For Parents

It is very important to cheer for our team, and not against another team. (Be positive and respectful at all times)

Do not argue with or yell at officials. Keep in mind; officials are trying to do their best and are human and make mistakes from time to time. Don’t Coach from the sidelines: There is a big difference between cheering for the team and attempting to coach from the bleachers. Leave the coaching to the coach.

Good sportsmanship is a vital component of Boltz Volleyball, so please be a good role model for your daughter and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times just as we expect our athletes to.

Aggressive or hostile confrontations between a parent and any coach, administrator, official, player, or other parents will not be tolerated and may result in parents losing the privilege to attend team tournaments or practices. If the issue continues or the severity of the incident is deemed necessary by the club director, it could ultimately result in the player being removed from the team.

Basic rule: If you have nothing positive to say, say nothing at all. Discussing negative comments or criticizing coaches, administrators, team parents, chaperones, or players will not be permitted. This creates a negative culture among our families that we will not tolerate. If you have questions for a coach or administrator please direct your question to that coach or administrator directly as opposed to discussing the matter with other parents or players. Please set a good example for your daughter by showing respect to our coaches and administrators and complying with their rules and decisions which they make with the best interest of our teams in mind. *Please note: Parents are never to discuss playing time or any concerns regarding strategic decisions with the coaches at a tournament or practice. If you have concerns please set up a separate time to speak or meet with the coaches and do so at least 24 hours after a tournament.

A parent’s role is to support their daughter and support the team she made a commitment to whether you agree with a coach’s decisions and strategies or not. You must understand that coaches will make choices based on what they believe to be in the best interest of the team as a whole, the team’s goals, and not with the interests of a single player in mind.

Parents must ally themselves with the coach in teaching their daughter how to cope with the potential frustrations of being a member of a team. Sports provide an excellent opportunity to teach young women about the realities of highly competitive situations. They must be taught how to be a valuable team member regardless of their role, how to make use of both positive feedback and constructive criticism, how to cope with adversity, and how to be a gracious winner. Dealing with adversity is a skill that needs to be learned just like any other ability. Please don’t rob your daughter of the chance to learn how to bounce back from difficult situations by trying to solve their problems for them. Instead please do your best to be supportive and someone who’s there to listen or be a shoulder to cry on when they’re having a tough time.

Please consider how much time, energy, effort, and dedication your team’s coaches are putting into coaching the team. They do it because they are passionate about the sport of volleyball and want to pass that along and help your daughter and her teammates to be the best players, team, and people that they can be. Please be appreciative of their efforts and all that they do and know that they deserve your respect and support and that all of our coaches are always well intentioned and have the best interests of their teams in mind.