Hope Mills Thunder Football Pre-Entrance Agreement

In order to prevent confusion and/or conflict I feel it is important thateverybody understands the level of commitment and expectations the

 privilege of being a football player entail.It is important that all parties understand that football is NOT a

mandatory activity. Being a part of this program is a privilege that can betaken from you at any time. You choose to accept this challenge. You mayalso choose not to at any time. You may also choose not to agree with therules and guidelines of this contract. However, it is mandatory to sign,accept and follow the rules outlined in this agreement if you wish to keep the

 privilege of being a team member.The lessons taught in athletics are enumerable. Football will help

teach the meaning of such words as COMMITMENT, DEDICATION, SELFLESSNESS and CHARACTER. Not all will be strong enough tomake the needed sacrifices. Those that do will gain great rewards and have a

 bunch of fun!

Team Rules1. No profanity2. No alcohol, drugs or tobacco3. No unexcused absences or tardiness from any mandatory football activity4. No disrespect of any proper authority figure.5. No substandard grades. You are required to bring your report card to practice the next practice after receiving it.

Consequences*Swearing at a coach is 100% unacceptable. The first offense is a half-game suspension.The second will result in immediate dismissal from the team. General profanity willresult in “on-field” discipline.*Any violation of the drug/alcohol policy AT ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR willresult in immediate suspensions from the next five football contests. During this periodyou will still be required to attend all mandatory football activities. A second violationwithin a 365-day period will result in immediate dismissal from the program.*Unexcused absences: 1st offense: “on-field” discipline. 2nd offense: one gamesuspension. 3rd offense: dismissal from the team.*Any tardy is counted as one-half an unexcused absence*Disrespect of any coach, parent or teacher will not be tolerated. Each instance will bedealt with based on severity AS JUDGED BY COACH Bruce. Three instances of anytype will result in dismissal from the team.I understand that…* I am about to make a commitment to be a member of the Hope Mills Thunder football program.*The level of time and commitment expected will exceed that of any other recreationsport.

 

*Although I am encouraged to take part in other activities, I understand that mandatoryfootball activities will be given priority over any non-academic conflicts of time.

*Missing football practice or a football game for baseball practice or game is NOTacceptable. Missing practice or a game because you fell asleep or had a headache isunacceptable. Any player choosing to miss practice and go to a “fun” event such asthe fair or a high school or middle school game will be consequenced by the coaches.Football is about discovering the leadership and character within you throughsacrifice and commitment. Go to the fair on the weekends or after practice.

*I MUST attend all mandatory football activities.Only a doctor’s excuse, illness or family emergency will constitute an excused absence.*Any break or long weekend does not mean we will not practice. Your commitment tothis program runs from beginning to end. Coaches will let you know when there is achange in the practice schedule.

*I understand that during the short time that football season and the fall sports seasons run together, I may attend my fall sports team practices in a voluntary manner when time allows BUT ONLY on Non Football Practice Days of each week.

Football=Commitment---It is completely unfair to your team mates and your coacheswho count on you for you to be allowed to play if you are not committed 100%. It is alsonot fair to a child to sign him up for two sports that are played during the same season.The child is torn between the two and it lowers his self esteem when he feels that he isletting his team mates down.

*Any violation of the drug/alcohol policy will result in immediate action.*I will be accountable for all my actions*I must abide by all team rules and procedures at all times.*Being a member of this program is a privilege not a right and can be taken away fromme at any time.*If I don’t agree with these terms I may choose not to participate in football.*If any “gray” area arises the coaching staff has the right and responsibility to handle thatas we see fit.

Player 

Parent/Guardian

 _______________________________________________________________________  _ Head Football Coach