2025-26 Softball Player/Parent Contract

Michigan Sports Academy Softball Teams (12/14 and 16U Age Groups)

This document is to establish mutual understanding and expectations between players, parents and coaches to ensure a positive, productive and respectful team environment

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS

• Respect my coaches, teammates, opponents, officials and the game at all times

• Attend all practices, games, tournaments, and team events unless excused in advance

• Arrive onetime and be prepared with the proper equipment and attitude

• Give 100% Effort in training, competition, and off field development.

• Avoid negative behavior, including gossip, bullying or unsportsmanlike conduct.

• Take care of my responsibilities both academically and athletically

• Represent my team well on and off the field including on social media

• Playing time is divided up as Pool Play - Everyone will play although it may not be even Bracket Play - Is earned by Pool Play performance, effort and commitment.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS

• Support my child in a positive, encouraging and constructive manner

• Respect all players, coaches, officials, and other parents

• Avoid coaching from the sidelines during practices or games.

• Handle concerns privately and through the proper communication channels - (After a 24 hour cooling off period)

• Prioritize team commitments and communicate conflicts in advance.

• Support the team's goals and understand that playing time and roles are earned.

• Fees go toward Tournaments, Uniforms, Training, Facility Use not playing time.

• Playing time is divided up as Pool Play - Everyone will play although it may not be even Bracket Play - Is earned by Pool Play performance, effort and commitment.

• Abide by team policies, including those regarding conduct, attendance, and fees.

Failure to adhere to this contract may result in disciplinary actions such as reduced playing time, or removal from the team.