Afoofa code of conduct

I. Respect

 ● Teammates: Treat all teammates with respect and encouragement. Support their efforts, celebrate their successes, and offer constructive feedback. Avoid any form of bullying, harassment, or discrimination.

 ● Coaches: Listen attentively to coaches' instructions, respect their decisions, and communicate openly and honestly.

 ● Opponents: Compete with intensity, integrity, and pride. Show respect for opponents' skills.

 ● Officials: Respect the decisions of officials, even if you disagree. Never argue with or confront officials.

 ● Facilities and Equipment: Treat all AFOOFA facilities and equipment with care and clean up after yourself.

II. Responsibility

 ● Attendance and Punctuality: Attend all practices, games, and team events on time and arrive 5 minutes before start time. With that 5-minute gap before start time players should be dressed and ready to go by the start time of the game or practice in game uniform or practice uniform. Communicate with coaches in advance if you need to miss a session.

 ● Effort and Commitment: Give your best effort at all times. Be a dedicated teammate and actively participate in all team activities.

 ● Academic Excellence: Maintain a satisfactory academic performance. Schoolwork is a priority.

 ● Sportsmanship: Win with flair and lose with grace. Represent AFOOFA Athletics with pride and integrity.

 III. Showmanship

 ● Dominate with Passion: Bring an infectious energy to every practice and game. Radiate positivity, support your teammates, and let the opposition know you're a force to be reckoned with.

 ● Unleash Your Inner Beast: Show your passion and fire! Celebrate every victory, big or small, and let your enthusiasm ignite the whole team. AFOOFA athletes play with their hearts and leave it all on the court.

 ● Own the Game: Master the rules and play with integrity. Respect the game, and respect your opponents, but never back down from a challenge. AFOOFA athletes compete fiercely.

 ● Rise to the Occasion: Embrace the spotlight and elevate your game. Show the world what you're made of with skill, determination, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. AFOOFA athletes rise above and inspire.

IV. Behavior

 ● Positive Attitude: Maintain a positive and supportive attitude towards teammates and coaches.

 ● Social Media: Use social media responsibly. Do not post anything that could reflect negatively on AFOOFA Athletics, teammates, or coaches.

 ● Substance Use: AFOOFA Athletics has a zero-tolerance policy for the use of drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

V. Consequences

Violations of the AFOOFA Athletics Code of Conduct may result in the following consequences:

 ● Verbal Warning: A coach or AFOOFA staff member will discuss the violation with the athlete.

 ● Disciplinary Action: This may include temporary suspension from practices or games or other appropriate measures.

 ● Dismissal from Program: In cases of serious or repeated violations, the athlete may be dismissed from the AFOOFA Athletics program.

VI. Communication

 ● Open Dialogue: AFOOFA Athletics encourages open communication between athletes, parents, and coaches.

 ● Concerns and Issues: If you have any concerns or witness any violations of the Code of Conduct, please report them to a coach or AFOOFA staff member.

VII. Agreement

By participating in AFOOFA Athletics programs, athletes and parents agree to abide by this Code of Conduct.