to one player, it is probable that the point being covered will apply to other players in the future.

7. Preparation: athletes should come to practice and games prepared to play. Failure to do so will likely result in that player not competing or practicing that day. Prepared means dressed in athletic clothes and shoes or uniform.

8. No cell phones during practice or while the team is competing. Players will be allowed and are encouraged to update parents on the team’s results and travel schedule if conditions change. If circumstances require consistent monitoring of your cell phone, please discuss with Coach Vogt beforehand.

9. Any discussion of playing time between parents and the coaching staff should formally or informally take place outside of practice times or competition. Advanced notice would be very much appreciated but certainly not required so the coaching staff can best inform and discuss the situation regarding the student-athlete. A follow up email may or may not be sent to the athletic director for record-keeping purposes.

10. Violations of team rules will proceed through the following process -First time: player will receive a verbal warning -Second time: coach and player will discuss, player will receive an opportunity to change their behavior -Third time: coach will place a phone call to the parent, an email summary will be sent to the parent and athletic director -Fourth time: player will subject to disciplinary action including but not limited to suspension or removal from the team

11. Suspension: any suspension will be issued with a written letter to parents and athletic director

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">12. The coaching staff will deal with any items not specifically covered above in the most fair and objective manner possible. Please let the coaching staff know if you feel there is any scenario not covered that should receive a specific rule.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I have read, understand and agree to abide by the above rules during the upcoming volleyball season.

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Athlete printed name Date --

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Athlete signature - Date --

<span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Parent signature -- Date -- <span style="display: block; font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">If you would like to view a copy of the rules, please visit the FP volleyball website rules page: <span style="font-family: Verdana,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">http://fpmsvolleyball.wikispaces.com/Team+Rules