The Piedmont program will not tolerate unethical coaching, recruiting and appointment of program personnel.

The coach must accept the awesome responsibility and incredible opportunity to positively influence young people through the sport of volleyball.

The coach must teach young athletes in a manner that will encourage them to explore their limitless potential; to pursue great goals; to reap the benefits of team membership and healthy competition and explore their individuality through cooperation.

The coach must be consistent.  Demand behavior of yourself and players that reflect a winning attitude and pride in every team activity.

The coach must understand that his or her model is the vanguard of team behavior.

A coach must demand that athletes control behavior.  Overt display of displeasure and frustration will not be tolerated.

A coach must maintain a professional demeanor toward officials even under stressful situations.

A coach must lead by positive example.  Sportsmanship is a value that must be reinforced when dealing with opponents, officials, administration and parents.

 A coach must recognize that, while a selective negative reinforcement can have position import, positive reinforcement needs to be integral in a successful coaching and teaching process.

A coach must develop his or her program in compliance with the rules and policies of Carolina Region - USA Volleyball.  Each coach must be aware of the North Carolina State High School rules and adopt them as they pertain to programs, coaches, and student athletes.

All coaches must be adults (minimum 18 years of age and at least two years older that the players that they are coaching) and registered Carolina Region - USA Volleyball members.

All coaches must be certified (minimum IMPACT) by USA Volleyball.

All coaches must inform both their players and the players’ parents or guardians that they must sign a medical release and waiver of liability before they can become Carolina Region - USA Volleyball members.

All coaches must inform both their players and players’ parents or guardians of the Carolina Region - USA Volleyball transfer policy during a season.  This policy prohibits a player from transferring teams during the season once that player has represented a team in a Carolina Region - USA Volleyball sanctioned tournament.

All coaches must inform both their players and player’s parents or guardians of the Piedmont Volleyball Club playing time policy.  Every player is entitled to equal time in practice.  Players will receive significant playing time at tournaments (provided they have attended all practices since the previous tournament (at least four practices prior to the first tournament, not including the tryout sessions) or the coach has excused their absence in advance.  For example, in a tournament with a pool of 4 or 5 teams, significant time is defined as a minimum of three full games (start to finish) or six games in a regular front row/back row rotation.  The guaranteed significant playing time is voided for that tournament if the player did not meet the practice requirement, becomes injured or ill, arrives late to the tournament, has to leave the tournament early or has behaved in a manner that has required disciplinary action to be taken.

All coaches must inform both their players and player’s parent or guardians of the Piedmont Volleyball Club commitment policy.  Players who desire to play volleyball with the Piedmont Volleyball Club are expected to make a commitment to attend all practices and tournaments.  We understand that there are other activities that are important in your life (church, school activities and athletics, club sports, family outings, drama, music, etc.), however the schedule of practices and tournaments is set so a family can plan around the schedule.  We understand that there may be one or two instances that prohibit a player from making a practice or tournament and these should be identified and communicated to the coach as soon as possible.  If you have more than a couple of instances where you are not able to make a practice or a tournament, maybe you should consider being an alternate for the team or limit the activities that you are involved in.  There are times where it is better to do fewer things and do them well rather than do more things half-committed.  This is one of those times.

All coaches must inform both their players and player’s parent or guardians of the Piedmont Volleyball Club playing up in age group policy.  Players are encouraged to tryout for their appropriate age group.  An exception will be considered if a player’s skill and/or experience is such that they will strengthen (start or be a main player) on the top team in the older age group.  We feel that the opportunity to be a leader and main player in their age group is an important part of the player’s development.

Coaches will provide a positive role model and atmosphere in practices and matches acting courteously, respectfully, and politely to all players, parents, other coaches, and officials.

Coaches will work with and develop every member of your team, not just the starters.

No coach will supply or condone the use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

No coach will participate, require or condone any action by their players that is illegal under either civil or criminal code.

A registered adult coach must be present at all practices, during team-supervised travel, and during competition.

No coach shall allow, encourage, condone, or require any behavior that threatens a players’ High School Association, USA Volleyball, NCAA or NAIA eligibility.

Once a player has committed to a team or club for the season, either verbally or in writing, no coach from another team or club, players under the direction of another club or team coach, or parents under the direction of another coach, may contact that player for the purpose of persuading them to leave the club to which they have committed.  This does not prohibit anyone from talking to another player or giving the player, his or her parents or guardians information about their club tryouts, practices, organization, etc., if it is requested by the player, his or her parents or guardians and the information must not relate to any promises of future considerations or inducements to leave their present club or team.

Integrity which recognizes the dignity and value of everyone with whom I come in contact;

Respect and honor for our professional traditions;

Commitment to sound educational principles; and

Enthusiasm toward the diverse values of individuals and communities.

Maintain the highest standards of personal conduct and professional competence;

Advance the welfare of those who ask for help; and

Hold in esteem players, parents, officials, administrators, spectators, media and others with whom I come in contact.