policies & Procedures

Dear Parent/Guardian,

 

Prior to participating in the ‘Villains Basketball Organization’ program, each player and their parent or guardian must sign and agree to the following team contract. This ensures that all participants understand our rules, policies, and procedures.

 

Our goal is to promote self-esteem, pride, respect, responsibility, and a strong work ethic. As a feeder for local high school programs, our focus is on developing vital skills rather than wins and losses. Please review the following information with your child registering.

 

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Attendance Policy

 

1. All practices are mandatory. Three unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team. Excused absences include family emergencies, illness, or extreme weather. All absences are considered unexcused unless communicated in writing or verbally.

2. Three tardies in one season will result in being benched for a half or an entire game, at the coach's discretion.

 

Playing Time Policy

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1. Playing time is not guaranteed; it is earned through consistent attendance, work ethic, positive attitude, and demonstrated ability. The Coaching Staff will make all decisions regarding playing time.

2. All athletes will have a fair opportunity to earn playing time during practice.

3. Athletes are encouraged to ask coaches before or after practice about specific skills they need to improve.

 

General Policies

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1. Use of alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco will result in immediate dismissal and potential further disciplinary action.

2. All players are to treat teammates, opposing team (players, coaches, fans) and coaches with respect and courtesy. Behaviors that put other players and coaches down, profanity, or demonstration of lack of self control (throwing a ball, shoving, etc.) will not be tolerated and may result in dismissal from the team.

3. Any concerns you have with the basketball program or team(s) need to be addressed directly with the coach at an appropriate time and place. Please do not approach a Coach before, during or after a game to discuss an issue. Please contact the Coach during non-practice and game hours to schedule some time to discuss your issue. If you are not satisfied with the resolution, or if common ground is not found, then please contact the office at admin@villainsbasketball.org

 

Team Rules

 

1. Always do your best and work hard.

2. Be punctual for all team events.

3. Maintain a positive attitude and show good sportsmanship.

4. Encourage teammates and follow all instructions from coaches and referees.

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Parental Involvement/Volunteers 

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Parents and others interested in the sport are not only welcome to volunteer, but are vital to the success of our team. To continue this excellence we need volunteers to provide snacks, water and other things. We will also be looking for Team Managers and Videographers/Photographers. 

 

Parent Expectations

 

Watching our children learn, compete and improve in the game of basketball is fun for all parents.  Unfortunately, youth sports can also bring out the worst in adults.  It is important that parents are involved and informed in their child's experiences in the club, but the Villains Basketball Organization also believes the role of a parent should be one of love, care and support. 

 

As a result of this philosophy, below are the 11 points that will guide the ‘Villains’ parent culture. Should your actions directly conflict with any of these points both you and your player will be subject to suspension or dismissal.

 

1. Let the Coaches Coach: There should only be one person/voice that coaches. If you are telling your son or daughter or any other player to do something - you are coaching. Even worse is if you are telling your son or daughter to do something that is different from what their coach is telling them. This creates confusion and distraction.  Cheer for them, encourage them, but don't coach them.

2. Let the Kids Play: Basketball is a difficult game. It is made even more difficult when parents are yelling from the sidelines. Encourage them, cheer for them but do not go beyond this.

3. Do Not Discuss the Play of any players in front of other parents: “I don’t know how he made the team.” “She just isn’t fast enough.” Negative comments are hurtful and unnecessary and kill parent harmony – something that is essential to a team’s experience and success

4. Your Children listen, believe and say the same things that you say to them: A negative parent attitude often results in a negative child’s attitude.

5. Do not complain about your son or daughter’s coach to other parents: This is like a disease. If you have an issue, speak to your coach. If the issue is not important enough to speak to your coach about it, do not speak about it at all

6. Positive Comments from the Sideline: Make positive comments from the sidelines. You can often see a young player make an extra effort when they hear encouraging words.

7. Avoid negative comments about the other team: We are all working with children. These young players aren’t professionals. Speaking about the other team is tasteless, classless, and these kinds of comments will not be tolerated by the Basketball Villains program.

8. Interaction with Parents from other team: These parents are not the enemy and, in many cases, there can be some great conversations or discussions amongst parent groups. On the other hand, if there is a negative parent or group of parents do not engage or stoop to their level.

9. Referees: Like your child who will make mistakes during a game so will a referee. These referees are learning and improving, and your feedback is not needed or welcome, regardless of how good or bad you think they are doing.  No coach, parent or player has EVER changed the mind of a referee - resist the urge to try.

10. Outbursts: Outburst towards the referee or the other team only signal to our children on the field that it is ok to blame referees and unfairness for anything that goes wrong. Blaming others is not a formula for success in sports or in life.

11. ‘It was in the heat of the moment’: We all feel things and are all tempted to say things in the ‘heat of the moment’.  This is not a reason for an outburst. Our Basketball Villains players who do things in the ‘heat of the moment’ get called for technical fouls, so we should apply similar standards to our own sideline behavior. 

12. Walk Away: If all else fails, walk away