I understand that a fulfilling sport experience requires the exercise of responsibilities on the part of both personnel associated with the athletics program and Evolution athletes. As an Evolution teammate, I understand my responsibility to commit to the principles of self-discipline, collaborative effort and team building, and to be an ambassador for the institution.
Academic Standards
I understand that Evolution is committed to the philosophy that Evolution athletes are students first and foremost and that all Evolution athletes must exhibit behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to maximizing academic success as their first priority.
Behavioral Expectations
I understand that Evolution athletes are visible representatives of the club both on and off-field. Evolution athlete behavior affects public perception of institutional ethos, Evolution standards, and the character of the club. Therefore, it is an expectation that Evolution athletes will demonstrate consistent role model behavior, sportsmanship and self-control.
More specifically:
Evolution athletes must be committed to fair play. Intentional acts of unsportsmanlike behavior or cheating will not be tolerated.
When representing their teams during competition, Evolution athletes will exercise self-control in all ways including, but not limited to, resisting the use of profanity, demonstrating unnecessary aggression or hostility towards others, making inappropriate physical gestures, taunting or excessively celebrating, and disrespecting coaches, officials, teammates or opponents.
Evolution athletes are prohibited from interacting in any negative way with fans or officials.
When interacting with the media, Evolution athletes are expected to remain positive and not use media interviews as a platform to share personal frustrations about the team, coaches, the athletics department or the institution or to make any negative comments about opponents or officials.
Physical Conditioning and Training
I understand that physical conditioning and training programs in preparation for athletics performance as designed and supervised by coaches require intense physical activities, constant feedback, and creating benchmarks to maximize each athlete’s potential and team success. I understand that participation in training and instruction is an educational process that requires collaboration between athletics staff and Evolution athletes, especially as such collaboration is intended to minimize the inherent risks associated with intense physical activities that can also be mentally and emotionally challenging. Therefore, I understand the need for and accept the following participation responsibilities:
Report to my coach or another coach on staff, any change in my physical, mental or emotional well-being that may affect my ability to participate safely. This includes any additions of prescription medications or over the counter supplements.
Commit to completing all conditioning activities and practice sessions I am asked to perform to ready me for the physical, mental, and emotional stress associated with my sport unless I have documented limitations.
Communicate with my coach or coaches any time I feel any abnormal or labored physical response to exercise (i.e. pain, nausea, shortness of breath, dizziness, etc.) and to stop the activity immediately.
Communicate with my coach or coaches any time I feel incapable of continuing to participate due to any physical, mental or emotional distress. I understand that I will not be subjected to any retribution if I self-report physical, mental, or emotional distress.
Teamwork and Team Expectations
I understand that team unity and team chemistry are key variables for a positive and successful athletics experience. Commitment to team goals is essential which, at times, may take precedence over individual goals. However, I understand that Evolution does not subscribe to a team culture based on intimidation or mandatory allegiance to questionable practices and requires that all Evolution athletes be treated fairly by coaches, support staff, and teammates. Under these conditions, I understand that Evolution athletes are expected to exhibit a level of selflessness that promotes team goals.
Commitment
As a member of Evolution, I understand my acceptance into this team includes my participation for the Spring Season which includes, but may not be limited to:
Communication
I understand that as an Evolution team member it is the Evolution Athletes responsibility to communicate to the coaches directly. Athletes will email coaches to state the topic of discussion and to ask for time to discuss said topic. A time will be set for the discussion between the Evolution Athlete and Coach(es). If a satisfactory resolution is not offered between the Evolution Coaches and Athlete, parents or other third party guardians will be asked to enter the discussion for solutions. The following examples of discussions between coaches and athletes are, but not limited to:
I agree to accept the participation standards and policies listed above and knowingly accept that violations of these standards may result in a variety of sanctions by the athletics department including, but not limited to restriction, suspension from, or termination of participation in the athletics program.
