Shorewood High School Soccer Player Contract
To better our program and the student-athletes involved, the Shorewood High
School Soccer Program has created this player contract. This contract is designed to
set up clear responsibilities for the student-athlete. Please read these rules carefully
so that both you and your parents understand what is expected of you.
In-school Rules:
All Shorewood soccer players are expected to read the Shorewood High School
handbook, including the student body rules. It is important that athletes understand their actions
in school reflect directly back on the rest of the team. All athletes are expected to abide by these
rules and lead by example throughout the school day.
1. Athletes must be in school the entire day, which means arriving by 7:50 AM on each school
day. If athletes arrive later than that or skip any periods of the day, they are ineligible to practice
or participate in a contest that day. Note: Participation is permitted if the athlete has a valid reason
for their absence or tardiness, such as a doctor’s appointment.
2. Athletes should lead by example in all classes. This means treating classmates and teachers
with the respect they deserve. If an athlete is disciplined in school for any reason they are subject
to discipline by the coaching staff as well.
3. A school detention will result in a one (1) game suspension. A school suspension will result in
at least a multiple game suspension. Further consequences may be imposed depending upon the
situation and will be discussed by the coaching staff, school athletic director and principal.
4. As a Shorewood High School Soccer player, we ask all student-athletes to treat their peers
with respect in all their interactions. Hazing is in conflict with this ideal and involves activity
expected of someone joining or participating in a group that humiliates, degrades, abuses or
endangers them regardless of a person's willingness to participate. Hazing behavior/activity
should be reported to the athletic director and will be subject to the discipline of our Shorewood
High School Harassment Policy.
Soccer Practice Rules:
As a participant in the Shorewood Soccer Program, athletes should be committed and
dedicated to attending practices and games. They should understand that their participation is a
privilege, and not an entitlement, and that they have a responsibility to their fellow teammates in
preparation for the season, and even more importantly during the season.
Attendance, consistent focus and positive effort at all practices and games demonstrate your
commitment to the team.
1. Failing to report to practice, reporting late to practice, or leaving early from practice without a
valid excuse*, will be counted as an unexcused absence. Two (2) unexcused absences will result
in a suspension from one (1) game.
*To discern status of absence, the coach will use a note from a teacher or parent stating
rationale for absence.
2. Every athlete must be involved in the cleanup and maintenance of our fields. Skipping out
early to avoid these responsibilities will result in disciplinary actions. Multiple offenses will result
in game suspensions.
3. All athletes will show respect for their teammates and coaches. Failure to do so will result in
removal from practice. This is a three-strike policy. A third strike will result in the player’s
removal from the team.
Soccer Game Rules
1. All members of the team must ride the bus/van to and from all away competitions for which
one is provided (See website for these dates). Exceptions will be made through written parental
permission and the approval of the coaching staff.
2. Failure to show up to a game 75 minutes prior to kickoff may result in a suspension for that
game. Repeated tardiness will result in removal from the team.
3. Any athlete who will be late to a game must notify the coaching staff before that game, not
while traveling to it.
4. Ejection from a league or non-league game will result in a minimum one (1) game suspension.
5. All Shorewood Soccer Program players must treat opposing teams and referees with respect.
Our program prides itself on integrity and any athlete who shows otherwise will be disciplined.
Discipline may be removal from one or more games depending upon the situation.
6. Each athlete will be responsible for any equipment/uniforms assigned to him/her. Report cards
and diplomas will be withheld until equipment/uniforms are returned, and fines will be issued one
(1) week from the end of the season.
7. Atheletes must respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. They are not perfect
human beings, and bad calls are a part of many contests, no matter what level of competition. As
an athlete in the Shorewood Soccer Program, players are expected to respect the officials and
failure to do so can result in removal from the game, and possible suspension from future games.
Outside of School Rules
Athletes will be held accountable for behaviors outside of school and at school events. The use of
illegal drugs, alcohol and tobacco, is a detriment to the user and their team.
1. If an athlete is found to be using, or with others using, or at a party with any of these
substances, they will be removed from the team for the remainder of the season. Our concern is
the safety of our athletes and student found using drugs, tobacco, and alcohol should focus his or
her attention on getting healthy.
2. If an athlete, prior to being found to be using these substances, comes to their coach or athletic
director and initiates help to overcome such use, the athlete will not be removed from the team,
but will meet with the coaching staff, athletic director, and school counselor, to design a program
for recovery.
3. Any athlete involved in a situation where drugs and alcohol are present is subject to the same
rules as above. Our program is looking for dedicated athletes who are not going to put themselves
and their teammates in bad situations.
Academic Requirements
Playing soccer for our program is a privilege and athletes must abide by Shorewood High
School student athlete academic requirements. Our program has a saying: “family-school-soccer.”
This means family comes first, then school, and finally soccer. It is important that we not only
create athletes but student-athletes.
1. The Shorewood high school soccer program has a stricter grade requirement than the high
school requires. Per the high school rules, any player who receives and F as a semester grade in
the semester directly prior to the season is required to sit out a set amount of time. The
Shorewood soccer program will uphold this punishment, and during this time the player will not
receive a uniform and will not warm up with the team prior to games. Upon completion of the
school punishment if the player is failing a current class, he or she will be removed from the team
permanently. If the same player tries out for the team the next season and again has failed a
semester course, he or she will not make the team. If a player makes the team with no failing
grades in the previous semester but fails a current class that will be subject to the following
punishments:
a) All athletes must be passing all their classes to be eligible to play soccer. Any player
found not passing a class during the season will be placed on Stage 1. Stage 1 means that the
player must fill out a grade check form and should take some time off practice to make sure they
get their grades up.
b) If after being on Stage 1 for a week the player is still failing, or the player is found to
be failing any class for the second time (not necessarily the same class as the first one), the player
will be placed on Stage 2. Stage 2 means the player is suspended from games for one week. It is
also advised that the player take some practice time to get his or her grades up.
c) If after being on Stage 2 for a week the player is still failing, or the player is found to
be failing any class for the third time (not necessarily the same class as the first two), the player
will be placed on Stage 3. Stage 3 means the player will be suspended from the team for a week.
They cannot participate in games or practices.
d) If an athlete does not have their grades up after Stage 3 they will be removed from the
team.
Athlete-Coach Communication
The Shorewood High School Soccer Program believes that the athlete, coach, and team are
empowered to bring their best performance when effective communication occurs regarding what
the team is striving to accomplish, and the roles of each participant are understood and agreed
upon. If this level of communication does not happen, we encourage the student-athlete make the
following steps of contact.
Steps of Communication and Points of Conversation for Student-Athlete
1.If an athlete has a concern regarding a coaching decision or the team environment, we
encourage the student-athlete to speak with their coach regarding these matters.
2. If the athlete-coach conversation does not provide a satisfactory resolution, we ask the
student-athlete to speak with the school athletic director to discuss the situation.
3. If the athlete-athletic director conversation does not provide a satisfactory resolution,
we ask parents to contact the coach or athletic director to address the situation.
Student-athlete signature ___________________________________ Date ________________
Parent or guardian signature________________________________ Date ________________