Player Responsibilities

The core of the team is made up by the players. Parents, coaches, administrators, referees ... all these adult groups exist to provide the students with a venue to play organized basketball. The kids come first. But that doesn't mean that they do not have responsibilities. In fact, if the kids don't do their part, the adults' efforts are pointless. Its very important for the  players to realize that playing ball is a privilege. That privileged is earned. How? Well, it takes more than talent to earn a spot as a team member. It takes a lot of work to be a good student, a good player and a good citizen. It also takes excellent time management skills and the personal discipline to stay the course. The time and effort required to prepare for and complete a season is substantial. The accomplishment, though, is rewarding and a big step forward in the process of growing up.

The following list is made up of items that comprise a player's responsibility to his team. If he meets these responsibilities, and the teammates do as well, then the team as a whole will be strong. If just one player fails at any one of these things, however, the whole team will suffer to some degree.

Responsibilities expected from a player