Both
parenting
and
coaching
are
extremely
difficult
vocations.
By
establishing
an
understanding
of
each
position,
we
are
better
able
to
accept
the
actions
of
the
other
and
provide
greater
benefit
to
children.
As
parents,
when
your
child
becomes
involved
in
our
program,
you
have
a
right
to
understand
what
expectations
are
placed
on
your
child.
This
begins
with
clear
communication
from
the
coach
of
your
child’s
program.
Communication
You
Should
Expect
From
Your
Child’s
Coach:
-
Philosophy
of
the
coach.
-
Expectations
the
coach
has
for
your
child,
as
well
as
all
of
the
players
on
the
squad.
-
Locations
and
times
of
all
practices
and
contests.
-
Team
requirements
{i.e.,
fees,
rules,
and
special
equipment}
-
Procedure
should
your
child
be
injured
during
participation.
-
Discipline
that
results
in
denial
of
your
child’s
participation.
Communication
Coaches
Expect
From
Parents:
-
Concerns
expressed
directly
to
the
coach.
-
Notification
of
any
schedule
conflicts
well
in
advance.
-
Specific
concern
in
regard
to
a
coach’s
philosophy
and/or
expectations.
As
your
children
become
involved
in
the
Guilderland
Interscholastic
Athletic
Program,
they
will
experience
some
of
the
most
rewarding
moments
in
their
lives.
It
is
important
to
understand
that
there
also
may
be
times
when
things
do
not
go
the
way
you
or
your
child
wishes.
At
these
times,
discussion
with
the
coach
is
encouraged.
Appropriate
Concerns
To
Discuss
With
The
Coaches:
-
The
treatment
of
your
child,
mentally
and
physically.
-
Ways
to
help
your
child
improve.
-
Concerns
about
your
child’s
behavior.
It
is
very
difficult
to
accept
your
child’s
not
playing
as
much
as
you
hope.
Coaches
are
professionals.
They
make
decisions
based
on
what
they
believe
to
be
the
best
for
all
students
involved.
As
you
have
seen
from
the
list
above,
certain
things
can
and
should
be
discussed
with
your
child’s
coach.
Other
things,
such
as
those
following,
must
be
left
to
the
discretion
of
the
coach.
Issues
Not
Appropriate
To
Discuss
With
Coaches:
-
Playing
time
-
Team
strategy
-
Play
calling
-
Other
student/athletes
There
are
situations
that
may
require
a
conference
between
the
coach
and
the
