Suncoast Volleyball Parent/Athlete Guidelines
Athletes, parents, and coaches are expected to work together for the betterment of the athlete. Club Volleyball is a season full of highs and lows. Every win and loss is a learning process for the Girls. Success is not relative to wins or losses. Winning is not the most important thing, but the will to win is!
Suncoast is a competitive volleyball club, not a recreational volleyball club. There is no equal playing time rule and there should be no expectation of one. Not every player will play every game but every player will play in every match. For competitive purposes, some players will play more than others. We will try to balance athlete playing time with the teams need to be successful. It is the coach’s responsibility to determine what’s best for the team and what’s best for the athlete. They will use common sense in determining playing time and playing positions. More playing time is earned by demonstrating improvement during practice.
When solving issues, we believe in following a chain of command. If there is an issue, please speak to the coach first. If you’re still not satisfied, then we (coach, parent, and in some instance the athlete) will meet together. we believe in a 24 hour cool down period. If there is an issue at a tournament or practice, please set up an appointment or call the coach only after the 24 - hour period. NEVER confront any coach at a tournament about playing time or coaching strategies or techniques. The use of inappropriate language will never be tolerated. To do either of the above is reason for immediate dismissal from attending practices or events.
It is never appropriate to discuss other parent’s children. What is important is what’s going on with your daughter, not anyone else’s daughter.
Team benches are for the team not parents. Please be sure to give athletes drinks prior to matches. Athlete’s should stay on the bench with the team and will only be allowed to leave the bench with the coach’s permission. The coaches should discuss with the athletes when it is a good time to eat and drink. This information will be shared between the coach and a parent representative. Athletes will not leave the venue during tournaments until the tournament has concluded. Parents may pick up food for lunch but athletes must stay at the tournament venue.
Please be a good role model for your daughter. Good sportsmanship is always encouraged and berating referee’s, players, or coaches is unacceptable. Remember, our athletes will be refereeing and we will never tolerate any parents from other clubs harassing our athletes. Please represent your family and the club in a positive manner.
Club volleyball IS NOT an exact science. In many cases we won’t know the exact time we play or location we will play until the night before a tournament. We need to be flexible and use technology to assist us in getting information out quickly (email/website). If you do not have access to email or the internet please find a team internet buddy to help you keep up to date.
Please do everything possible to help your daughter attend all practices, matches and tournaments. However we understand that in some instances we need to be flexible such as school events, sickness, or family emergencies. On the rare occasion that this does occur, please notify the coach or assistant coach prior to the session to be missed.
Please help the Suncoast staff whenever possible be it setting up the gym, shagging balls or handing out information. Our staff is coming from various jobs at various locations. So at times, we are short handed and can use a helping hand. Every bit of help is always appreciated! Please help us keep the gyms clean. Gym space is very difficult to find and we want to keep a good rapport with the schools we are using.
Club volleyball is a long season but a rewarding season for your daughter. Please be positive, open-minded, helpful, proactive, and respectful this year. Our goal is to make this volleyball season a memorable one for the players, parents and coaches.