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Player and Parent Expectations

ASCENSION JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM

EXPECTATIONS AND VALUES

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Being a member of a sports team is one of the most influential life experiences you can have. Not only do you learn how to cooperate and collaborate, but you also learn critical life skills about work ethic, perseverance, handling adversity, time management, and leadership.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Inspire, empower, and develop junior athletes to cultivate a lifelong passion for tennis in a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment that fosters physical and personal growth. This environment will instill sportsmanship, integrity through expert training that builds confidence, perseverance and a lifelong love for the sport.

 

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS AND VALUES

Participation in the Ascension Program is a privilege, not a right, and should be treated as such. It offers many benefits and opportunities but brings with it a responsibility to be positive and effective members of the team.

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  1. Family and school come first.

  2. Team/teammates come before self. Help others in order to help yourself.

  3. Win without boasting, lose without excuses and never quit.

  4. Honor the Game: Play hard but play within the rules.

  5. Offer your best physical and mental effort 100% of the time.

  6. Respect your coaches and their decisions, understanding that coaches will prioritize the growth and improvement of your game.

  7. Respect the time and effort that your teammates and coaches are putting in--make coming to practice a priority, arrive on time, and come with a positive attitude, alert and ready to learn and contribute.

  8. Be respectful and courteous to all host facilities, their players, members, coaches and staff while participating in any tournament or event. Set the bar for the level of sportsmanship.

  9. Act as a team. Support and encourage each member of the team both on and off the court. 

  10. Take responsibility for your actions and accept consequences appropriately.

  11. Communicate with your coaches with any questions or concerns immediately. 

 

 

PARENT EXPECATIONS

  1. Be aware of the time commitment necessary for your child to participate in the Ascension Tennis program.

  2. Respect your child’s coaches and their decisions, understanding that coaches will prioritize the growth and improvement of your child’s game.

  3. Communicate with your child’s coaches with any questions or concerns immediately. 

  4. Support your child’s efforts, win or lose, in a positive manner.

Your coaches will let you know when you need to start using any of the Ascension forms. They will give you the password when needed.

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