Parent Code of Conduct
The following policies regarding the conduct of FCA Teams parents are being established in support of the Player Code of Character and Conduct. We need parental support and participation as we seek to develop quality young men and women through sports. In consideration for your support of this Parent Code of Conduct, you can expect the coaching staff to abide by FCA Teams’ coaching policies and team philosophy. Some players will soon be or are in a position to try out for school sports teams, or are hoping to play in college. They need to understand that playing time, positions played, athletic ability, effort, attitude, development and discipline are all key ingredients in how the coaching staff will determine the roster prior to and during any game. There is a Parent Code of Conduct form in the Appendix of this Playbook that may be used.
Parent Code of Conduct and Support
- Be supportive and reinforce all elements of the Player Code of Character and Conduct.
- Please let the coaches instruct and position players and handle the running of the game.
- Don’t complain about things including official calls, temperature in the gym, court and facility conditions, coaches’ decisions, game circumstances, coaches on opposing teams and playing time.
- If you have a complaint or problem with anyone on the coaching staff of this team, work it out with that person directly. Do not let things escalate.
- If you have concerns regarding the team and how it’s being run, bring them to one of the coaches or to the coaching staff.
Inappropriate Conduct
The following behaviors will not be tolerated:
- Allowing a player to leave to sit with you (except in emergency situations). Be sure to provide him or her with ample fluids and snacks to sustain throughout the game to eliminate the need to leave during competition
- Questioning playing time
- Use of crude, profane or vulgar language
- Critical, judgmental or negative talk directed toward teammates and opposing team members
- Outward displays of displeasure with the officials
- Consumption of alcohol and/or drugs FCA Teams Ministry Chapter 2:23
Consequences for the Above Actions
Most often, you will be asked by the head coach or someone on the FCA leadership team to stop the inappropriate behavior. In some cases, particularly if you have offended an official or disrespected a coach, you will be requested to leave the playing area. If you do not cease from the behavior or refuse to leave the area when asked, your child may be pulled out of a game, temporarily suspended from participating in future games and other team activities or possibly even dismissed from the team. These decisions are at the discretion of the FCA leadership team. If you are dismissed from the team for a Parent Code of Conduct violation, you will be responsible for any additional costs and no refunds will be given.