Avenues of Communication
We are very pleased that your son / daughter has chosen to participate in the school’s athletic program. The expectation is to provide a positive experience for him / her. An important ingredient to achieve this outcome is to ensure lines of communication are developed to allow for resolutions of questions before they become issues. As a parent you have a right to know what expectations are placed on your student. A Coach / Parent Preseason Meeting should provide you with the following information:
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Philosophy of the coach
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Schedules and practice times
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Team requirements and rules
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Injury procedures
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Participants code of conduct (Contract)
Every family of an athlete participating in Miramonte High School Sports is asked to pay a participation fee. Click here to see how this money is spent.
In addition, Miramonte High School Athletic Director Vince Dell'Aquila works with coaches from every team to develop a budget for the season. More details about these guidelines are available here.
There are situations that may require a conference between the coach, the athlete, and the parent. These are encouraged. When these conferences are necessary, the following procedure should be followed to help resolve the concern.
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When appropriate your son / daughter should first talk with the coach about the concern.
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If the coach / athlete meeting does not clear the situation then the parent(s) should call and set up an appointment with the coach.
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If the parent(s) need further discussion on the issue, the school Athletic Director is the next contact.
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The Associate Principal in charge of Athletics is the next person a parent should contact.
Please do not approach a coach before or after a contest or practice. These can be emotional times for both the parent and the coach. Meeting at these times generally does not work well for any of the parties involved.
The following are appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches:
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Advanced notice of schedule conflicts.
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The treatment of your son / daughter.
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Ways to help your son / daugher improve.
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Concerns about your son's / daugher's behavior.
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