Lady Knight Volleyball Team Guidelines/Rules
2006 Expectation Outline for Athletes/Parents
Season Expectations
Play at a high competitive level
Improve volleyball skills daily, weekly, and monthly
Success in State Tournament/Post Season Play
Academic Eligibility
The Kaneland Volleyball program will strictly follow the academic policy for co-curricular activities as
set forth by the Board of Education of Kaneland CUSD #302.
Training Rules
Any player caught violating the Kaneland Athletic Behavior Code will be punished in accordance with
the school policy.
There will be set curfews on nights before matches and tournaments. Those found breaking the curfew
will be subject to reprimands as deemed appropriate by the coaching staff. To perform at the highest level, we
need to keep sensible hours.
School Attendance
Unexcused absences from school will be considered unexcused missed practices. A student-athlete must
be in school for 2 full blocks to practice or participate in a contest. If a student-athlete misses school all day
Friday, she will not be allowed to play in the first match in a Saturday/Monday contest. The coaching staff
reserves the right to determine exceptions to this rule; doctor’s appts., deaths in the family, college visits, etc.
Practice/Match Attendance
Attend all individual and team meetings as necessary
Attend and assist in games (pre-contest prep, stats, videotape)
Attend all practices
Attend Awards Night
Practice is scheduled to start according to what that coach decides for his or her level. Typically,
practices run from 2:45 to 5pm. Some varsity practices will run from 2:45pm to 5:15 or from 5 to 7pm.
Coaching staff will have the final decision on any missed practices. We understand that there may be an
unexpected reason to miss practice or a match; in order to be successful, everyone must be in attendance.
Because attendance is critical for the success of the entire team, athletes will not be allowed to leave practice
early.
If a student-athlete leaves school for any reason, they must leave a legibly written note with the athletic
office before leaving school. If you can contact your own coach as well would be greatly appreciated. See
Contact Info. Under no circumstances should the coaching staff hear from another student the reasons
for leaving school for the day.
If injured, you will be expected to attend practice, travel with the team, sit with the team, and help in any way
possible. If the injury would be better served be sending you home, we will. All injuries are to be reported to
the trainer and coaching staff.
If a player misses the bus to an away contest, she will not be able to participate in the match or
tournament. A parent or guardian transporting the athlete does not constitute an exception to this rule. This is a
matter of liability and will not be taken lightly.
Penalties for unexcused, missed, or tardy practices
First offense – Coach on One
Second offense – one (1) match suspension
Third offense – dismissal from team
Penalties for unexcused, missed, or tardy to matches/tournaments
First offense – Coach on One
Second offense – dismissal from team
August 2006
Practice and Match Conduct
Each player is required to wear practice shirts, shorts/spandex, volleyball shoes and kneepads. Be on
time for practice; this means being 5 minutes early! If a student-athlete must be late due to special help from
a teacher, be sure that the coaching staff knows before practice time. Special assignments/group projects do not
fall in this category! No jewelry, gum, or candy is allowed during practices and matches. Take care of all
equipment and uniforms; treat it like it is your own!
Parent Expectations
Support ALL athletes and coaches
Assist with a variety of team functions
Stay involved with your athlete’s school and athletic performance
Display a positive attitude at matches
Always communicate to coaching staff at any time
General Rules
Communication
High communication throughout the season between:
Head Coach-athlete
Captain-athlete
Trainer-athlete
Assistant coach-athlete
Athlete-athlete
Self-Management
Maintain a successful and healthy lifestyle by:
Managing health
Managing time
Managing studies
Managing stress
Sportsmanship
Appropriate language
Appropriate gestures and body language
Appropriate interactions (teammates, opponents, officials, fans, everyone)
Effort
100% - Physically, Mentally, Emotionally
All Players are expected to participate in team fundraisers, as well as help at all home tournaments. All
players are required to ride the team bus to and from all matches. The only exception to this rule is when an
athlete provides a hand-written note from their parent/guardian. The athlete must then be signed out by the
adult responsible for transportation on the roster transportation sheet. Any athlete leaving without being
properly signed out will be subject to disciplinary action deemed appropriate by the coaching staff. Athletes are
required to help out and shag for one another before matches. The goal of interscholastic sports is to assist in
the development of better American citizens, not just superior athletes. Please keep in mind that no player is
allowed to “cut down”, discourage, or disrespect another player, coach, or official. This pertains not only to
Kaneland athletes and coaches, but those from other schools as well. Although this behavior may be accepted
or condoned at other schools, Kaneland has always prided itself in the class of its athletes. Such conduct will
not be tolerated.
This is a volleyball program that consists of 4 levels. All players are expected to show their support for
the program by staying to watch any matches in progress before and/or after. For all contests, all levels are
required to sit together in the bleachers and NO boys will be allowed to sit with the teams.
If a student-athlete or parent has a concern or problem, please contact the coaches. Most importantly,
please remember that we are all human and we all make mistakes. Go Lady Knights!!!
August 2006