PETOSKEY
NORTHMEN
PARENT/COACH
COMMUNICATION
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 children become 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 SON/DAUGHTER’S COACH
- Philosophy of the coach.
- Expectations the coach has for your child,
as well as all the players on the squad.
- Location and times of all practices and
contests.
- Team requirements, i.e. fees, special
equipment, off-season conditioning.
- Procedure should your child be injured
during practice.
- Discipline that results in the 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 concerns in regard to a coach’s
philosophy and/or expectations.
As your children become involved in the programs at
Petoskey, they will experience some of the most rewarding moments of 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 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 may hope. Coaches are
professionals. They make decisions based
on what they believe to be 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 on the following
page, 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 parent. These are to
be encouraged. It is important that
both parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s opinion. When these conferences are necessary, the
following procedure should be followed to help promote a resolution to the
issue of concern.
IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN TO DISCUSS WITH THE COACH, THE
PROCEDURE YOU SHOULD FOLLOW
- Call to set up an appointment.
- The Petoskey High School Athletic Dept.
phone number is 348-0101.
- If the coach cannot be reached, call the
Athletic Director. He will set up the
meeting for you.
-
Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a
contest or practice. These can be
emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meetings of this nature do not promote resolution.
What can a parent do if the meeting with the coach did not
provide a satisfactory resolution?
- Call and
set up an appointment with the Athletic Director to discuss the situation.
- At this meeting, the appropriate next step
can be determined.
Since research indicates a student involved inn co-curricular
activities has a greater chance for success during adulthood, these programs
have been established. Many of the
character traits required to be a successful participant are exactly those that
will promote a successful life after high school. We hope the information provided within this pamphlet makes both
your child’s and your experience with Petoskey High School Athletic Programs
less stressful and more enjoyable.
GO
NORTHMEN!
A Simple Plan:
1.
Play by the rules
2.
Be a good citizen
3.
Play/work hard – every day