1. REEDY HIGH SCHOOL
WOMEN’S SOCCER

2. LION SOCCER COMMUNICATION
Coach Copeland: Cell: (214)
Coach Sisco: Cell: (817)
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FISD Athletic Handbook:

3. LIONS SOCCER PHILOSOPHY
Every Lion:
Will have the mentality and confidence to succeed on the field
Will understand their role on the team and the importance of teamwork in order to be successful
Will train with intensity and get better every practice
Will learn to defend in zones and attack as a unit
Will maintain discipline in order to force the other team to make mistakes and limit our own
Will be in shape mentally and physically
Will have that burning desire to win!

4. LIONS SOCCER PROGRAM GOALS
To instill outstanding character development through the discipline of soccer
To be a winner and class act representing yourself, team, family and school in a positive fashion
To learn the skills of open communication and how to deal with conflicts head on
To learn from ones mistakes and make the best out of them
To enjoy competition and look at it as a way to catapult you to be the best person you can be
To enjoy success because of hard work and commitment
To develop great soccer players who become even better people
To leave a legacy worth remembering
To accomplish goals that have not been achieved yet

5. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Have Fun and Enjoy the Game
Love the competition, challenges and success of the game.
Stay in shape mentally and physically
Prepare yourself for practices and games. Do not let outside “stresses” affect your performance.
Maintain good nutrition during the season. Cut down on junk food. No cokes of any kind during the season.
To be the best you must train harder and faster than your opponents.
Strive to be a better person and soccer player
Maintain a good attitude and stay self-disciplined.
Be a leader in the school, in the community, and on the field.
Understand the importance of teamwork for success and contribute positively to our team.

6. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Conduct yourself in a positive manner NO PDA
NO cussing at any time in any language and no inappropriate behavior
No drinking, drugs or smoking will be tolerated
Stay Academically Eligible
No Pass. No Play. You not only hurt yourself but your team as well.
Make academics a priority. Discuss conflicts with your coach early so there are no surprises.
Grades will be checked every Tuesday, there will be consequences for every zero and failing grade.

7. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Be Responsible with Your Equipment
It is your responsibility to provide care, storage, and return for all athletic equipment.
The athlete will be held responsible for all payment of equipment, if not returned.
Quitting (FISA Athletic Handbook)
If you quit the team, you may not be allowed back on the team. It is up to the discretion coaching staff. If you decide to go to another sport, it is up to the head coaches of those sports to decide if you can play or not.

8. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Game Preparation
Everyone will help get the field ready for home games and help pick up the field when finished.
For home games teams should be back and dressed out prior to game time. Varsity athletes should be there for the start of the JV game and JV players will stay for the varsity match.
Sit together and watch the game that is going on. Show your maturity, act with respect for yourself and Reedy.
Athletes will never talk to a ref unless asked a question or is the team captain.

9. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Practice is the Most Important Part of our Season
Be on time to practice. Proper practice attire, shin guards/shoes on, and any injuries taped prior to practice.
Tutorials need to be taken care of before school or during lunch. Any conflicts need to be arranged prior to practice.
No missing practices for any reason unless you have been notified and made arrangements with me in advance. I must have a phone call or from your parents.
Everyone will help move goals and get out equipment as well as put everything up.
Attendance of practice and school the day of the game is mandatory. The head coach must be notified if an athlete is ill and unable to attend practice or a game.

10. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS Traveling Rules
Away games will have a predetermined departure time. Be On Time!
All teams will travel together to and from games. Support equals success.
Athletes must be in their assigned travel gear.
Music only allowed enough for you to hear, wear headphones.
Pick up your trash.
Social Media (FISD Athletic Handbook)
Both pictures and language should be appropriate and up to the expectation of the Student Code of Conduct in the FISD athletic handbook
Unacceptable Examples: Use of profanity, inappropriate gestures, suggestive pictures, hazing, threats, alcohol, etc.

11. PLAYER EXPECTATIONS
Personal Appearance and Grooming (FISD Athletic Handbook)
Hair – Needs to be clean, well-groomed and styled; Bleaching and dying hair is unacceptable
Body Art/Piercing – Tattoos and piercings should not visible when representing FISD as an athlete. Tattoos need to be covered with tape/band aids while body jewelry can be taken off.
School vs Club Expectations (FISD Athletic Handbook)
All school practices and games will take priority over club practices and games. An effort will be made to work with an athlete in club sports.
If you miss a school game for club, you will miss the next school match as well

12. LION FOUR WAY TEST Coaches believe in Coaches
As a Reedy Lion soccer player, all players and coaches will adhere to the 4 way test to strengthen us as a unit of one:
Coaches believe in Coaches
Coaches believe in Players
Players believe in Players
Players believe in Coaches
This model will ensure that a belief system is in place to garner success at all times! It is a model that must be used and incorporated daily to achieve maximum success.

13. RESPECT RESPECT for the ball, treat it well at all time.
RESPECT for the game and the fans.
RESPECT for your teammates and your school.
RESPECT for the principle of the game…be loyal to them.
RESPECT for the opponent you are facing.
RESPECT for the moral integrity to win.
RESPECT for the TEAM, the UNIFORM, the PROGRAM and it’s FUTURE:
PRIDE!

14. PARENT EXPECTATIONS Support The Team and Players Unconditionally
You never know who is in the stands. Make comments positive and constructive.
We are all here for the team, not the parents. Don’t become the center of attention by arguing with referees or yelling at players, and coaches on the other team.
Do not coach your daughter…let the coaches take care of it. Too much coaching can actually harm soccer players.
Follow team guidelines and support the coach to ensure success.
Make as many games as possible to support the team.

15. PARENT EXPECTATIONS Communication is Key
Keep an open line of communication with the coaches.
Issues should not be addressed after a game or practice. The “24 hour rule” should be followed. Allow 24 hours to let tensions cool before contacting the coach.
If you want to have a meeting, a time will be set up when a coach, parent and the athlete will be present. Do not ask about playing time, game strategies and other players.
Write a note, call, or send an informing the coaches at least one day before your daughter will miss practice, game, meetings or any events. Emergency situations will be considered. This communication must come from a parent.

16. PARENT EXPECTATIONS Be On Time Be An Active Part of the Team
Have your daughter to school on time for practice, games, and tournaments.
Pick up your daughter on time or make other arrangements for her return home.
Be An Active Part of the Team
Booster Club
Banquet
Concession Stands
Team Dinners/Activities

17. INJURIES/TREATMENTS Athletic Trainer – John Hicks
RHS Orthopedic – Dr. Jeffrey Lue
Before you go to the doctor, have Coach Hicks or Dr. Lue look at the injury.
Treatment must be done before or after practice
Athlete/Parents must communicate with us about injuries and treatment

18. 3 Strike Policy
We will operate with a 3 strike policy for our athletes.
The following infractions could result in a strike against an athlete:
-Failing on a report card (through duration of school year)
-Discipline issues at school, ISS, OSS, etc.
-Disrespect of player, program, school or coach on any form of social network.
-Inappropriate behavior toward class mate, team mate, LHS staff members in a school setting.
-Repeated tardies/absent from practice
Infractions will be documented, parents will be notified and extra conditioning will result. Program strikes do not carry over from the previous school year.

19. FISD Lettering Policy

20. Sharing of athletes
No female athlete will be told that they cannot be involved in as many activities as possible at RHS. (This decision will be left to athlete and parent) Coaches will communicate with student athletes and each other to share “honest information” when asked by athlete concerning specific issues.

21. Off Season
Student athletes will be expected to be involved in the off season of the upcoming season that they will be participating in. Coaches will communicate and work together to work situations that are in the best interest of multi-sport student athletes.

22. PARENT / COACH RELATIONSHIPS AT REEDY HS
Understanding and respecting the position of both parents and coaches will help enhance the athletic experience for our kids.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Player to coach of that team
Player to head coach and coach of that team
Player and parent with coaches
Player and parent with coaches and administration
Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. Emotions are running too high and do not promote positive results or resolutions.