A positive attitude and willingness to learn is expected by all players; regardless of skill level. Players must be receptive to instruction and correction and are expected to respect the coaches and their teammates at all times. Expectations of each player will be held to a high standard and failure to uphold these expectations can result in dismissal from the program.

Sportsmanship and teamwork are essential and are expected from all players on the team. Sportsmanship is to be shown to all opposing players, coaches, officials, and parents/fans. Failure to uphold these expectations can result in dismissal from the program.

BCS Student Handbook :Players are expected to read, understand, and abide by the Bryan County School Student Handbook at all times. This includes appropriate social media profiles and dressing appropriately at school and school events. It is the player’s responsibility to self-report any issue in which their behavior may put the school or the program in a negative light. Failure to self-report may cause dismissal from the program.

Grades : Students must have passed 75% (3 out of 4) of their first semester classes to be a member of the team in the spring and must currently be passing 75% (3 out of 4) of their second semester classes to participate in practices and games.

Richmond Hill parents have an opportunity to observe their children in an athletic setting and be supportive fans, not coaches, of the team, sport, school, and their player. Wildcat parents can support the team from the stands and/or outside of the fence line. Under no circumstances should parents or family members be in the bench area (the only exception to this is when parents are summoned by the Coaching or Athletic Training Staff due to a medical concern).

◦ If an issue arises concerning the player, please use the following procedures:

▪ The player should communicate the concerns or issues with the Head Coach, first.

Coach McDonough- Room 516 mmcdonough@bryan.k12.ga.us 908.328.5362

▪ Parents are not to communicate concerns with the Head Coach before the player attempts to reach out and meet.

▪ If the issue/concern remains unresolved, the parent may contact the Head Coach via email. Conversations before, during or after practices or competitions are not suggested nor encouraged.

▪ If the issue remains unresolved after the player and parent have communicated their concerns to the Head Coach, the Athletic Director will be invited to join the communication.

▪ If all attempts have been exhausted and no resolution is found, the Principal, Athletic Director, Head Coach, Parent, and Player will meet and a final step will take place.

Player Fees will be collected by each member of the team.

▪ Student athletes can offset their costs by raising funds through fundraising opportunities and by collecting TEAM sponsorships.

▪ Team sponsorships do not guarantee a player a spot on the roster. If a prospective player does not make the roster or is dismissed from the team at any point in the season, the player forfeits any and all team recognition, gifts, etc..

All student athletes on the RH Girls Lacrosse team will be required to have black Nike socks, white Nike socks, a mouthguard (white is not permitted), cleats, and a lacrosse stick.

◦ All student athletes playing attack, midfield, and/or defense will also need their own goggles, as well as white AND black game day spandex (3” or more).

◦ All student athletes playing goalie will also need to provide their own goalie gloves. If you need guidance on what to purchase, please ask.

Website - www.rhhsgirlslacrosse.com

◦ Facebook- RH Girls Lacrosse (maintained by Executive Board)

◦ Instagram - rhhs_girls_lacrosse

◦ Twitter - @RHGirlsLacrosse (maintained by Coach McDonough)

What is HUDL and why does the team use it?

◦ HUDL provides video review and performance analysis tools for teams and athletes at every level. This is a substantial tool that is utilized in our recruiting process that EACH member on the team will have access to and have their own profile.

• What is MaxPreps and why does the team use it?

◦ MaxPreps provides any team in the nation a place to share schedules, results, rosters, and detailed player stats. This is another substantial tool that is utilized in our recruiting process, as well as a great source of information regarding

What is GoFan? GoFan is a professional digital ticketing and event management system that our school uses for purchasing game tickets. All home game tickets must be purchased through GoFan. Away games are determined by the opposing school.