Coeducational College Preparatory Day School serving Grades 5-12
Chain of Command
Express concerns regarding your child and/or his/her team directly to the coach first. Decisions on roster composition, lineups, playing time, play calls, coaching style, and game strategy are entrusted to coaches; they do not require justification from parents. For occasions when coaches and parents agree to meet to discuss other concerns from either party, conferences may be arranged.
If you have a concern you would like to discuss with a coach, you must follow the following protocol:
i: Contact the coach to set up an appointment. Do not attempt to confront coaches immediately before or immediately following games or practices. These are highly emotional times for coaches and parents that are not conducive to rational discussion. Take some time to carefully consider your concerns prior to requesting a conference. Often a day or two of reflection/introspection brings a more reasonable perspective.
ii: If the conference does not provide satisfactory resolution, call the athletic director. If the athletic director deems it necessary, an appointment may be scheduled to discuss the matter. *Seabury Hall Upper-Administration (Head of School and Director & Deans of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) WILL NOT consider any request for discussion or meeting if this protocol has not been followed.
