A good preseason meeting provides a
forum for parents to have their questions and concerns answered.
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How much training do you have (i.e. do
you have a coach's license or certificate)?
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Will a properly equipped first-aid kit
be brought to all practices and competitions?
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Will an
automatic external defibrillator (AED) and someone with
up-to-date certification and training in first-aid, sports safety, and the
use of an automatic external defibrillator be present at all practices and
competitions?
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Will someone with a cell phone be at
all practices and games?
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Do you have an
emergency medical
plan in place, and, if so, who
will be responsible for calling the EMTs if necessary?
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What is the league's policy regarding
minimum playing time?
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What will be your policy regarding
playing time?
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What should we do as parents if we
notice that our child is not getting the minimum playing time?
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What tournaments are you planning for
the team to enter and how much are they going to cost?
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Will you be in contact with parents
during the season to give progress reports,
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What is the best way to contact you?
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What type of volunteer help do you
need?
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Will you agree to set clear boundaries
to prevent the possibility of abuse or harassment?
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Do you follow a two-adult rule to
eliminate the possibility of sexual abuse?
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Will you agree not to allow the hazing
of athletes?
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If you cannot make a game, will you let
us know who is going to be the coach?
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What is your policy regarding missed
practices or games (i.e. what are circumstances in which it is acceptable
for your child to miss a game, such as for a family wedding etc.)?
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Do you plan to emphasize having fun and
skill development, and if not, why not?
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Will you agree to never emotionally
abuse players, such as by angrily yelling at players for making mistakes?
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Will you agree to respect officials and
not, for example, angrily yell at them for making what you believe to be
bad calls?
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