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All students having a desire to play will have an equal opportunity to play, compete and advance.  The Athletic Director and coaches should encourage and support the total sports program.  Pressure should not be placed on a student to specialize in any one sport.  All student athletes should be encouraged to participate in any and all offered sports that they may desire.

Role of Athletic Director

The Athletic Director makes all the final decisions concerning the athletic program.  Any information requested or regarding athletes should be communicated directly with the Athletic Director.

Coaches

The Coach bears the greatest direct responsibility for sportsmanship.  His/her influence upon the attitudes and behaviors of the players and spectators is unequaled.  A Christian manner of speech and action is expected of all coaches.  It is essential that all coaches subscribe to the values of sportsmanship and teach its principles through word and deed.  Coaches should strive to teach as well as coach and remain loyal to school officials in making athletics fit into the general school program.  They should be fair and have an unprejudiced relationship with all team members.  Coaches should expect all members to act in a cohesive team manner.  They have the right to expect the athletes to attend every practice in a timely manner.  It is strongly recommended that coaches have a meeting early with parents to emphasize the Athletic Program's philosophy, rules, policies and regulations listed above and below.  All coaches are expected to abide by the following:

• Always set a good example for others to follow
• Teach and model Christian values
• Instruct the players in their sportsmanship responsibilities
• Discipline those students/athletes who display unsportsmanlike conduct
• Be a gracious host to opponents - treat them like guests
• Respect the officials' judgment and interpretation of the rules
• Publicly shake hands with officials and opposing coaches before and after the contest

For the safely of the student athletes, all coaches and volunteers must successfully complete the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program Procedures.  The Athletic Director will communicate and provide all the necessary requirements and forms to the coaching/volunteer staff.

It is mandatory that at all times there be two (2) adults present when practicing in the gym or field.  Coaches must arrange supervision with the parents if an assistant coach is not present.

All head coaches must be 18 years of age or older and must be approved by the Athletic Director.  Paid staff members and volunteers are under the supervision of the Principal and the Athletic Director.

Coaches are discouraged from transporting athletes to and from contests and practices.

Responsibility of Spectators

Spectators are expected to demonstrate Christian behaviors and the fundamentals of good sportsmanship at all times.

Facility Maintenance

The following rules pertain to every practice held on the All Saints Catholic School grounds and gyms:

• No food or drink is permitted in the gym
• Student athletes, parents and coaches should monitor the gym, field, hallways and/or bathrooms for any debris.  All trash and debris should be removed and/or disposed appropriately
• Each player must wear the appropriate "non-scuff" sneakers or athletic shoes while practicing in the gym.  Any individual wearing "street shoes" should avoid walking in the gym floor.
• Siblings may not attend practice.  Student athletes and coaches must be able to remain focused and disciplined to the practice session.
• The possession or use of any alcohol, illicit drugs, tobacco products of any kind is prohibited.  
• Athletic equipment is used only in appropriate designated areas.  Use of equipment in the hallways is prohibited.
• Coaches should return all furniture and/or equipment to the appropriate space or storage.
• Coaches should check the condition of the gym/field before the previous coach turns it over to them.  If the area has not been left in good condition, then the entering coach should ask the previous coach to rectify the situation.
• If a practice is not held at the scheduled time, the canceling coach must inform the Athletic Director at least two hours in advance of the scheduled time.  This courtesy will enable the Director to notify the appropriate people to make sure the facility is secure for close out.
• Student athletes and parents should take all personal possessions with them before departing.