Player & Coach Communication Guide

How players, parents, and coaches communicate within the Edison Boys Soccer program

Clear, respectful communication is the foundation of a successful program. This guide outlines the expectations and channels for players, parents, and coaches.

Parent/Guardian Code of Conduct

All parents and guardians are expected to uphold the following standards at every practice, game, and team-related activity.

Provide positive support, care, and encouragement to your student athlete and his/her team.

Demonstrate good sportsmanship toward the visiting team, their coaches, officials, and their fans.

Maintain positive behavior and attitude at all athletic contests.

Respect the position and professionalism of game officials.

Refrain from the use of foul language.

Refrain from yelling criticism at athletes, coaches, or teams.

Refrain from making derogatory comments to players, other parents, spectators, game officials, or school administrators.

Allow the coach to be responsible for your athlete during practice, games, or team related activities.

Assist in providing for your athlete's safety and welfare.

Abide by and support any rules, guidelines or policies of Edison High School, Huntington Beach Union High School District, and California Interscholastic Federation.

Communication You Should Expect from Your Athlete's Coach

Coaches are committed to keeping families informed. You should expect communication regarding:

Philosophy of the Coach

Expectations the Coach has for your athlete

Locations and times of practices and contests

Team rules/requirements

Participant conduct of code and consequences for not following these guidelines

Procedure that should occur in the event your athlete is injured

Communication regarding your athlete's role on the team

Communication Coaches Expect from Parents

To support your athlete and the program, coaches ask that parents provide:

Questions or concerns expressed directly to the coach

Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advance

Information about the health or well-being of your athlete

Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with Coaches

The following topics are appropriate to raise with the coaching staff:

The treatment of your athlete, physically and mentally

Ways/methods to help your athlete improve

Clarification about the expectations of your athlete

Concerns about your athlete's behavior or safety

Inappropriate Concerns

Please refrain from raising the following topics with coaches:

Playing time

Team strategy

Play calling

Matters concerning other students or athletes

Meeting Procedure

1First… your son/daughter should talk with the coach about his/her questions or concerns.

2If you need to speak with a coach, set up an appointment. Please do not approach the coach before, during or after a contest or practice.

Meeting Progression for Concern Resolution

If a concern is not resolved at one level, proceed to the next:

1Lower-level Head Coach (if appropriate)

2Head Varsity Coach

3Athletic Director

4Assistant Principal/Athletics

5Principal

Parental Support

Help your student athlete before, during, and after competitions.

before

Know their goals, roles, and needs and accept them.

during

Model poise, confidence, and good sportsmanship. Focus on our team.

after

Give them all the time and space they need. Be a confidence builder.

Travel

Athletes are required to travel to contests on district transportation. Any variation of this policy must be approved by the coach prior to the event and can only include that parent/guardian's athlete.