CODE OF CONDUCT, GUIDELINES & EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS & PLAYERS
Embrace the Spirit of the Game: Let's celebrate sportsmanship together! Acknowledge and applaud great plays from teammates and opponents alike. Win or lose, let's maintain our dignity and grace. Remember, your full effort is expected until the final buzzer rings, as it's this commitment that keeps our competitive spirit alive.
Honor the Game: Focus on positive support by refraining from criticizing players, coaches, or referees, both openly and subtly (e.g., gestures or sideline coaching).
Respect Our Referees: Accept their decisions graciously. Engaging respectfully with officials is vital, as they are integral to the game's success.
Value Our Coaches: Appreciate our coaches' instruction and feedback. They are here to help you grow as a player.
Maintain Sideline Silence: Parents, your support is invaluable and integral to our team's success. While we appreciate your enthusiasm, we ask you to refrain from coaching from the sidelines. Let the coaches do their job, and your role will be equally significant.
Zero Tolerance for Disrespect: Players, remember that any form of disrespectful behavior is grounds for immediate dismissal from the team. Respect is non-negotiable.
Foster a Positive Atmosphere: Players must maintain a positive attitude at team events. If you're feeling unwell or having a tough day, it's perfectly okay to stay home—your mental health plays a huge role in the team's performance.
Be Proud Representations: As members of Da Fam PRO NXT, Da Fam Athletic Club Basketball, you represent not just yourselves but the entire team and organization. Let's work together to uphold a positive image in our community.
Be Punctual: Players, your punctuality is not just about showing up on time. It's about respecting your teammates and coaches, and contributing to the smooth running of our team. Please arrive as scheduled in TeamSnap, not just the game or 'parent's' time. Your responsibility is crucial for our team's success.
Practice Jerseys Are Essential: Players, wearing your designated practice jerseys at every practice is not just a rule. It's a symbol of our unity and team spirit. It's part of being a team, and we all play a part in upholding our team's identity.
Uniform Responsibility: If practice jerseys or game uniforms go missing, a replacement fee will appear on your next team invoice, as a new one must be ordered.
Your cooperation helps us keep everything organized!
TeamSnap App
The TeamSnap App is the platform we use to improve our communication and organization, significantly easing any stress related to our activities. This app effortlessly allows you to mark your attendance for games, tournaments, and practices. It also helps you keep track of your monthly invoices, payment due dates, and relevant updates. This efficient system is designed to help you stay organized and maintain control.
FUNDRAISING INITIATIVE
We are excited to announce that we will organize several fundraising events throughout the season to help reduce tournament and travel costs. Your partnership is essential to our success, and we would greatly appreciate it if families on each team could join us in exploring additional fundraising opportunities.
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At Da Fam PRO NXT, Da Fam Athletic Club, we plan to hold 1-2 fundraising events each month during our season and encourage all players to get involved! If you cannot participate in person, we welcome donations as a meaningful way to contribute.
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It's important to note that funds raised through these events and donations will be used exclusively to support our team's activities and will not replace monthly dues. Fundraising is crucial for keeping our monthly fees affordable while helping to cover essential expenses like team travel. Our fundraising schedule will be integrated into our regular season itinerary.
We invite everyone to contribute—every dollar counts! Donations of any amount are greatly appreciated. You can support us via CASHAPP: $Dafambasketball or through Zelle at Dafambasketball@gmail.com.
Your generosity makes a significant difference to our team. We are truly grateful for your support and look forward to your continued involvement in our fundraising efforts. Thank you!
MONTHLY DUES
1. To ensure the smooth operation of our team, player member fees are due on the 15th of each month. We understand that unexpected situations may arise, so we offer an 8-day payment grace period.
2. If payment is not received by the 23rd of the month, we will need to remove players from the Team Snap group and restrict their participation in team activities until their past-due invoice is settled. While this policy may seem strict, it is essential for fostering unity and ensuring fairness within our team.
3. If payments remain outstanding for 30 days, reinstatement will require payment of double the monthly fee. We encourage everyone to prioritize timely payments for the benefit of all.
4. Lastly, please remember that there are absolutely no refunds. By adhering to this policy, we can ensure our team efforts' continued success and organization.
Please note that the monthly team fees do not include tournament and travel expenses. The monthly team fee covers training, gym rentals, and local league play. Tournament fees are separate and cover the costs of food, travel, and lodging. All players on the team will split these fees evenly. The tournament fees will also cover the coaches' per diem, including food, travel, and lodging.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Your commitment helps keep our team running smoothly.
Practice Schedule
Practice Schedule:
We will hold two practice sessions each week throughout the season, with each session lasting between 1 to 1.5 hours. Our primary location for practices will be 3700 Simpson Stuart, Dallas, TX 75241. The practice schedule and location may change due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
We will notify you of any changes to keep you informed.
Outdoor Workout/Conditioning Schedule:
We will conduct outdoor workouts or conditioning sessions once or twice weekly during the Summer and Fall. The days for these sessions may vary due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
We are committed to keeping you updated on any changes.
DA FAM STANDARDS
1. To ensure the success of our organization, we recognize that all parents, players, and spectators play a vital role. Your commitment to our guidelines and expectations is essential for our collective achievement.
2. Active participation in all scheduled events is mandatory. Regular attendance impacts playing time; consistent failure to participate may lead to suspension from the team. We want everyone to contribute and grow together.
3. As a select organization, our coaches make playing time decisions based on their expertise and judgment, striving to provide every player a fair opportunity during each game.
4. Paying monthly dues is essential but does not automatically secure playing time. However, you ensure your dedicated spot on the court by fulfilling your financial obligations and engaging in all Da Fam scheduled activities.
5. Our dynamic schedule features two basketball tournaments and one to two monthly fundraisers, offering in-person and virtual opportunities to get involved. Participate to enhance our community!
6. The elementary and middle school seasons extend from December 2024 to August 2025, while the high school season spans from January 2025 to August 2025. To build unity and success, we ask for your full commitment throughout your team’s season.
7. If you have any concerns, please get in touch with the team administrator via text or TeamSnap within 24-48 hours after the game. We value your input and will respond within two business days, time permitting. This ensures that we address all matters respectfully and efficiently. Kindly refrain from approaching the coach or being near the team bench at any time before, during, or after games to maintain focus and respect for our players and staff.
Thank you for your understanding and support!