[JohnBoucher]

Do you have a team handbook? The process of creating one and defining the roles and expectations of the students will make a lot of problems go away. Get everyone involved in the process, students, parents and mentors. Incorporate as many suggestions from the parents as you can. When there is a disagreement, explain to them what is in the best interest of the team. The handbook is a living document that will change from year to year. Take time in the off season to work on it.

All our students must fill out a team application each year. On the application both the students and parents must acknowledge that they have read and will abide by the team rules and regulations in the handbook. The application is distributed as the last page of the handbook, so no one can say that they did not receive it.