LISTEN to your coach

Stop what you are doing, make eye contact and listen to your coach when they are speaking

Make an effort to concentrate on what is being said and learn from your coaches

 

FOLLOW the coach's instructions

Listen to your coach the entire time they are providing instruction

Do what your coach asks immediately and with energy, ask if you don't understand

 

ACCEPT coaching as it makes you better

Follow your coach's instruction without hesitation or talking back

If you feel frustrated, visit with your coach at an appropriate time

 

Get along with your TEAMMATES

Make positive comments toward your teammates and avoid negative comments

Ignore irritating behaviors and encourage participation at all levels

 

Have HIGH ENERGY

Do everything to the best of your ability and challenge yourself

Always hustle and stay on task, avoiding horseplay with teammates

 

RESPECT your opponents and referee's

Play within the rules of the game and don't trash talk an opponents or referee

Ignore Unsportsmanlike behavior from opponents and do not respond to it

 

Be PREPARED for practices and games

Being prepared is your responsibility, pack your equipment and jerseys well ahead of time

Show up on time ready to play to the best of your ability

 

Win with CLASS and lose with DIGNITY

Act appropriately regardless of the final score of the game

Don't brag or boast when winning and don't make excuses when losing

 

RESPECT your club, facilities and coaches

Treat your coaches, families and facilities with respect and always clean-up after yourself

Learn from every opportunity and challenge you face