EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS

1.    Players are expected to attend all practice sessions and all matches.  If a player cannot be at a practice or match, the player must contact the coach or team rep before that practice or match;
2.    Players are expected to be prepared, be coachable, be hard workers, be positive, be leaders, and be serious (see “Player's Conduct” below); and
3.    Players must attend the pre-season Officials/Scorers Clinic.

Player's Conduct

Be Prepared

Know when and where your practice is

Plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to get your shoes on and ready to play

Get enough sleep before practices and tournaments

Get proper nutrition the night before and morning of a tournament

Be sure to bring all the equipment you need

Get into the best physical shape possible

Stretch out and warm up before practice begins

Be Coachable

Give the coach 100% attention and make eye contact with the coach when he or she is talking – “Listen”

Take positively and act upon suggestions to improve a facet of your game

“Call the Ball”

Be a Hard Worker

Hustle everywhere on the court from drills, water breaks, and shagging balls

Shag balls and help out the coach

Be Positive

Keep a smile on your face and show your enthusiasm throughout practice and the tournaments

Avoid negative talk about yourself, team mates or the other team

Be a Leader

Be enthusiastic and positive to inspire the team

Lead by example – for example, if you know the drill, then volunteer to go first

Be a vocal leader and encourage the other players to do their best – cheer them on, call the ball loudly, and call in or out

Be Serious

Show you are serious about volleyball by wearing appropriate clothing – no street clothes, jewelry, or fingernail polish 

Bring all your equipment - clean and in working order

EXPECTATIONS OF ADULTS
1.    Adults are expected to support their athletes in their efforts to have a great season;
2.    Adults are expected to support their athletes in their efforts to abide by the expectations detailed in the Expectations of  Players;
3.    Adults are expected to conduct themselves (especially at matches) in ways that reflect well upon themselves, their athletes, Northfield, and the Northfield Volleyball Club;
4.    Adults are expected to bring concerns to their team rep or to a member of the Board; and
5.    Adults are expected to remember that the members of the Board are volunteers who are trying to work toward the mission of the club.