CONTRACT

All athletes that I coach are required to sign a pro-active athlete/parent/coach contract.  This will help keep the parent informed if there are any areas of concern, and show a level of commitment by the athlete to achieve the highest level of academic progress, athletic skill, and citizenship.

1. ACADEMIC PROGRESS AND ELIGIBILITY:
The Athletic Director will do grade checks on the normal six-week cycle.  Any athlete falling below a 2.0 will be suspended from the team.  I will monitor the grades of the suspended athlete via weekly progress  reports.  The athlete will be directed to get help, tutoring or study session.  The athlete will not be able to participate until the next grading period.  If the athlete fails to improve by the next grading period, he or she will be dismissed from the team because maintaining your grades supersedes participating in extra-curricular activities,

2. PRACTICE ATTENDANCE:
If any athlete has to miss practice due to illness or family obligation, I must be notified prior to practice.  Any other reason for missing practice should be discussed with me beforehand.  (See contact information below).  The first unexcused absence may result in a telephone call home to a parent.  The second unexcused absence may result in a meeting with me, and a call home.  The third unexcused absence will result in a one meet suspension, no matter when or what the next meet is, and a call home.  Any future unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the team.  You cannot improve if you are not at practice.

3. RELAYS:
Any athlete wishing to compete on one of the relay teams should understand that the coaching staff will decide whom runs and the position in which they run.  That it may be changed, adjusted, and/or altered right up to race time.  The best interest of the team is the highest priority.  Decisions can be discussed if there is time.  However once the decision is made, it is final.  If you are going to run for the team, you must put the team ahead of you, the individual.

4. INVITATIONAL MEETS:
Invitational meets are a privilege.  There is an entry fee and qualifying standards.  Everyone may not get a chance to participate in an invitational.  The coaching staff will decide whom to enter in these meets.

5. PARENTS:
Your child spends a lot  of time and hard work at practice preparing to compete at our meets.  Please support their efforts whenever you can.  I encourage parents to attend our meets.  I beg you to attend at least one during the year.  We need drivers to transport the team to and from meets since  the school does not provide buses.  You can also help by providing well balanced meals for your athlete.

Please read over this sheet.  Both athlete and parent/guardian must sign.  I  look forward to providing my athletes with the best coaching I can provide as well as an informative and a great athletic experience.  If you have any concerns or questions about this document, do not hesitate to contact me.
 

X_________________________________________(athlete)

X_________________________________________(parent)

Go Tino Pioneers,
Coach Paul Armstrong     cell (408)691-3022   CoachA@TinoRunners.org or  Coacha@prodigy.net