ELYSIAN FIELDS LADY JACKET BASKETBALL
JUNIOR HIGH
PLAYER EXPECTATION AGREEMENT 2015-16
1. PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT—I understand and agree that my behavior and conduct must be
consistent with all school rules concerning dress and behavior, both in and out of the classroom as well as on
all school sponsored trips. I further agree that my coaches may impose more stringent guidelines concerning
my dress and behavior. Any breach of these guidelines will result in disciplinary action which will be
determined by the coaching staff.
2. TEAM TRY-OUTS – Depending on the number of girls who sign up for basketball it may be necessary to
hold team try-outs where each girl will perform a standard basketball skills test which will include dribbling,
passing, shooting, rebounding, and overall agility exercises. The team will be chosen from the results of this
skills test.
3. PRACTICES AND GAMES—I understand and agree that I will abide by the rules concerning my
attendance to all practices and games as defined below:
 PRACTICES
o If a player misses one practice that is unexcused (as determined by the coach) she will be required to
do make-up drills and/or running to be decided by the coaching staff and will be ineligible to play in
the next game.
o If a player misses a second practice that is unexcused she will miss the next 2 games as well as
running make-up drills and/or running.
o If any player misses a third practice that is unexcused she will forfeit her right to play and be
suspended from the team for the remainder of the season.
o Further, I understand that I am responsible for contacting one of my coaches in advance if I will
miss any practice, game, or meeting. It is not enough to contact the school office; I or my parent
must personally talk to one of the coaches.
o Examples of unexcused absences: illness or injury that does not require a visit to the doctor, being
held out of a practice or game as punishment by parent for behavior or grades, out of town trips
during the season (including holidays) unless it is due to death or illness in family, missing a practice
or game because player does not have transportation to the school.
 GAMES
o Any player who has an unexcused absence from a game will not be allowed to suit out or be on the
bench for the next game, and may not attend the game.
o If any player has a second unexcused absence from a game she will be suspended from the team
for the remainder of the season.
o Also, please be aware that a player will not maintain her position on the team if she has unexcused
absences from practices or games depending on the circumstances.
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PLAYING ON OUTSIDE TEAMS
o Players are discouraged from playing on outside volleyball, softball, or basketball teams during the
season. Please note that any player who is injured while participating in an outside sport will lose
her place on the team.
4. INTERACTION WITH COACHES—I understand and agree that I will treat my coaches with respect at
all times and I will not exhibit any behavior toward them by my actions or verbally that is inappropriate.
Further, I understand that the coaches have the right to send me to the dressing room during a game or
practice and that it is the sole decision of my coach. Any infraction will result in discipline as determined
by my coach.____________Initials
5. EQUIPMENT—I understand and agree that any equipment issued to me not limited to and including travel
shirts, uniforms, basketball shoes, etc. are my responsibility and I agree that I will pay for any of these items
that I lose or damage in any way. Further, I agree to abide by the coaches’ rules concerning dress code for all
games. I will wear the appropriate clothing that is requested by the coaches. I agree to wear the travel shirt,
if one is issued to me, and I understand that I may not be allowed to accompany the team if I am not dressed
in the appropriate clothes, or I will do extra running for this violation. If necessary, I agree to provide my
own black windsuit pants at my own expense as part of the travel uniform.
6. GRADES AND CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR— I understand and agree that I will make every effort to
excel in the classroom and that my behavior will be appropriate for a member of the Girls Basketball Team;
and that I can be removed from the team due to bad behavior or grades.___________Initials
7. ATTITUDE—I understand and agree that my attitude will be exemplary at all times and that I will put the
team first, both in practice and games. I further agree that it is the sole responsibility of my coach
concerning my playing and/or practice time and that I will never question my coach concerning these things
at or during a game or practice. If I have a concern or question about anything concerning myself or the team
I will only address it at the appropriate time as determined by my coach. ____________Initials
8. PARTICIPATION IN NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITES – Any player who decides to participate in sports or
other activities that are not sponsored by the school will not be given an exemption from basketball practices
and/or games.
9. HOLIDAY PRACTICES AND GAMES – Basketball season includes two holiday seasons: Thanksgiving
and Christmas. We recognize that these are both important, and times when families traditionally spend time
together. Unfortunately we cannot suspend basketball during the holidays. All players who commit to
playing on the team do so with the understanding that she will be at all practices and games including
holidays. We will not practice on Thanksgiving day and will be off for five days surrounding Christmas
day. A complete practice and game schedule will be given out and it is important for each player and parent
to go over these to determine any conflicts and try to adjust to them. The Junior High will not practice as
much as the high school during the holidays, so please check the practice schedule.
10. PARENTS—By signing this agreement parents agree that they will not attempt to talk to any of the
coaching staff about problems or concerns at or during a basketball game or practice. The parent must call
the school office to request a conference with the coach, Athletic Director, and Principal, and may do so at
any time during the season. If a parent becomes upset or concerned about something, there must be a 24 hour
“cool down” period before a meeting will be scheduled.
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Practice Sessions: All practice sessions will be closed and parents and/or students will not be
allowed to attend without the express permission of the coach.
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Games: Parents must also agree that they will not attempt to talk to any player while said player is on
the bench or in the game. This includes coaching from the stands or coming on the floor during
warm-up to advise or coach your daughter. It is important to cheer for your daughter, but she only
has one coach and that is who she should be listening to during games and/or warm-ups. These
violations could result in the coach asking the player to leave the bench area and/or the game.
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Locker Room: The player dressing room area is OFF LIMITS to parents or family members and
they must have advance permission of one of the coaches to enter.
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Parental Discipline: Parents should understand that if they choose to discipline their daughter by
keeping her from practices and/or games; that those absences will be unexcused.
SOCIAL MEDIA—Players agree to refrain from posting or participating in any form of social media that is
critical or otherwise detrimental to the overall girls basketball program.
FINAL NOTE TO PARENTS: The UIL does not require a player/parent agreement in any of the
interscholastic sports. This is provided to you as a courtesy with the hopes that there will be a
better understanding of what is expected for your daughter to participate in the Elysian Fields
basketball program. Please remember that rules and/or expectations are not limited to this
agreement, and that it serves only as a guideline.
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ELYSIAN FIELDS LADY JACKET BASKETBALL
JUNIOR HIGH
PLAYER EXPECTATION AGREEMENT 2015-16
I understand and agree that playing on the Elysian Fields Lady Jacket Basketball Team is a PRIVILEGE and an
HONOR that I must earn through my behavior and effort both on and off the court, and I agree to abide by all
the rules of this Player Expectation Agreement and any additional requests that my coaches may choose to
make will be followed to the best of my ability.
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Player Signature
Date
Parent:
I have read the attached player agreement and by signing this I give my daughter permission to play on the
Elysian Fields girls basketball team for the 2015-16 year. I agree with the provisions regarding practices and
games and I understand the consequences if my daughter does not abide by all the rules as laid out by the
coaches. I further agree to do everything possible to support my daughter as well as the coaches throughout the
season. By signing this agreement I agree that I will not attempt to talk to any of the coaching staff about
problems or concerns at or during a basketball game or practice, and to observe the 24 hour “cool down” time.
Parent Signature
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FINAL NOTE TO PARENTS: The UIL does not require a player/parent agreement in any of the
interscholastic sports. This is provided to you as a courtesy with the hopes that there will be a
better understanding of what is expected for your daughter to participate in the Elysian Fields
basketball program. Please remember that rules and/or expectations are not limited to this
agreement, and that it serves only as a guideline.
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