General+Procedures+for+the+Season

GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR THE SEASON 1. The Good Conduct policy that you have all signed will be a guideline for the volleyball team as far as eligibility is concerned. Other school policies will be enforced as well, including the policy that states that a student must be in school __all__ day to participate in a school sponsored activity or practice. Exceptions to this rule may be made by the building principal or the AD. Exceptions are, but are not limited to funerals, court appearances, and/or doctor’s appointments with appropriate verification. Absences that could disqualify a student from participation may include illness, oversleeping, driver’s license acquisition or renewal or senior pictures. 2. You are expected to maintain your grades and handle your studies in a first class manner. You are in school first to get a good education. 3. Treat your teachers, classmates, teammates, and coaches as you would like to be treated, with concern and respect. Character counts! 4. Physicals MUST be turned in BEFORE you can practice or play, but you must attend practice even if your physical is not yet completed. The "Heads UP Concussion Fact Sheet" must also be read, signed, and turned in before you will be allowed to practice. Again, you must attend practice, but will not be allowed to participate if this is not completed. 5. Keep the locker rooms clean. This is YOUR responsibility. We won’t take practice time to clean them. It will need to be done before or after practice. 6. Be on time or even early for practice. You are expected to be at ALL practices and games unless excused by the coaches, or if you are ill and not in school that day. You MUST personally talk to the coaches. Do not send a message with anyone else. That will result in an unexcused absence and could affect playing time. Make all your appointments for times that will not conflict with practices and games. If you do have an absence that is excused by the coaches, every effort will be made for you to make up the time you missed. 7. Keep opinions to yourself unless you are willing to express them to the coaches. You won’t always agree with us, but we are willing to listen. Positive attitudes make positive things happen. 8. Accept criticism as a way for bettering yourself and your team. 9. PRACTICE CLOTHES – Kneepads, vb shoes, t-shirts, and shorts. Be sure your shorts and t-shirts have appropriate coverage. **Jewelry –** Jewelry is illegal except for religious or medical purposes. String, rubber bracelets (i.e. Live Strong) and piercing plugs are considered jewelry. It is not legal to cover jewelry with tape. This is by state association rules. 10. HOME GAMES – Be on the floor, dressed, and ready to go by the time appointed by your coaches. It is a good idea for Soph/JV players to stay for the varsity matches. You will learn by watching your teammates and other teams, and you will be asked to assist with statistics and filming. AWAY GAMES – All team members are required to ride the bus to the games. If you are riding home with your parents, they must sign the sign-out sheet. 11. Dress appropriately when not in uniform at the games. You are representing your school and your team. Be sure to change into street clothes following your match. 12. When taken out of a game, come to the bench and sit beside the coaches. It may be a regular rotational change, or we may wish to discuss why the change was made. 13. __Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other social networking sites__…. Following is a set of guidelines for the Rebel Volleyball Team in regard to the use of social media websites. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a meeting with the athlete, their parents, coaches, and athletic director. Issues will need to be addressed on a case by case basis. Do set your security settings so that only your friends can see your account. Don't accept friends or follow requests if you are not sure who they are coming from. Do understand that who you have listed as followers or friends is a reflection on you. Don't put anything on social media that you would not want your family, your future employers, those reading the front page of the paper, or the whole world to see. Do think before you post, tweet, or retweet - will this positively reinforce my brand? Don't post offensive language or personal attacks. Don't post when you are emotional, like right after a game. You are most likely to say something you will regret. Don't publicize information about your team, the athletic department, or your school that is not considered public knowledge. 14. Your uniform is school property. All parts issued to you are to be worn during games only.