Team Rules
1. Always be respectful to coaches, officials, administration, teachers, parents, and to each other.
2. Disrespect of defiance towards any coach will result in disciplinary action
3. Swimmers can and will be kicked out of practice when being defiant or disrespectful at the coaches’ discretion
4. Any swimmer that is caught cheating, stealing, or lying will result in disciplinary action
5. Drugs, alcohol and nicotine devices (vapes, pens, cigarettes) are prohibited. Any student-athlete found with, seen with on social media or under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol will be reported to school administration for disciplinary action. This is to protect the health and well-being of our student-athletes
6. We are representing Moreau Catholic in and out of the pool, on and off-campus, please carry yourself in such a way that upholds the values of our community
7. If there are any concerns with the prohibited items, or you are struggling with them, please contact me or the athletic department and we will find the appropriate resources to help
8. There is a 24-hour communication rule intact. This means that no communication verbally, or via text or email, may take place until after 24-hours of said incident. This aids in collecting and gathering thoughts, where the raw emotions have submersed and clear communication can occur.
There shall be NO hostile communication or poor language use directed at coaches during or follow the practices or meets. Not abiding by this rule can result in being escorted off the premises and revoked from coming to all forms of competition.
The coaches are not subject (at any time) to discuss the reasons as to why an athlete is, or is not, playing. As we hold true to our philosophy, based upon educated and well-thought-out decisions, that athletes earn their role, to which is best for the team’s success; therefore, we encourage swim event discussions to be centered around how or what the athlete can do to increase their role in the pool.
If there is an issue with swimmers events, the coaches will not communicate with parents regarding this issue until the athlete has first come and informed, as well as met with the coaching staff. It is their responsibility to address the coaching staff, so that they may understand what they can do to improve their role. Texting in any fashion regarding swim events or placement of a swimmer is never permitted.
If a parent would like to meet with the coaching staff about an incident or issue, they must formally email the coaching staff (and include Athletic Director in the email) a minimum of 24-hours in advance. We will then schedule a meeting and meet. There will be no exceptions to this rule
**No set of rules can ever be complete. The coaching staff will determine all other situations. A coach’s job is not to be a policeman but to help educate and help guide you as an athlete. Your self-discipline and motivation will help eliminate the need to enforce these rules. These are for the benefit of the Moreau community and the Mariner Swim team. **
