Club Policies

Player Expectations

Practice Attendance & Preparation

1. Arrive 10 minutes early to all practices and competitions.
2. Come fully prepared with appropriate gear and a focused mindset.
3. Maintain regular attendance; consistent participation is essential for development and team chemistry.
4. Work to the best of your ability in every practice and competition.
5. Follow coaching instructions and respect coaching decisions.

Player Development & Communication

1. It is the player’s responsibility—not the parent’s—to communicate with coaches about areas for improvement.
2. Players should approach coaches before or after practice to ask about:

• How to improve specific skills
• How to earn more playing time
• Feedback on performance
• Demonstrate commitment, accountability, and a positive attitude in all team activities.

Parent & Family Expectations

Support & Conduct

Parents play a vital role in their athlete’s experience. We ask that you:

1. Support your athlete’s commitment to the team and program.
2. Avoid interfering with coaches or players during practices or competitions.
3. You are welcome to observe practices, but please do not instruct or interact with players during practice time.
4. Respect all referees and game officials; do not engage them directly or raise your voice toward them
5. Model positive sportsmanship and respect for all participants.

Concerns & Communication Protocol

If you have a concern about your athlete or the program:

1. Wait 24 hours after the conclusion of a competition or practice before reaching out.
2. Use this cooling-off period to ensure conversations are productive and constructive.
3. After 24 hours, contact the appropriate coach or staff member directly.
4. Focus on understanding the coach’s perspective and your athlete’s development.
5. Coaches will proactively contact parents about any significant player concerns; no parent outreach is necessary in those cases.

Spectator Conduct During Events

1. Cheer for your team and help create a positive atmosphere for all athletes.
2. Do not approach, question, or distract coaches, athletes, or officials during competitions.
3. Unsolicited coaching, instructions, or negative comments from the stands undermine team development and confuse players.
4. Violations of spectator conduct expectations may result in removal from the event or, if repeated, from the program.

Communication Policies

Coach & Staff Communication

1. Coaches are not expected to text, call, or connect with players or parents on personal social media accounts.
2. All team-related communication flows through Crossbar (our team management system) and email.
3. Coaching staff will typically respond to inquiries within 24–48 hours.
4. Email is the primary communication method for non-urgent matters.

How We Communicate With You

1. You will receive emails and Crossbar messages with important updates, schedule changes, and announcements.
2. Practice, competition, and event schedules are updated regularly in Crossbar.
3. Please add all necessary family members to Crossbar if they need access to information.
4. Check your email regularly and adjust filters so messages from Revolution Volleyball Club do not go to spam.
5. Important announcements and deadlines are distributed via Crossbar and email; missed messages may result in missed deadlines or opportunities.