As a C.E. Jordan Lacrosse player, you should expect that the coaches will work hard, will prepare you for competition, and will conduct themselves honorably.
Meanwhile, the coaches operate under the belief that playing lacrosse at Jordan is a privilege, and with that privilege comes responsibility. Therefore, we have the following expectations of the young men who play in the C.E. Jordan Lacrosse Program:
ON FIELD EXPECTATIONS
1. NO EXCUSES
2. Hustle at all times: onto the field, off the field, to get in place during dead ball situations, to get in the huddle during timeout's and after the game (win or lose)
3. No talk to referees
4. No talk to opponents
5. Use appropriate language (i.e. do not curse)
6. Support your teammates
7. Play with emotion rather than showing excessive emotion
8. Show up on time to practices and meetings
9. Congratulations of opponent after the game, helmet and gloves off
10. PUT TEAM FIRST, above self. PLAY AND ACT SELFLESSLY. This is a TEAM game.
OFF FIELD EXPECTATIONS
1. NO HAZING. Hazing "refers to any activity expected of someone joining a group (or to maintain full status in a group) that humiliates, degrades or risks emotional and/or physical harm, regardless of the person's willingness to participate. In years past, hazing practices were typically considered harmless pranks or comical antics associated with young men in college fraternities" (www.stophazing.org). If you have to ask if it's hazing, it is.
2. No drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes.
3. Act like a responsible citizen in and out of school
4. Give maximum effort in classroom; strive for academic excellence
5. Attend all classes
6. Get involved in other school activities (musical, newspaper, etc.). This is not mandatory, but you are encouraged to contribute to the school community outside of lacrosse and academics
7. Communicate with your Head Coach regarding schedule conflicts and anything; call/e-mail Coach Sliwa (varsity) before 10 a.m. if you are not in school due to illness (we need to plan practices/games and make adjustments). This goes for JV players as well. Please contact Coach Haine at Steven.Haine@dpsnc.net
8. Appropriate rest and sleep during the season.
9. No participation in other organized sports (e.g. soccer, hockey, rugby) during the season, unless special permission granted by the Head Coach .
10. If, for any reason, you receive ASD, you CANNOT participate in lacrosse that day! If you receive a suspension, you must meet with coach Sliwa and explain why you feel you should be retained onto the team. Coach Sliwa and the staff will then meet to discuss whether or not you will be released from the program based on the suspension.