Introduce yourself
-background
-philosophy

Team Guidelines
-specifics of this program (player equipment)
-practice & game schedules
-nature & risks of participation
-VYSA secondary insurance

Explain value of parent involvement

Identify ways they can contribute
-Manager
-Publicist
-Team picture organizer
-Snack/drink organizer
-Team party
-Transportation
-Fund raising
-Help at practice

Explain our approach
-What is success?

Expectations of players & parents
-Pre-game
-Game
-Post-game
-Pre-game - provide for good sleep & nutrition, work with me - don't create
conflict in kid's mind about coach
-Game - don't coach, support our team,
-Post-game - ask about fun, skill improvement, learning experiences

Address their concerns
-Child protection measures
-Attitude to competition
-Will Johnny make the national team?
-Training vs. practice
-Training schedule
-Game time

Handouts:
-Schedule
-Code of conduct