John Deere Spartans Cross Country    

Athlete Conduct Expectations

Attendance

A Spartan Runner ATTENDS each daily practice and all scheduled events, unless a valid reason is documented prior to the absence with a written excuse signed by a responsible adult.

Attitude

A Spartan Runner ATTEMPTS all tasks with a high level of motivation, giving 100% effort at all times without complaining.

Attentiveness

A Spartan Runner LISTENS to instructions, and immediately follows directions given by the coach or other responsible adult leaders.

Adherence

A Spartan Runner FOLLOWS all team rules, representing JDMS with pride and enthusiasm without offensive language or behavior.

 

Team Rules

Listen to Coach.

Try.

Have fun.

Follow directions immediately, without talking back or complaining.

Do everything with a sense of urgency including stretching, running, cool downs, or any team activity.

Respect yourself, teammates, coaches, and ANYONE with whom we have contact.

  

OFFENSE                                                                              POINTS  

Attendance

Missing a daily practice (unexcused)                                    -3 points

Missing a scheduled event (unexcused)                              -3 points     

Attitude

Lack of motivation or effort                                                    -1 point

Speech or behavior inappropriate for an athlete                  -1 point       

Adherence

Breaking a Team rule                                                             -1 point

Failure to follow directions                                                     -1 point       

Each Spartan Runner starts with 10 "points." The Coach will tell a runner when he or she has lost a point, and why. Any runner who loses all 10 points during the season will be dismissed from the team. Runners who demonstrate uncommon leadership and outstanding conduct during team activities will be duly recognized at the end of the season for their superior performance.

 

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