CONTRACT

All athletes that I coach are placed on 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:
Grade checks will be done on the normal six week cycle by the Athletic Director.  Any athlete falling below a 2.0 will be suspended from the team.  I may 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 supercedes 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 by a parent.  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 will result in a meeting with the head coach, 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. TEAMS:
All athletes must understand that the coaching staff will decide who runs and the team on which they run.  This 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. TRAINING:
All team members are not allowed to participate in outside races, meets, or practices.  Unless specific permission or direction has been given, there will be no training on Sundays.  Team members can not train with friends, family members, etc.  The control of the training program is a  key component in injury prevention and consistent progress.

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 season if possible.  We need drivers to transport the team to and from meets since  the school does not provide buses.  You can also help by enabling your athlete to develop and maintain good time management and providing well-balanced meals.

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 great athletic experience.  If you have any concerns or questions about this document, please do not hesitate to contact me.
 

X__________________________________________________________(athlete)

X__________________________________________________________(parent)

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