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PANTHER
PHILOSOPHY
Mission
Panther Creek Girls’ Soccer Program is intended to be a positive experience for each and every player who participates. Our philosophy is based on providing a high quality, competitive, hard-working, and character driven program. We want our program founded in commitment, accountability and teamwork.
Vision
We all want what is best for our student-athletes. The only thing that we, as a staff, can promise you is that we will work as hard as we can to help our players succeed. Playing time and roles on the team are based on effort, skill, team play, practice habits, attitude, and performance. Playing time is not guaranteed to any player. Some players will not receive as much playing time as others, and in some games a team member may not play at all.
Principle
We as a coaching staff believe that there are many rewards that come from being part of a team. They include life skills of physical conditioning, discipline, relating to peers and adults, reacting to and handling emotions, and time management. These benefits far outweigh the game time played. Success is earned through commitment to team play. Every player will have a role on the team that will be spelled out to her. Roles may change throughout the season. No role is less important than another. The success of our team as a whole, and the success of our players individually will be based on how well each player performs their specific role.
PANTHER CREEK
PRIDE
PLAYER INFORMATION
& EXPECTATIONS
As mentioned before, playing time is not guaranteed to anyone.
At the varsity level, we will play players who the coaching staff feels gives us the best chance to be successful on the field, and are the most advanced in the program regardless of grade/class. The JV level is focused on player development. Please understand that we as a coaching staff are doing the best we can to make the team and the program better. It is the responsibility of the player first, to talk to the coach about playing time, not the parents.
This is a minor thing that can disrupt the overall success of the team.
PLAYER
RESPONSIBILITIES
All players are expected to:
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Be academically eligible. (tutorial logs every Wednesday)
• Athletes failing will complete a tutorial log to be turned in every Wednesday. If the athlete fails to turn it in, they will have a skill consequence to complete til the log is turned in.
• Failure for 2 eligibility periods will result in removal from the team
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Be present for all practices and games.
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Attend all team functions (pregame meals, meetings, etc.).
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Be drug & tobacco free.
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Communicate properly with coaches.
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Be respectful to everyone (classmates, teachers, teammates, coaches, opponents, officials, etc.).
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Put the TEAM first. Trade the “me for we”
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Maintain proper appearance on and off the field.
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Be responsible for equipment and uniforms.
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Display good sportsmanship at all times.
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Be engaged in practice.
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Leave facilities better than when they arrived.
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Be role models.
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Play Hard –All the time. If you do that, we can hold our heads high no matter what the results are.
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Know, accept, embrace, and fulfill your role.
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Represent yourself, your family, our soccer program, and Panther Creek High School in a positive way at all times.
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Have fun!
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All players are to abide by all rules in the Panther Creek High School Handbook/FISD Athletic handbook.
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All players are expected to understand that a violation of any of the above principles will result in appropriate disciplinary action that could include any of the following: extra conditioning to make up for what has been taken away from the team, demotion from positions held on the team, suspension of playing time, and/or dismissal from the team.
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All players are expected to return their player contract on time.
SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
SOCIAL
MEDIA
Playing soccer at Panther Creek High School is a privilege. With privileges come special responsibilities. Understand you are ALWAYS identified as a member of this program. Conduct yourselves at all times with this in mind. Any player’s actions at or away from school are subject to discipline by the coaching staff. Discipline may range from discussion to dismissal from the team. These expectations are outlined in more detail in the player contract.
Athletes who use Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok or any other form of social media will be disciplined accordingly for inappropriate pictures, comments or videos that are posted on their site or that of others. Athletes that post what they think are "private" comments or photographs that become public will be held accountable. If you know of a teammate that has done such, do not forget about the Stop It App. Players are cautioned that NO ONE in our program put anything on social media that would embarrass themselves, their family or the school. Remember -once it goes on social media it can be distributed throughout the public. Also, realize that whatever comments you make are also in the public domain. So, what may seem cool to write to a friend ---may be very embarrassing if it goes to the general public. All players are required to sign a social media contract (located in the handbook) to be kept on file with coaches.
Parents and friends can follow us on twitter
@PCHSGirlsSoc_22
PRACTICE
EXPECTATIONS
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All practices are to be attended by all players. This includes practices/games held over any breaks. Injured players also are to attend unless they are seeing a doctor, trainer, or receiving therapy/treatment. (doctor, dentist, or any other appointments need to be made not during a practice or game time/day) Failure to do so may result in a consequence for missing practice/game. For every game/practice missed, will result in sitting the next game until the make up workout is complete. Example if they miss 1 practice, the athlete will miss 1 game and so forth or a coaches decision. If a doctor/dentist or any appointment is made during practice times or game day, it could affect playing time as well.
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Any illness or other reason that causes a player to miss practice should be reported to the appropriate coach within 48 hours. Varsity players should contact Coach Coker, JV players should contact Coach Ryan and Coach Cook. This is expected of everyone. Failure to do so may result in an unexcused absence, and possible consequences.
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Players need to be on time. Practice will start at the scheduled time. Players need to be ready to start practice at that time (shoes changed, equipment ready, etc.). Any players that need to be taped/treated should arrive early to have this done. (30 minutes earlier)
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Players need to be dressed in the practice clothes that are required.
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When a coach is speaking, all players are expected to give their full attention –with great eye contact.
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Players should not offer excuses to criticism. The coaching staff cares for each player, and is intent on making each player better.
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No player should ever sit at practice, unless they are injured. (with a doctor excuse only or if a injury occurred during practice)
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Practices are an extension of what we want to happen during games. Effort and intensity are to be maximized. Further, team members should be supportive of the effort and good play of others.
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Inappropriate language will not be tolerated.
Game Day
Expectations
DURING
THE
GAME
1. If a team dinner is planned, all players are expected to attend. Parents go to a lot of extra effort for our benefit. If a conflict occurs with a team dinner, players are expected to inform a coach that they will not be able to attend.
2. Arrive earlier than the assigned time. Do not be late!
3. All teams will travel to games in our travel gear.
4. All players will travel to games on the transportation provided by the school. Players may not ride home from games with their parents. The players are to ride the bus to and from games.
5. All actions on game day should reflect the seriousness with which we approach each game. This includes the school day, the bus ride, the locker room, etc.
6. Bus rules will be the following: No music out loud, must remain seated and follow all safety rules of the bus.
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All players in the program are to be properly dressed. This includes the following:
• PCHS soccer uniform
• PCHS pullovers if applicable.
• The team parkas/sweats
• Team socks, and cleats.
These guidelines are in place so that we as a team are uniform. No exceptions!
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All opponents, officials, coaches, and opposing fans are to be respected at all times.
• Officials are to be addressed as “Sir” and “Mam”.
• Players are expected to show no reaction to any call or adverse situation. Never change the expression on your face.
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Expect good things to happen. Win and lose with dignity. In short, act with class at all times.
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When talking with the press, be quick to praise your opponents and your teammates. Take time to collect your thoughts before responding. Never say anything that could motivate an opponent.
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Report any injuries sustained to your appropriate assigned coach.
LETTERING
REQUIREMENTS
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Complete the entire season as a member in good standing with the team and participate in at least 50% of the contests scheduled.
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Complete the entire season as a member in good standing with the team and earn a point at the varsity district tournament, meet, or match.
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Complete the entire season as a member in good standing with the team and be deemed of outstanding value to the team.
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Regular member of the varsity team.
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At the discretion of the head coach
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