Team Rules and Expectations:
As a part of the Lady Redhound Soccer Team all players are expected to represent
the Corbin Independent School District in a positive manner. It is a privilege to take
part in an extracurricular activity and, as with any privilege, proper guidelines must
be followed. In addition to abiding by the school code of conduct, players will also
abide by the following rules and expectations:
Attitude and Respect:
1. Exhibit a positive attitude at all times and encourage teammates in a positive
manner.
2. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Bullying, harassing, and hazing
teammates will not be tolerated.
3. Players will be held responsible for their own actions.
4. Every player is equally important regardless of playing time, grade, position,
etc.
5. Show respect to coaches, teammates, and yourself.
6. Respect all coaching decisions on and off the field.
7. All members of the coaching staff are in charge. Back talking will not be
tolerated.
8. All coaches will be addressed respectfully as coach.
General Student Athlete Rules
1. Student athletes are students first. Grades must be a priority and players
with insufficient grades will not be eligible to play.
2. All student athletes must have a KHSAA sports physical form on file at the
school. A sports physical is valid for one year.
3. As stated in the Corbin High School Athletic Policy: Players must be in school
all day or have an excused absence, by the principal, to participate in practice
or games. Players suspended from school shall not participate in practice or
games.
4. As stated in the school code of conduct: No pupil shall possess, use, or be
under the influence of alcohol, drugs, look-alike drugs, or mood-altering
substances on or off school property. First Offense – Player will be penalized
according to the code of conduct, Second Offense – Dismissal from the team.
5. The use of tobacco is strictly prohibited.
6. Always be on time! If unforeseen circumstances cause a player to be late, that
player is responsible for contacting the coach. The message should not be
relayed through another player.
7. If any player has a question or issue they would like to discuss with the
coaching staff, they may do so at any time. However, playing time will not be
discussed directly following a game.
Practice Rules and Expectations
1. Remember to have a positive attitude at all times. Be respectful and
encouraging to all teammates, coaches, and yourself.
2. Be at practice on time! This means be dressed and ready to go at the time
practice starts. (Wearing appropriate practice gear: cleats/tennis shoes, shin
guards, etc.)
3. Give 110% at all times during practice.
4. Pay Attention. No talking while a coach is talking.
5. Disruptions during practice will not be tolerated. Players must understand
there is a time for laughter and a time to be serious.
6. Leave disagreements and personal problems outside of practice and games.
7. No player should be using electronic devices during practice, even during
water breaks.
8. Players will ensure all equipment is properly collected and stored at the end
of each practice.
9. If a player experiences a short-term injury they will still be expected to
attend practices unless a doctor or physical therapy appointment conflicts. If
a player experiences a season ending injury they may still attend practices
and games if they wish, but it will not be required.
Attendance Expectations:
1. Practice and game attendance is mandatory. All players are expected to
arrive on time at all games and practices, unless otherwise confirmed with a
coach.
2. If a player must miss a game or practice for any reason, a call or text to the
coach is required BEFORE the practice in order for the absence to be
considered excused. A voicemail should be left if the coach does not answer.
3. Unexcused practice or game absences will not be tolerated.
4. If an emergency situation prevents a player from attending a game or
practice notify a coach as soon as possible.
5. If any player misses a pregame practice and the absence is unexcused, the
player will not dress for that game. There is no reason, besides an emergency
situation, that an unexcused absence should occur.
6. If a player misses a game or practice for any reason (excused or unexcused)
the player will be required to participate in extra conditioning. This is not for
punishment; it is to make up the missed conditioning.
7. All varsity players are expected to attend Junior Varsity games and all Junior
Varsity players are expected to attend Varsity games unless otherwise stated
by the coach. Players are expected to watch the games and cheer for our
team. Junior Varsity players will not be expected to attend Varsity only away
games.
Game Rules and Expectations
1. Players are expected to arrive on time dressed in the appropriate uniform.
Shin guards and cleats must be worn in all games.
2. Play hard and give 110% at all times.
3. Positively encourage and motivate teammates.
4. Good sportsmanship will be displayed at all times.
5. Treat officials with respect addressing them as sir or madam. Improper
conduct towards an official will not be tolerated.
6. Players are not to communicate with any fans, including parents, during the
game.
7. On any set play listen to the coaches for directions.
8. Hustle on and off the field during substitutions.
9. When substituted out of a game do not back talk or show any negative
emotions over the substitution.
10. Players on the bench should be attentive. Players should also be supportive
of their teammates.
11. All electronic devices, including cell phones, ipads, ipods, etc., should be put
away during games. (Even if you are not currently in the game).
12. Players may be expected to serve as ball runners during certain Varsity and
Junior Varsity games.
13. No talking during half time instruction, unless you are asking a question to a
coach.
14. Players are expected to stay for post game comments from the coaches.
15. Players will ensure all equipment is properly collected and stored after each
game. The bench area should also be cleared after each game.
Travel Rules
1. Be on time for the bus.
2. Players must ride the bus to all away games. Players may leave after the
game with a parent or guardian only after they have signed the check out
sheet. ONLY a parent or guardian can sign a player out, this is school policy –
no exceptions. There may be certain games where all players are required to
ride back on the bus as a team – this will be at the coaches discretion.
3. On the way to a game all players are expected to be focusing on the game.
Electronic devices may be taken up and returned at a later time if necessary.
4. Players are responsible for their own personal equipment.
5. Players will follow the bus rules posted.
6. Players are expected to be on their best behavior at restaurants, hotels, and
opposing fields. Always clean up after yourself.
7. Players are responsible for disposing of all trash and collecting all personal
and team equipment from the bus after returning to the school.
8. All Varsity players must stay for Junior Varsity games and all Junior Varsity
players must stay for Varsity games, when the teams travel together, unless
otherwise confirmed with the coach.
Social Media Expectations
Remember you are representing the Corbin Independent School District and the
Lady Redhound Soccer Program in every aspect, including social media. Social
media posts negatively reflecting the team, coaches, opponents, fans, officials, etc.
will not be tolerated. Any negative posts or retaliation via social media will result in
consequences at the coaches discretion. Think before you post!
Players: Not abiding by the aforementioned rules may result in consequences at
the coaches discretion. Although many rules are listed, it is nearly impossible to
identify every situation that may occur. These situations will be addressed as
they arise and consequences may be implemented at the coaches discretion.
I, ___________________________, hereby agree to the above rules and standards of
behavior. I acknowledge the receipt of the Team Rules and Expectations and
agree to uphold all expectations addressed in the document. I understand if I
do not follow the rules, I may be subject to disciplinary actions including but
not limited to extra conditioning, game suspension, or dismissal from the
team.
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Players Signature
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Parent Signature
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Parent Expectations
The Corbin Lady Redhound Soccer Program asks that parents, like players,
represent the Corbin Independent School District and the Lady Redhound Soccer
Program in a positive manner. The conduct of parents and fans, especially at
matches, needs to be one of support. The best response to enable players to achieve
the success they want is to have the positive support of their fans, even when they
may feel their team has been wronged in some way. Opposing players, coaches, and
the referees should not be the focus of comments during games. Likewise, negative
comments and ‘coaching’ from the stands only distracts and confuses our own
players. Also, entering the field of play by a parent/fan without being directed to do
so by an official or coach is a very risky, and possibly liable situation, even when the
motivation is concern for one’s own child. We ask that parents/fans only enter the
field of play if directed to do so by a coach or official.
The playing time of any player will not be discussed directly following a game or
practice. Parents may contact the coaches the following day to set up a meeting time.
Other players will not be discussed in this meeting. In a player, parent, coach
meeting the proper school administration will be present if necessary. If a problem
or issue arises that does not involve playing time feel free to discuss it with the
coaching staff at any time. Issues or complaints should be brought to the coaching
staff only.
If players are signing out, they can ONLY BE SIGNED OUT BY THEIR PARENT OR
GUARDIAN. This is school policy and will not be able to be adjusted by the coach –
please do not ask the coach to break this district policy.
The Corbin Soccer Program asks that parents please be prompt in pick up and drop
off to and from games and practices.
As a parent of a Corbin High School girl’s soccer player, I will:
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Be encouraging and supportive of my child’s play.
Respect officials
Support the coach
Comply with the team rules as they apply to me
Only discuss issues concerning my player with the coach, at a time agreed
upon by the coach, and not immediately after, during, or prior to a game.
As a parent of a Corbin High School girl’s soccer player, I will never:
1. Engage in any type of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach,
player, fan, or parent
2. Use tobacco or alcohol while near the field of play
3. Act in any manner considered detrimental to the team
I, ________________________________, hereby agree to the above standards of behavior.
I further acknowledge receipt of the Parent Expectations document and agree
to uphold the expectations. I understand if I do not follow the standards of
behavior, I may be subject to dismissal from games.
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Parent Signature
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