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You are instrumental to the
success of the FCHS volleyball program. You are the most
important influence in your daughter's life. Therefore;
your opinions and comments count. The most important part
of any match is the first 10 minutes in the car on the ride
home. What you say is HUGE! It is our hope that you
will be positive about your daughter's role, the team and the
coaches. No matter what your true feelings are, try to
find a way to be positive and constructive. The old
saying, "if you can't say something nice, don't say anything"
can be applied. Please don't put your daughter in a
position to defend herself, her teammates and/or her coaches.
The 24-hour Rule
If you would like to speak
with a coach regarding a situation, we ask that you wait 24
hours after the event. That gives everyone time to cool
off and become less emotional. Communication is better
when cooler heads prevail. (This is also an expectation in our
athletic handbook that you will receive and sign at the
beginning of the season).
Communicating With
Coaches
We have an "open-door"
policy for the team. We are all working together to teach
these young ladies personal responsibility.
1. Insist that your
daughter work out volleyball related issues directly with her
coach. Learning to deal with authority figures is one of
the benefits of participation in organized sports.
Remember independence through athletics is critical for a
child's development. Please consider stepping back and
"releasing your child" to her sport, except where there is clear
evidence of physical or emotional concerns.
2. If # 1 has not
worked; contact the coach directly to discuss your concerns
before contacting the Athletic Director or other administrators.
Playing Time
All coaches struggle with
the decisions that give one player more time on the court which
means another player will get less. Good coaches know that
with these decisions however well-considered, comes the
likelihood that someone will be disappointed.
Strong teams have strong
benches. Players on the bench are tasked with staying
focused on the match while not on the court, this greatly
increases their chance of being successful if/when they get on
the court. A spirited bench can infect their teammates
with optimism and energy.
Lineup decisions are a
result of careful consideration about team chemistry, our
strengths and our weaknesses and those of our opponent.
Playing time is earned by hard work and proven performance.
Parents: avoid jumping to
conclusions. Remember some teenagers may exaggerate both
praise and criticism. Complicated decisions like playing
time are usually a product of many factors.
Parents: avoid measuring
your daughter's volleyball experience solely on playing time.
We strive to teach your daughters to value any and all
opportunities afforded them with confidence and a good attitude
whether in the game or not.
Forms
Virginia High School League Physical
Form
FCPR Camp Registration
Student Athlete Handbook
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