Parent+Expectations

=**Parent Expectations** =

**Expectations and Protocol for the Parent/Guardian:**
 * 1) Support your student athlete's efforts toward success.
 * 2) Work to promote a positive environment that is conducive to the development of your student athlete.
 * 3) Become familiar with, and review the team and athletic department rules and regulations with your student-athlete.
 * 4) Communicate any concerns in a timely manner to the Head Coach.
 * 5) Treat all coaching personnel with courtesy and respect, and insist your student-athlete does the same.
 * 6) Assure that your student-athlete will attend all scheduled practices and athletic contests or notify the coach of the planned absence. Three (3) unexcused absences will result in your son's dismissal from the team (**"Three Strikes Policy"**).
 * 7) Acknowledge and support the ultimate authority of the coach to determine strategy and player selection.
 * 8) Promote and model mature and sportsmanlike behavior at all athletic contests.
 * 9) Work closely with coaches, guidance counselors, and school personnel to identify a realistic future for your student-athlete after high school.
 * 10) Attend as many contests as possible to show support for your child, the team, and the school.
 * 11) The RHS athletic trainer and medical staff are the first line of defense for your student-athlete's physical well being. **//All injuries should be reported to the RHS medical staff first before seeking outside medical care except in cases of emergency//**.
 * 12) **Observe the "24 Hour Rule"**: Wait 24 Hours after the contest before contacting the coach with questions or concerns stemming from the contest. Discussions of playing time, team strategy, play calling & other student-athletes are all deemed inappropriate topics of conversation and are off-limit points of discussion.