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Parents and coaches will provide support, care, and encouragement to all players.

Parents and coaches will endeavor to make the Blazer basketball experience beneficial and enjoyable for all involved.

Parents and coaches will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, and officials at every game or practice, as well as for one another.

Parents and coaches will place the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of all the players ahead of any personal desire to win.

Parents and coaches will remember that the game is primarily for the benefit of the student athletes.

Parents understand that use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs on a player's part, a breach of discipline, unsportsmanlike conduct, or manifest disrespect may result in a student athlete's suspension at the discretion of the coaches, Athletic Director and/or Blazers Board.

Parents agree to avoid overt sideline coaching

Parents and coaches will show respect for public property and equipment.

Parents and coaches will demonstrate a commitment to team spirit and sportsmanship by cheering for and coaching the athletes while avoiding all offensive gestures, demeaning language, and abusive behavior.

Parents agree to honor and be supportive of the coaching and administrative staff.

Parents agree that play calling and game strategy is the coaches responsibility.

Parents understand that missed practices and games on a player's part may affect playing time for that player.

Parents agree to let the coach know about games or practices that will be missed as early as possible.

All adults involved with the Blazers agree that any concerns regarding the Blazers program, a coach, or other persons within the Blazers family, will be personally brought to that person in a loving and respectful manner to seek understanding and resolution of the concern. If satisfactory resolution is not achieved, each person agrees to speak with a Blazers Board member or the Athletic Director regarding the situation. In the event the issue is not otherwise resolved, the Board will make a final decision in resolving the issue.

Parents agree to encourage players to communicate directly with coaches regarding the player's concerns, conflicts or discouragements.

Parents agree to avoid confronting a coach before, during or immediately after a game. If a concern arises that needs to be brought to the attention of the coach, parents and coaches agree to arrange a time to meet together to discuss the issue in a respectful and honorable way. If satisfactory resolution is not achieved, parents and coaches agree to speak with a Blazers Board member or the Athletic Director regarding the situation. In this event, the Board will assist in resolving the issue.