Expectations of Student Athletes
• Updated health physical on file cleared by school physician
• Complete health history questionnaire prior to start of each sport season
• Attend all practices
• Follow all school rules and athletic training rules
• Be a good student, be respectful of teachers, staff and classmates
• Communicate practice and game schedules with parents.
• Display Sportsmanship towards opponents, officials, spectators and coaches
• Report all injuries to your coaches immediately
• Listen to your coaches
• Be a team player
• Have fun and represent Oneonta High School with pride
• Hustle - Always gives 100%
Expectations of Coaches
• Maintain current certification in First Aid and CPR/AED.
• Maintains appropriate behaviors and embraces sportsmanship toward officials, players and coaches.
• Develops respect by example in appearance, behavior, language, and conduct during practices and contests.
• Develops positive rapport with athletic coaching staff, teachers and administration.
• Provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Competent and knowledgeable in rules, fundamentals, techniques, and strategy pertaining to the sport.
• Maintains individual and team discipline and control.
• Develops a well-organized practice schedule.
• Utilize practice time for both individual and team development.
• Are innovative, using new techniques and ideas along with established proven methods of coaching.
• Respects and enforces athletic department rules, regulations, and codes.
• Communicates effectively with athletes, parents, faculty, media, and Athletic Director.
• Demonstrates respect for the well-being of the athletes.
• Exemplifies the conduct of a professional coach both in and out of school.