YOUR TEAM Parents Spring ‘01

THIS IS A SAMPLE LETTER USED BY MYSELF FOR MY PARENTS..

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE AND EDIT THE LAYOUT / FORMAT FOR YOUR OWN SEASON AGENDA AS YOU WISH. COACH MARK.

The Season:

1. My primary focus for the season will be .…………………………………………

We will strive to learn to ………………………………………………………………

We will focus a lot on………………………………………………………………….

2. Please cheer for your child, but refrain from yelling at them. During games, please realize I will be ‘instructing them, so please don’t compete with me for their attention. Please be encouraging and cheer for both teams, but don’t yell ‘instructions’. That’s my job. Thanks

3. Everybody plays a minimum of ………………... The kids that play more are the ones that are at practice regularly, are in shape to do so and are attentive. I will begin analyzing each kid and placing them in appropriate positions where I feel they will have success. Every kid will play at least two positions during the season, however, during the first two weeks of practice I will practice them primarily in one position, introducing the skills of other positions as the season transpires.

4. Please don’t yell at the referee’s. Again, that’s my job. They are often kids too. At this age, I am not as concerned with the outcome of the game as I am them learning the rules and having fun. PUT ANY NEW RULES OR REFEREE ISSUES HERE!

5. If you have a problem with me, another parent, the ref, anybody; please talk to me first. Otherwise, please contact DIRECTORS NAME , TITLE at PHONE NUMBER.

6. All players should have ‘home-work’. SOME THINGS TO PRACTICE GO HERE.

7. It is very helpful at this age if you will repeat new words I teach them and reinforce the skills taught at practice. In other words, spend time with your player repeating the skills taught at every practice. Repetition is key to learning and fine tuning the skills they are taught!

8. Key Dates. First Games are DATE. Picture Day is DATE at LOCATION. Last Games are DATE. If you know you will miss a game or multiple practices, please mark it on the calendar attached to my clipboard or drop me an email. Thanks.

Stuff To Know:

We will have rainouts. Please DO NOT call the ASSOCIATION NAME. They cannot handle the volume of calls. They will call me as soon as the rainout occurs and let me know. Myself or an assistant will then call you.

Parking. IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU

Equipment. All players must have LIST OF REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, WATER BOTTLES, BAGS, ETC….. Please bring your equipment to every practice.

All games and practices are “Drug-Free” Zones. No smoking or chewing at games or practices.

There are no pets allowed on the grounds. Please leave them at home.

Please arrive 15 minutes early to all games to allow some warm-up time.

YOUR NAME EMAIL ADDRESS HER PHONE NUMBER