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"For change to happen, we have to reset the expectation."
~ Antonio Gibson
"The X LeVeL, Inc. is setting a new standard in youth growth and development."
PARENT EXPECTATIONS: What we expect out of The X LeVeL program parents (Spectator/Guardian)
As a parent and member of The X LeVeL program, we look for you to hold yourself and any of your family members attending your child's games and events by the same high standards we hold ourselves by. The X LeVeL expects a parent / spectator / guardian, to follow the program's code of conduct and guidelines. I am also aware that:
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I agree to pay the program fees by The X LeVeL. Failure to remit dues payments on a timely basis may result suspension from all basketball activities until dues have been paid.
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I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, game officials, and administrators at all times.
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I will place the emotional and physical well being of all players ahead of any personal desire to win.
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I will support the coaches, officials, and administrators working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
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I will remember that the game is for the players, not for the adults.
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I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, game officials, administrators, and fan with respect.
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I will always be positive.
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I will always allow the coach to be the only coach.
1. 1st Offense – Talk to parent
2. 2nd Offense – Player sits for a pre-determined amount of time
3. 3rd Offense – Parent and child are suspended
4. 4th Offense – Parent and child are asked to leave the team
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I will not coach from the sidelines or through other forms of communication.
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I will not get into arguments with the opposing team's parents, players, or coaches.
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I will not come onto the court for any reason during the game.
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I will wait 24 hours after a game or tournament before I approach my coach about any playing time issues or player concerns that I have.
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Neither coaches, parents, nor other team supporters may make critical, abusive or offensive comments to the players, coaches or supporters of an opposing team before, during, or after a game.
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Games ore officiated by referees and their assistants, not coaches, parents, or spectators. There is a process and a time for coaches to disagree with calls. Voice your opinion to your coach, not the officials.
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Parents and other team supporters my not approach game officials at anytime for the purpose of disputing calls, or making critical, abusive or offensive comments.
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The X LeVeL will prosecute or support the prosecution of anyone who violates any law or ordinance (e.g. assault or possession of alcohol...etc.)
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COMMUNICATION
“Communication leads to community, that is, to understanding, intimacy and mutual valuing.” ~ Rollo May
We ask that you communicate with your child. If you do not understand something that is going on, ask your child. In our program, not only are we trying to produce good athletes, but also, more importantly, we are trying to produce good young men and women. Communication is a vital skill in life. Your child must learn to communicate for themselves at some point in time in their life. We would like to facilitate this growth. We will communicate with them that if they have a problem, they need to talk to the coaches. If they share a problem with you dealing with basketball, make sure they have talked to a coach first. We as a basketball staff will not communicate with a parent about a player until we have first had a conversation with the player. If further discussion were necessary, we would be more than happy to talk to you. A discussion with your child's Coach will precede a discussion with the Program Director. The first part of that discussion will be a recap of your conversation with your child and our conversation with your child. Generally, a face-to-face conversation is preferred rather than the phone. Since we will be talking about your child, it will be preferred that your child be involved in the conversation.
1. Player talks with Coach
2. Parent talks with player
3. Parent talks with Program Director (with player present)
We ask that you follow these steps. We feel that this process will best help us maintain a positive attitude amongst the players.
Parents are encouraged to support the participant(s) by attending games, team meetings and fundraisers.
All The X LeVeL sports will need parent volunteers to assist the team, coaches and/or the program. These duties include, but not limited to keeping the official scorebook, running clock, team parent(s) responsibilities, snacks, maintaining equipment, and and transportation.