2018 CHANTILLY GIRLS TENNIS EXPECTATIONS

*Practices/Matches
-show up for practice on time. 
 -Normal practice time is 4:45 – 6:30pm. Monday - Friday 

-PRACTICE ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY.
-ATTENDANCE AT MATCHES IS MANDATORY.

	-all conflicts to be approved by Coach in advance. 
	-an unexcused absence = miss next match.
-cannot participate in practice/match if absent from 
school that day.   Email or text Coach  to let her know that you will be missing practice.  Failure to notify = an unexcused absence. 
You MUST be in school the full day in order to                      participate in the match.  Doctor’s appointments etc. are allowed as long as you return to school after the appointment.  Special circumstances must have prior approval from the DSA.  

	**no cell phone usage at practice or matches
	**no homework is to be done at matches
**all players are required to ride the bus to and from all away 	
matches.  Any special circumstances must be approved by the DSA no later than 24 hours in advance

*Player Responsibilities
-be respectful of your teammates, your opponents, your coach, and others’ property
	-represent yourself, CHS, and the community 
	-give full effort all of the time
	-be responsible, be caring, be honest, and be fair
-abide by VHSL, county and school policies i.e. Drug alcohol and tobacco (See Extracurricular Participation Policy).  Hazing – players may not engage in hazing or other mistreatment that results in injury, extreme embarrassment, humiliation or emotional distress to a player/student.  All cases of hazing are in violation to CHS policy and will be reviewed by school officials.  

*Injuries
	-no matter how slight are to be reported to Coach
	-injured players are still required to attend practices and matches

*Letter Requirements - all members of the team will receive a letter assuming the following:
	-attend all practices and matches unless it is an excused absence
	-2 unexcused absences will make you ineligible
	-excellent attitude and work ethic

*Dress Policy
	- required to wear the team issued uniform to all matches         

*Challenge Matches
-challenge matches will continue until the beginning of the regular season
-all challenge matches will take place during practice.  (An occasional Saturday practice may be scheduled)
-coach reserves the right to determine when challenging will cease, and reserves the right to issue challenges during the season

*Coaching Expectations
-will respect each player as an individual
-will strive through practice and match play to improve the players in the following manner:  stroke production, decision making on the court, fitness level, movement on the court, competing skills/sportsmanship
-practices will begin on time and will be highly structured
-after school help sessions or test make ups will take precedence over practice.  However, a note from the teacher is required when you return.

*Academics
-enrolled in a minimum of five core subjects and passing 5 core subjects
	-interims will be checked
	-quarter grades will be checked