ATHLETE & PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

Our Principles: RESPECT • STAY POSITIVE • TEAMWORK

At VFTrainingVolleyball, our goal goes beyond teaching volleyball. We are committed to developing better athletes and, most importantly, better people.

To provide the best possible training environment, athletes, parents, and coaches must work together to create a space where everyone can learn, focus, improve, and enjoy the game.

Parents and guardians are welcome to stay and watch practices. However, because volleyball requires communication, concentration, and constant instruction from our coaches, we kindly ask all families who choose to remain in the gym to follow the guidelines below.

These guidelines are designed to improve and accelerate athlete development while maintaining an environment based on our three core principles:

ATHLETE EXPECTATIONS

As a VF Training Volleyball athlete, I understand that I am expected to:

1. Listen & Pay Attention
Give full attention to the coach whenever instructions, demonstrations, corrections, or feedback are being provided.

2. No Cell Phones During Practice
Cell phone use is not permitted during training sessions. Phones should remain stored away unless there is an emergency or permission is given by a coach.

3. Wear the VF Training Uniform
Athletes are expected to wear the appropriate VF Training Volleyball uniform during practices.

4. Show Respect
Treat coaches, teammates, parents, opponents, officials, facilities, and equipment with respect at all times.

5. Stay Positive
Maintain a positive attitude, especially when learning something difficult, making mistakes, or receiving corrections from a coach.

6. Be a Good Teammate
Encourage teammates, communicate positively, and understand that everyone develops at a different pace.

7. Give Your Best Effort
Come ready to learn, work hard, and improve at every practice.

PARENT & GUARDIAN EXPECTATIONS

Parents and guardians are an important part of the VF Training community, and we appreciate your support.

Parents who choose to remain inside the gym during training agree to:

1. Keep Conversations at a Low Volume
Please keep conversations quiet and respectful. Excessive noise can make it difficult for athletes to hear instructions and can interfere with the coach's ability to conduct an effective practice.

2. Remain Off the Court
Parents and spectators may not enter the court or training area at any time during practice unless specifically invited by a VF Training coach or in the event of an emergency.

3. Keep Cell Phones on Silent
All phones and electronic devices should remain on silent mode while inside the gym.

4. Allow the Coaches to Coach
Please avoid giving instructions, corrections, or coaching your child from the sidelines during practice. Athletes need to focus on the instructions being provided by the VF Training coaching staff.

5. Respect Coaches, Athletes & Other Families
Comments and interactions should always reflect our principles of Respect, Stay Positive, and Teamwork.

6. Support the Learning Process
Mistakes are part of athlete development. We ask parents to encourage effort, improvement, discipline, and a positive attitude rather than focusing only on performance or results.

WHY THESE GUIDELINES MATTER

Volleyball is a sport that requires communication, concentration, quick decision-making, and teamwork.

When a coach is giving instructions, even a few competing conversations inside the gym can make it difficult for athletes to hear and understand important information.

Creating a focused training environment allows our coaches to teach more effectively and gives every athlete a better opportunity to:

Learn faster • Improve technique • Build confidence • Develop discipline • Understand the game • Become a better teammate

These guidelines are not intended to prevent parents from watching practices. We enjoy having families involved in our program.

Their purpose is to create the best possible environment for athlete development while maintaining mutual respect between athletes, parents, and coaches.

Better Athletes. Better People.

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the VF Training Volleyball Athlete & Parent Code of Conduct and agree to follow these guidelines while participating in or attending VF Training Volleyball activities.

Athlete Name: __________________________________

Parent/Guardian Name: ___________________________

Parent/Guardian Signature: _______________________

Date: ___________________________________________