GROW THE GAME and to HAVE FUN!

I pledge to COMPETE with CLASS and HONOR THE GAME…

• I will honor the history of field hockey and commit to maintaining the core values of the game's culture.
• I will recognize the value of safe and fair play by teaching, enforcing and playing by the letter and spirit of the game.
• I will practice and encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other field hockey events.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of our players ahead of any personal desire to win.
• I will support coaches and officials working with players in order to encourage a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will do my very best to make the sport fun for everyone who participates.
• I will ask all family members and fans to be tolerant and inclusive by treating other players, coaches, fans and officials with high regard and respect.

GOALS:
To expose girls to the game of field hockey in a very positive way!
To help each and every player achieve her personal best in the game of field hockey!

EXPECTATIONS of COACHES:

• Offer each player an equal opportunity to be successful
• Treat each player with respect
• Coach with positive words
• Communicate clearly and effectively to players and parents
• Coach within US Field Hockey guidelines on skill progression
• Provide an appropriate coach to player ratio

EXPECTATIONS of PLAYERS:

• Arrive on time - 15 minutes early to practices, and at pre-determined time for games
• Be POSITIVE with yourself, your coaches, and your team-mates
• "Leave it all on the field":  While at practice, focus on field hockey and work hard!
• No cliques..we are all one team
• Attitude and effort will impact playing time more than anything else
• Playing time philosophy:  everyone plays! All skill levels will progress
• TEAMS SPLIT CAREFULLY TO MAXIMIZE EACH PLAYER’S OPPORTUNITY TO IMPROVE, all working toward same goal:  personal best

EXPECTATIONS of PARENTS:

• Offer as much notice as possible if a player is missing a practice or game
• Please do not coach from the sidelines.  Positive reinforcement is encouraged!  Players do not need conflicting direction; they need to be allowed to make their own choices on the field in order to develop
• Please do not yell at the refs or question calls
• If you have an issue or concern, solve it with the coaches rather than spreading it along the sideline, or to your player.  Negativity is contagious.

For questions or concerns, please e-mail: fieldhockey@lmya.org