|
|
Post by hoptions on May 3, 2007 7:57:06 GMT -6
We are looking to add a code of conduct to our team rules…
Recently there was an issue with a baseball player on the JV team. He should be kicked off the team but it looks like he will only lose 1/3 of the season as pertaining to school conduct rules.
Everyone agrees that he should be kicked off the team for good; however the coach and AD have not ground to stand on.
My question is, do any of you have a code of conduct rule in your team rules that allows you to dismiss a player for discretions detrimental to the team? How do you word it?
Thanks
Hoption
|
|
|
|
Post by fbdoc on May 3, 2007 10:53:09 GMT -6
Our school (Private Christian) has rules of conduct for all of the students that preclude the need for any additional team rules, other than practice attendence, etc. A coach can also "Bench" a player for a variety of reasons. If they don't handle it well - becoming a cancer, then the player in effect "takes himself off of the team".
|
|
bigcroz
Junior Member
Go STAGS!!
Posts: 356
|
Post by bigcroz on May 3, 2007 12:41:54 GMT -6
from my "player contract":
• I pledge to observe all of the team and school rules. I understand “Do what is right, always!” and will apply it to my actions.
• I understand that breaking rules means one or more of the following a) more conditioning b) possible game suspension c) possible expulsion from the program. I will accept the consequences of my actions. This is called being an adult. I will learn from my mistakes.
• I pledge to represent my school with class. I will not bring embarrassment to myself or others.
• I pledge to be a role model to the future players, and assist in establishing a great football tradition for the program.
I have read these rules and agree to follow them during the season. I also understand the consequences for any of these violations could result in my dismissal.
My Superintendant thought that these ideas along with the rest were a great idea. Not so much by ALL of the parents( always a few haters) but it went well all in all.
|
|
|
|
Post by kloranc on May 3, 2007 14:45:32 GMT -6
We have a code of conduct, but a lot of it is dictated to us by our district. The problem is that situations are not always interpreted equally, so you have situations where a kid did something and got kicked off for good, and across town something similar results in a game suspension.
|
|
|
|
Post by touchdowng on May 5, 2007 20:02:52 GMT -6
We use a contract and a point system
EVERY football player can remember 6 points.
In the case of our player contract if a players reaches 6 points, he is done for that season.
If a player reaches 3 points, he will serve a 1 game suspension
we have terminal policies that deal with drugs, alcohol, theft, etc. These earn 6 points right away - Kids have the right to appeal via due process
we have severe policies that deal with fights, disrespecting teachers, etc. These are between 3 and 5 points depending on the severity
and we have our regular policies that carry 1 to 2 points.
Our players also have an opportunity to have points taken away based on good behaviors and teacher recommendations.
I've used this for about 8 years. Kids stay in line and we've only lost 4 kids (drugs/alcohol).
We are explicit in our explanation of our rules and we regularly review them (you have to with teens). This system works and our kids sign a team contract promising to adhere to them.
|
|
|
|
Post by fbairattack on May 5, 2007 23:11:10 GMT -6
The NAIA has a great "Champions of Character" naia.cstv.com/champions-character/Champions of Character Core Values: Respect
Responsibility
Integrity
Servant Leadership
Sportsmanship |
|
|
|
Post by coachcalande on May 6, 2007 4:38:41 GMT -6
We are looking to add a code of conduct to our team rules… Recently there was an issue with a baseball player on the JV team. He should be kicked off the team but it looks like he will only lose 1/3 of the season as pertaining to school conduct rules. Everyone agrees that he should be kicked off the team for good; however the coach and AD have not ground to stand on. My question is, do any of you have a code of conduct rule in your team rules that allows you to dismiss a player for discretions detrimental to the team? How do you word it? Thanks Hoption I think its pretty important to spell that out in writing and at parent and player meetings and also thru player contracts. In my program manual i included a section on discipline, the philosophy I believe in and how I plan to hold the kids accountable. i use something called "bellies" as a form of discipline, i also plan to create a unity council made up of team captains and top team leaders. 1st offense- bellies (varying amount based on the issue)- loss of playing time 2nd offense- bellies doubled- game suspension 3rd offense- visit unity council to discuss actions detrimental to the team, present case for staying with the team, accept consequences for actions, bellies tripled- likely wont play for two games. 4th offense- see ya. *cancer spreads. cut it out or watch it grow. something like that. I also had player and parent contracts with my expectations layed out, also parents and players must sign the schools athletic handbook. I also made up a " code of ethics" which basically describes desired behaviors of the guys who wear our colors. |
|
