EXPECTATIONS OF COACHES:
A. Always set a good example for participants and fans to follow, exemplifying high moral and ethical behavior.
B. Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanship the #1 priority.
C. Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the event and display no behavior that could incite fans.
D. Treat opposing coach, participants, fans and media members with respect. Shake hands with officials and opposing coach in public.
E. Develop and enforce penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.

EXPECTATIONS OF PLAYERS:
A. Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community: display positive public action at all times.
B. Demonstrate respect for opponents and officials before, during and after contests.
C. Live up to high standard of sportsmanship established by school.
D. Treat opponents with respect: applaud for both teams during introductions, shake hands prior to and after contests and assist contestants who are down in getting to their feet.
E. Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that could incite fans.
F. Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest.
G. Accept favorable and unfavorable decisions, as well as victory and defeat, with equal grace.

EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENTS, PARENTS AND OTHER FANS:
A. Realize that a ticket represents a privilege to observe a contest and demonstrate support for high school activities. A ticket is not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.
B. Respect decisions made by contest officials.
C. Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting teams in every manner possible, including content of cheers and signs.
D. Respect fans, coaches, officials and participants.

SPECTATOR RULES
A. Fans are to stay off the playing field/floor at all times, particularly at the conclusion of the games.
B. There shall be no noisemakers, megaphones, and noise amplifiers during any athletic contest.
C. There shall be no confetti thrown in any rooting section during any athletic contest with the participating school(s) subject to paying the additional clean up expense.
D. Student tailgating is allowed at home events only.
E. No bare chests and/or body painting at KingCo athletic contests. Face painting is allowed.
F. Only balls used in the athletic contest are allowed into the athletic contest.
G. One official school banner for the home team only and adhere to the standards of the KingCo signage policy. Spectators are not permitted to have signs in the stands.
H. Live mascots (animals or birds) are NOT permitted at the contest.
I. Vulgar, obscene or suggestive yells or signs are not to be part of any rooting section.
J. No glass bottles in gyms or stadiums

SPECTATOR(S) DISCIPLINE
A. Any person who enters the playing floor and makes obscene gestures or language, or is any way disruptive to the spirit of the contest shall be removed from the site.
B. Each District will determine their own discipline for that offense in a school activity.
C. That person may not be allowed in any KINGCO contest for the remainder of that sports season or school year.
D. If one school has more than two such offenses, the KINGCO Conference may take action to sanction that school from further competition in the sport or sports. That sanction could include a loss of post-season play, forfeiture of contests, or any other discipline deemed necessary by the League.

Parent and Coach Communication
Both parenting and coaching are challenging endeavors. By establishing an understanding of each other, we are able to accept the actions of each party and provide greater benefit to the young men involved in the Boy’s Sammamish High School Soccer Program. As a parent of a child involved in our program, you have the right to understand what the expectations and communication processes are for you and your son.

Communications Parents Should Expect from the Coach:
Philosophy and goals of the program
Staff expectations for individual players and the team
Location and times of practices and games
Team rules and guidelines
Procedures to be followed if a player is injured during participation

Communications Sammamish Boy’s Soccer Staff Should Expect from Players and Parents:
Concerns expressed directly to the Head Coach
Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance
Notification of illness or injury as soon as possible

Appropriate Concerns for Discussion with the Staff:
The staff's treatment of your child
Methods to help your child improve his/her skills
Concerns about a student’s behavior

Issues Not Appropriate for Discussion with the Staff:
While the Head Coach and staff are committed to open communication between staff and
parents, there is a certain protocol that we ask be observed. In particular, the time before and after a game is dedicated to our players. It is not appropriate for a parent to approach a coach to discuss game or individual player concerns at this time. The Head Coach will be happy to set up a meeting/phone call to address parent concerns at a time that will not interfere with the attention required by our athletes. An exception to this request is an incident when a player is injured. The Head Coach and trainer will be available immediately after a game to discuss the situation and any concerns with parents.
It is important for parents to understand that we, as coaches, have been hired to make decisions based on what we believe to be best for the team as a whole and for all players involved with the program. This understood, we will be available to discuss parental concerns with the following exceptions, which we consider either inappropriate or counter-productive to team leadership:
Team strategies
Concerns about the playing time/performance of other players

There are certain situations that may require a conference between a player, coach and/or parent. It is important that all parties involved have a clear understanding of the other’s position, and what procedure should be followed. When a player or parent has a question or concern regarding a program and needs to contact a member of the coaching staff or administration, the communication process outlined below has been adopted by the program.

Communication Process:
Step 1. The concerned player should contact the Head Coach to schedule time to discuss his questions or concerns. If the player does not feel comfortable and satisfied with the outcome of the meeting, he should move forward to Step 2.

Step 2. A meeting involving the player, his coaches, the Head Coach and parent(s)/guardian(s) should be requested via e-mail. The message contained in the e-mail should include a brief explanation of the player/parent concerns. If this meeting does not resolve the situation, the player and his parents should move forward with Step 3.

Step 3. A meeting should be requested involving the player, appropriate Sammamish High School coaches, parent(s)/guardian(s), and the Athletic Director, Mr. McCarthy. If all the parties involved are still not comfortable with the outcome of the meeting, additional alternatives should be discussed to resolve the matter. All discussions should focus on individual concerns and questions. The performance and ability of other players will not be a topic of discussion.