Responsibilities and Expectations
Oly Fire Responsibilities (pdf of the information below)
Memo To: Oly Fire Parents, Coaches, Players
From: Oly Fire Board
Subject: Responsibilities and Expectations of the
Oly Fire Board, Coaches, Parents, and Players
The Oly Fire travel softball organization has
experienced continued growth and on-field success since it began with a
single 14 and under team in 1996. With our growth, we have also
experienced new challenges with each passing season. Our organization
has never been perfect, but we have tried to learn from our past
mistakes, as well as from suggestions and advice we have received over
the years.
One of Oly Fire's most important goals is to
continue our success on the ball diamond, while at the same time making
the Oly Fire travel ball experience as enjoyable and productive as
possible for our players, parents and coaches.
We recognize that any organization can only be as
good as what it stands for and the people involved. In recognition of
that fact, the Oly Fire Board thought it would be appropriate to provide
a copy of our mission statement and what we feel are the
responsibilities of the board members, coaches, parents and players that
make up Oly Fire.
The Oly Fire Board and coaching staff welcome
input from any member of the extended Oly Fire family in regard to this
document, or any activity associated with the Oly Fire travel softball
organization.
OLY FIRE MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Oly Fire Girls’ Softball organization is to
provide girls within the Olympia School District an environment that
encourages teamwork, good sportsmanship, positive self-esteem, pride and
athletic excellence.
OLY FIRE BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES
- Establish, amend and publish mission statement
- Schedule and manage team tryouts
- Approve head coaches and assistant coaches
- Review and approve team player fees
- Review and approve uniform designs and purchases
- Select non-primary team insurance coverage carrier
- Review and approve trading pin designs and purchases
- Review and approve expenditures for practice shed maintenance
- Mediate disputes and concerns
- Conduct monthly meetings to discuss organizational issues
- Provide end-of-the-year evaluation form to parents
OLY FIRE COACH RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop players for Olympia Middle and High School
- Participate in coaching clinics to maintain consistency with school
ball program
- Recommend (to the Board) assistant coaches you want to work with
- Allow players to play different positions, particularly in younger age
groups
- Be open to discussing concerns expressed by parents, players, or
assistant coaches
- Be a positive influence on the players
- Hold a team meeting with the parents to discuss:
• Team principles and philosophies
• Finances
• Insurance
- Provide a copy of the Responsibilities and Expectations to each family
- Provide an end-of-the-year evaluation form to each family
OLY FIRE PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be a team player, supportive of your teammates and coaches
- Exhibit good sportsmanship towards umpires and opposing players and
coaches
- Pay attention to instructions and to the game, even if you are not
playing
- Attend team practices
- Practice with parents, friends, teammates, or by yourself to improve
your skills
- Be forthcoming and approach the coaching staff if you are having a
problem or do not understand what is expected of you
- Practice and playing facilities should be cleaned up after each use
- Provide suggestions on how to improve the team/organization
- If a player quits after being selected to an Oly Fire team:
• Her player fees are not refundable
• She must petition the Board to be considered for future playing
opportunities.
OLY FIRE PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be supportive of all team members and the coaching staff
- Refrain from coaching from the stands - this can be confusing and
distracting to the players
- Exhibit good sportsmanship towards umpires and opposing players and
coaches
- Approach the coaching staff if you have concerns. However, be
respectful and do not do it just prior to, during, or immediately
following a game.
- Help your daughter be as successful as she can or wants to be
- Meet financial obligations as set by the coach
- Complete and submit an end-of-the-year evaluation to the Board
