PARENT / FAMILY GUIDE

A shared standard for supporting athletes, communicating clearly, and protecting the culture around the team.

FAMILY EXPECTATIONS

How families help build the standard.

Encourage effort, preparation, and growth instead of making every conversation about results.

Let coaches coach, let players compete, and keep instructions away from the fence.

Ask direct questions at the right time and keep conversations respectful, private, and player-centered.

Development is built through repetition, correction, patience, and consistent standards over time.

Do not fuel sideline negativity, group-message drama, or comparisons that weaken the team.

Players hear and feel everything. Let your response teach maturity under pressure.

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL

Hard conversations are part of development. The standard is to handle them with timing, respect, and a clear purpose.

Use the 24-hour rule before emotional game-day conversations.

Use the right channel: private, direct, and not through the player.

Keep the focus on development, habits, and the next best step.