Essex Tech Hawks

ESSEX TECH HAWKS

PLAYER’S CODE OF CONDUCT

We believe student-athletes in the football program at Essex Tech should exemplify the highest ideals of sportsmanship and citizenship. Young men in this program will be expected to be courteous, respectful and responsible at all times. In addition to the rules governing all Essex Tech students, participants in the football program, will be governed by the following rules.

As a participant of Essex Tech Football, I agree to the following code of conduct:

ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITY

Players will respond to a coach’s request for improvement in academic courses. Players will seek and follow instructions and recommendations from teachers, counselors, administration, and district personnel. Failure to do so will be considered defiance of the coach’s authority.

1. I WILL study and complete my assignments and make every effort to earn a better than average academic grade.

2. I WILL strive to be positive and enthusiastic at all times.

3. I WILL be loyal to my teammates, the coaches, and to my school at all times.

4. I WILL abide by the training rules; because of my desire to realize my 100% potential.

5. I WILL attend all practice sessions and meetings. Conflicts will be arranged in advance.

6. I WILL be punctual to all meetings and practices, and at school for all classes.

7. I WILL put forth 100% effort at all times.

8. I WILL limit my social life in the belief that I make certain sacrifices and commitments for athletics.

9. I WILL use clean language to show respect to my parents, school, and opponents.

10. I WILL respect my teammates, their strengths and weaknesses. The team will come first.

11. I WILL respect my equipment as if it were my own. I will pay for all issued items not returned.

HAZING

Any player involved with any form of initiation or hazing, or exhibitions of public ridicule will be dealt with in accordance to school and legal guidelines. HAZING IS AGAINST THE LAW. It will not be tolerated. New members to the program will be welcomed as HAWKS and treated with respect.

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, DRUGS

(A) Players will not use alcohol at any time.

(B) Players will not use drugs or possess drug paraphernalia.

(C) The use of drugs includes recreational, steroids, performance enhancing substances, or illegal drugs or narcotics.

(D) The Essex Tech Football Program will do everything in our power to make sure each student athlete gets the proper help if substance dependence exists.

(E) Players who are reported to the coaches, as alcohol or drug users will be given the opportunity to seek help.

(F) Players who use alcohol or drugs during the season will be punished under MIAA guidelines.

EARLY TERMINATION

(A) No player may quit the team without talking it over with the head coach.

(B) No one will be excused from participation in football without the express permission of the head coach.

(C) If you decide to quit the team you are responsible for turning in all of your equipment.

INJURIES

(A) All trainers/ student trainers are members of the coaching staff.

(B) Players will inform coach/trainer immediately upon sustaining any injury.

(C) Trainer will provide head coach a daily participation/limitation list for each player receiving any type of treatment.

(D) Players will participate according to prescribed limitations

(E) Injured players will report every day to trainer until finished with treatment.

(F) Players will report to trainer after games for evaluation and/or referral to SPORT CLINIC on Saturday for treatment.

(G) Players must be cleared by the medical personnel that treated/diagnosed injury. Please use judgment when seeing your personal physicians.

(H) There will be no loitering or horseplay in the training room.

(I) If you are receiving treatment you must bring your equipment to the training room and come out to practice following treatment, no going back to LOCKER ROOM.

CARE AND USE OF EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS

(A) Players will dress properly for workouts, practices and games. No player will modify or alter issued equipment, or wear any equipment not issued by the school WITHOUT coach’s permission.

(B) No cut off jerseys. Also do not alter sleeves or hem jersey in any way.

(C) Practice Uniforms are taken home every Thursday after practice and cleaned.

(D) Approved protective gear only.

(E) Mouthpieces must be worn and molded properly.

(F) Members of the coaching staff and athletic trainer must fit helmets and Shoulder Pads.

(G) Full uniform for practice and game including all pads must be worn.

(H) No white tape on uniforms.

(I) No jewelry or watches (religious medals must be taped down)

(J) Team approved socks for games.

(K) Team Approved Color shoes (cleaned for games)

(L) Pant and shirt will be turned in after every game to be cleaned.

(M) You are responsible for each piece of equipment you check out.

(N) Misplaced gear must be returned to proper owner.

BEHAVIOR

(A) Unless otherwise indicated, infractions of rules in this section will result in an immediate action consisting of, but not limited to: 1)immediate apology 2) Team Suspension 3) team expulsion

(B) Players will be respectful to all students, school employees, officials, parents, teachers, and other students.

(C) Players will be respectful to coaches, and will refer to coaches as “Sir” or “Coach”.

(D) Players will be On HAWK TIMEto all football team functions. Hawk time is 30 minutes prior to the start of a scheduled event.

(E) Players will maintain composure during practice and games. They will not argue with or demean officials, opposing coaches, or players.

(F) Players will not curse or swear.

(G) Players will refrain from horseplay or rough housing

(H) Players will not litter in locker room or on campus.

(I) Players will not allow non-team members in the Team Room.

(J) Players and their parents will be responsible for completing all paperwork, such as physicals, clearances, and equipment checkout etc.

(K) Players will be honest. Players who cheat or lie will be punished and/or dismissed.

(L) Players will treat school property with care. Vandalism will be punished and could result in a monetary fine or prosecution by the school

(M) Players will not steal. Anyone found stealing from the locker room or a teammate will be dismissed without a second chance.

CLASS and SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

Players must attend a minimum of four classes in a school day to be eligible for a practice or a game. A missed game or practice will carry additional consequences, and will count as a missed practice in the players’ allowable missed practice total.

WORKOUT, PRACTICE, TEAM MEETING ATTENDANCE

Players must attend mandatory workouts, meetings, and activities on time. There will be a strict policy concerning missed practice. A family emergency or need to stay after school for extra help are the only valid reasons for a missed football related event. The football season is defined as the time span that includes the first day of summer practice, August 19, 2016 through to the last day of practice. Players must notify Coach Haberland prior to any missed practices for any reason. Players who do not notify Coach Haberland prior to missing practice will have consequences upon their return. Failure to notify Coach Haberland prior to an absence will be regarded as a “No Show”. A player and Head Coach meeting will follow the first “No Show”. A player, Head Coach, and Parent meeting will follow the second “No Show”. A Player will be dismissed from the team following the third “No show” after a meeting with player, Head Coach, parent, and Athletic Director.

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1. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THIS CODE OF CONDUCT AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ALL THE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION ON THE FOOTBALL TEAM.

2. THE HEAD COACH HAS EXPLAINED, AND REVIEWED THE RULES & REQUIREMENTS, AND I FULLY UNDERSTAND MY RESPONSIBILITY TO MYSELF AND THE TEAM.

Player name______Parent name______

Player Signature______Parent Signature______

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