Panther Valley Football Handbook
Discipline Policy
As Head Coach, I believe that our football program provides a vital
link between the school and the community. Student, parent,
alumni, and community involvement in our program helps to
enhance school spirit, develop sound minds and bodies, and
develop skills and qualities which endure for life.
As a general rule, all players are to conduct themselves with class
and dignity, both on and off the field. Your behavior is a direct
reflection of our school and football program. Any actions that will
embarrass you, your team, school, or parents is an action that
should not be taken.
All players in this program will recognize and respect the authority
of all coaches, teachers, administrators, and support staff members
or they will not be a part of the team.
Any violation is an indication that this football program, and being a
part of it, is not important to you. Any violation will be dealt with
accordingly, ranging from Pride Reminders (PR) to dismissal from
the team. Those who work hard and adhere to these policies are
showing that being part of this team is important and will be
rewarded with success, satisfaction, and wins.
1st detention - Suspended for one half of next game
2nd detention - Suspended for next full game
3rd detention - Dismissed from team
Pride Reminders
Pride Reminders are a way to remind players of the pride that
comes with being a part of the TEAM. Anytime that a player places
a dark cloud over the TEAM (detention, suspension, arrest, etc)
they will be dealt with accordingly by the coaching staff.
Academic Policy
Student athletes who are members of the Panther Valley Football
Team will be held at a high standard. Being a strong student is the
priority of every player on the team. We, as a coaching staff, are
looking to develop quality young men. Players will be required to
get a weekly “report card” filled out by their teachers on Tuesday
which will list their current grade and any upcoming major
assignments. Coaches will actively work with students who seek
help in order to improve their grades. There will be no excuse as to
why a player is not doing well in the classroom.
At the Junior High level:
If a player is deemed academically ineligible, they will be
suspended for the week. After one week, if the player is ineligible
again, they will be removed from the team.
At the High School level:
If a player is deemed academically ineligible, they will be removed
from the team immediately. The only instance where a player will
remain on the team is if one of the teachers that the player is failing
does not want to see them removed from the team because they
are putting forth their best effort.
**In order to be ineligible, a student would have to be failing at
least two major subjects or a major subject and two minor
subjects.
Weekly Report Card
Players Name __________________________
Date _________
Course Grade (%) Upcoming Tests/Quizzes/Assignments
Attendance:
All student athletes will be expected to attend all mandatory
practices. A player may be dismissed from the team after 3
unexcused practices. Please contact a coach ahead of time if you
are unable to attend a practice.
This handbook is in addition to the Panther Valley Student Handbook!
I , _______________________________________, adhere to abide by all of the rules and
regulations of the PV Football handbook.