Training Rules & Behavior Policy
Children & Teens · Effective as published
1. Introduction
This Training Rules & Behavior Policy defines the standards of conduct expected from all children and teenage participants during group training sessions at Volleyball Empire Academy.
The purpose of this policy is to ensure a focused, respectful, and safe training environment that supports learning, development, and enjoyment of volleyball. This policy applies equally to all participants.
2. Expected Behavior
Participants are expected to demonstrate the following behavior during training sessions:
2.1 Attention to the Coach
When the coach is speaking or explaining drills: all participants must remain silent; balls must be on the floor; no bouncing, throwing, kicking, clapping, or talking is allowed. Only the coach speaks during explanations.
2.2 Active Participation
Participants are expected to: follow instructions; make a genuine effort in all drills; remain engaged throughout the session. Questions may be asked after explanations, without interrupting.
2.3 Respect for Others
Participants must: treat teammates and coaches with respect; avoid distracting others; contribute to a positive training atmosphere.
2.4 Readiness to Return After a Pause
After a pause, a participant may return to the court only after the minimum pause time has passed and when readiness to work is demonstrated through calm behavior, attention, and focus.
3. Unacceptable Behavior
The following behaviors are not permitted during training sessions:
- Talking while the coach is speaking or explaining drills
- Uncontrolled or unsafe use of the ball outside of the coach's instructions
- Lying on the floor or disengaging while the group is working
- Distracting, disturbing, or disrupting other participants
- Teasing, name-calling, mocking, or humiliating others
- Deliberately refusing to participate or make an effort
- Unsafe behavior or misuse of equipment
4. Consequences for Rule Violations
First violation (same session): Verbal reminder and a minimum 2-minute pause off the court. The participant may return only after the minimum pause has passed and when ready to participate fully and follow the coach's instructions.
Second violation (same session): A minimum 7-minute pause off the court. The participant may return only after the minimum pause has passed and when ready to participate fully and follow the coach's instructions. The parent or guardian may be informed after the session.
Third violation (same session): Removal from training activity until the end of the session and a conversation with the parent or guardian.
Repeated behavioral issues within the same semester:
- First conversation with parents: formal warning.
- Second conversation: one-week suspension.
- Third conversation: termination of participation in the program.
Patterns of behavior from previous semesters may be taken into account when determining group placement or continuation.
5. Emotional Responses
Emotional reactions such as frustration, disappointment, or tears are not considered disciplinary violations. The coach supports the participant in regaining a working mindset and returning to training.
6. Safety
Any behavior that puts the participant or others at risk may result in immediate removal from the activity, regardless of the stage of the disciplinary process.
7. Final Statement
This policy exists to support discipline, learning, and long-term development. Consistency and cooperation between participants, parents, and coaches are essential.
Participation in training sessions implies acknowledgment and acceptance of this Training Rules & Behavior Policy, Volleyball Empire Academy's Terms & Conditions, and Attendance & Training Organization Policy.