PLAYERS-By being part of the San Bruno Storm Softball program, high expectations will be placed on you. The coaching staff will hold every athlete to a high standard and will expect all team members to conduct themselves in a responsible manner. Behavior that is deemed disruptive and detrimental to the team can bring consequences ranging from diminished playing time to dismissal from the team. The following items are in place to make you a better person and promote the image of our softball program.

1. Adopt a competitive attitude.

1. Always be on time for all softball related activities. Please be courteous enough to communicate in a timely manner if you cannot attend or will be late.

1. Practice at “Game Pace". You are expected to treat practice as a game. Practice is the time to learn and improve. We will not coach poor attitudes, we cannot coach effort, and effort comes from the inside the girls.  If you are not prepared to practice or are hindering the practice of others you may be asked to leave practice for the day.

1. Always support your teammates on and off the field. We have stepped between the lines and the season has started. We are in this together.

1. Be coachable. Listen to your coaches' instruction. Ask questions if you are unsure. Be willing to try new positions, and techniques. Be willing to do whatever your team needs you to do.

1. Accept your role. If you do not like it, work harder to change it. Playing time is earned in practice and on the field.

1. Do not transfer blame or make excuses. It is not acceptable. Learn from your mistakes and get better.

1. Do not question the Coaches during a game, ever. We will meet 1-on-1, in a productive manner to clear up any misunderstandings. Coaches do make mistakes.

1. Disrespect for coaches, parents, teammates, and umpires will not be tolerated.

1.  Always lead by example on and off the field.

1. Be a good example and set the standard for future Storm Softball Players to follow.

1. All game rules and restrictions apply at practice.

1. Injuries will be taken seriously. It is important that players and parents have open and honest communications with coaches regarding injuries. Playing with soreness and slight pain is part of the game; however playing injured is not. If you are injured, you are required to visit your doctor. A doctor's note will be required, and the doctor's orders will be followed by the coaching staff. Injured players are still required to attend practices and games.

PARENTS-Parents play a huge role in the development of a successful softball player/team. You role is every bit as important as that of the coaches, and just as difficult. This is why we welcome your presence at every practice and game. We try very hard to be a family oriented organization, and your participation is a major part of our success.

1. Encourage your daughter to communicate with the coaches. It is very important that the players build the confidence to interact with, and establish a healthy interactive relationship with their coaches.

1. Make sure your daughter is on time to all team activities. Always know, if you cannot get your daughter to an event, we are a team and someone will help you.

1. Communicate with the coaching staff, respond to communications so we know you get the information provided, we want all to be on the same page.

1. Please present the manager with any problems or concerns you may have. Your thoughts are important. We will work to address your concerns. If we cannot help, we will explain why and work with you to find another way to address your concerns. Complaining to other parents cannot solve your problems, nor can we solve problems that we do not know about. If you respect our organization enough to allow us to play such a big part of your daughter’s life, please respect us enough to know that we have your child's best interest in mind.

1. Parents play their role at home and outside the softball field. On the softball field, the coaches play their role. Please do not coach your child during practices or games. Your comments detract from what the coach is doing, gives the player another thing to think about, and it interferes with the development of the player/coach relationship.

1. Do not question the Coaches during a game, ever. We will meet 1-on-1, in a productive manner to clear up any misunderstandings. Coaches do make mistakes.  Please allow a 24 hour “cool down” period before reacting to a specific situation.

1. Be supportive of your daughter after good games and poor, your support matters more than you realize.

1. Please tell the coaches before practice or games, if you think your child has an illness or injury that will prevent her from practicing. Please do not rely on the coaches to make medical decisions.

1. Be prepared for tournament weekends. Tournament play often starts very early on Saturday mornings, and can last all day. Sometimes games are back to back, and other times the team may have to wait several hours between games. The Manager will communicate tournament schedules as soon as received, usually not set till Wednesday or Thursday of that week.

1. Parents are expected to comply with all park, school, and tournament rules.  Be an example for your daughter. They are still impressionable young adults.