Parent Information

Communication is very important in ensuring a positive experience for you and your child. We use several methods for communicating what is going on in the program.  They are;

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2 Parent Meetings (May and August) At these meetings we will introduce coaches, hand out schedules, go over school policies, communication, expectations and volunteer opportunities. It is imperative that you attend these meetings. So often we hear from parents who are frustrated they did not know something that was discussed at these meetings simply because they did not attend.  If you are not able to attend these meetings due to work schedules and cannot get an adult member of your household to attend, it is your responsibility to communicate that with the Head Football Coach prior to that meeting.

An important document that we will go over at these meetings is the Team Handbook.  You can view this document by clicking on the link on this page marked "Helpful Links."

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Band App: The Remind App is a way for coaches to send you updates in a timely manner directly to your mobile device.  You can sign up for that app by contacting a coach or have your child (that is already connected) send you an invite by text.

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This website: We will update this site regularly to provide you with important information to enhance your experience.

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Social Media: We have a Facebook page titled: Official-Siuslaw Vikings Football. This site will have announcements, game results, practice and workout schedules and photos from games and events.

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Flyers and Handouts: On occasion we may send your child home with information.  It is your child's responsibility to ensure that information contained in those handouts get to you.

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Should you need to contact about a scheduling issue, injury or other concerns, it is important that you do that immediately.  Parents and players who fail to communicate scheduling issues due to family issues, illness, injury or for other reasons, prior to a practice, mandatory workout or game may face disciplinary action or loss of playing time.  Please read through the Siuslaw High School Athletic Handbook for more information regarding this.

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Open Door Policy

Parents are a vital part of our team.  Your positive attitude, team support, and participation is critical to a successful program.  We want you to be involved as much as you would like to be, but it is also critical that you distance yourself in certain ways.  Let the coaches coach and the players play.

 

Your role as a parent is to support your child and our team.  We also ask that you help with fundraising projects in any way that you can.  We also encourage parents to coach in our youth programs or help in a supportive role in the high school program.  (Statistician, equipment, filming, chain crew, etc.)

 

First, we want you student-athlete to advocate for themselves.  They need to speak to us first about their concerns.  This is typically the best growing experience a player can have during their career in high school.  It encourages maturity and accountability.  Our staff will be honest and always positive with the player.  We will also develop a plan of action to correct any concerns addressed. 

 

If as a parent, you have a concern or question that needs to be addressed with our coaching staff, we will be happy to arrange a meeting.  In this meeting we require a few conditions.

 

1. We will meet at a convenient time for our staff by appointment only.

2. We will not discuss team strategy or practice.

3. We will not discuss other players on the team unless it is a safety concern.

4. Any individuals involved in question will be present at the meeting.

5. The meeting will have a time limit to be determined.