TEAM CONDUCT & EXPECTATIONS:

On and off the field

for everyone:

We talk with, to, and about each other in a positive way. There is no room for negative language directed at parents, teammates, opponents, coaches, or referees

We respect each others’ physical boundaries. Any inappropriate behavior should be reported immediately. Fighting between teammates, bullying, and aiding any bullying will not be tolerated

Any derogatory comments directed at anyone based on race, gender, or sexual orientation will result in dismissal from the team

FOR players

  1. You are first and foremost a teammate here. As such, you will treat everyone on our team with respect

    • We lift our teammates up; we don’t put our teammates down. This helps elevate everyones play

  2. You are also an opponent and you will treat your opponents with respect

    • Lacrosse is a physical sport. We play physical lacrosse within the parameters of what’s allowed in the game

    • Fighting with opponents in game situations or otherwise will not be tolerated

      At practices, games, and during tournament travel situations you are expected to represent Elevated Lacrosse by following the above

For parents:

  1. You are also an important member of this team. As such, you will treat everyone on our team with respect

  2. You will treat our opponents with respect on the sidelines

    • Negative comments on the sidelines are discouraged. Be the end-point in those “conversations” and walk-away

    • Fighting with opponent parents, during game situations or otherwise will not be tolerated

  3. Let the coaches coach. Let the coaches deal with referees

    • Encourage your athlete in a positive manner

    • Trust the coaching staff to make the right decisions

    • If you think refereeing is an easy job, why not sign-up to be one?

At practices, games, and during tournament travel situations you are expected to represent Elevated Lacrosse by following the above

what you should expect from coaches:

  1. Coaches will treat all teammates (players and parents) with respect

  2. Coaches number one priority is to make your athlete a better lacrosse player and a better human

  3. Coaches will come to clinics, practices, and games prepared and ready to coach

Coaches will adhere to all of the expectations outlined for players and Parents

ON THE FIELD

For Players:

We are working to cultivate a culture of awareness. This culture develops into a culture of success when all of us are:

  1. Willing to work through difficult situations. Easy things are rarely worth doing!

  2. Open to making mistakes and receiving constructive criticism

  3. Paying attention to details

  4. Staying focused and engaged

Trust your coaches! They wish to develop your lacrosse skills so that you can compete at the highest levels. This requires that you focus and be willing to see the value in some things that aren’t always considered “fun” (similar to “eating your vegetables”)!

Thank you all for your support of each other, our players, coaches, and the sport!