Code of Conduct

We strive to teach, model, and emphasize good sportsmanship at all times.

COACHES

  • Come to practices and tournaments on time and prepared
  • Maintain an appropriate coach-player relationship, on and off the court
  • Constantly strive to provide an environment for every player to thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally
  • Display and model good sportsmanship towards players, officials, parents, opponents
  • Social Media:  represent LJV appropriately at all times
  • Make decisions based on what is best for the team
  • Instruct and emphasize good fundamentals
  • Place an emphasis on growth and development, while striving to win
  • Communicate regularly with players and parents

PLAYERS

  • Come to practice prepared and committed to work hard with a positive attitude
  • Show up on time to practices and tournaments; give coach 24 hours notice (or more, if possible) if you are going to miss a practice
  • Display good sportsmanship and respect for all coaches, officials, players and parents
  • Communicate with your coach, express your concerns, be receptive to feedback
  • Give optimal effort no matter what the score or situation; always strive to do the next thing right
  • Team before individual
  • Social Media:  represent LJV appropriately at all times
  • Abide by USA Volleyball Code of Conduct; zero tolerance.  Infraction or violation will be grounds for suspension or dismissal from LJV

PARENTS

  • Be involved when possible with team activities (carpool, chaperone, food/drinks, tents/chairs, hosting, supporting coach), promote team unity
  • Be positive and supportive of your child; cheer for him/her but refrain from instructional comments during competitions
  • Display good sportsmanship to all coaches, officials, players/opponents and parents
  • Concerns must be brought to coach or director’s attention by player first, before parent involvement (or together, with player), and abide by overnight rule after tournaments
  • Enjoy the season and your child’s development as a player and teammate
  • Drop off/pick up players on time
  • Pay all club fees on time

Thank you for your involvement and support!