Game Time Sideline Conduct

On game day everyone on the team has a job to perform and must be mentally prepared to not only support his teammates but also be prepared to enter the contest at any time. Here are some tips to get you closer to the action:

The pre-game atmosphere in the locker room is a time to continue your focus on your plan to help us win. You cannot be a distraction to others. No “horseplay” or loud talking in the locker room. Talk softly and be thinking about the game.

Our “Walk” onto the field at the beginning of the game and at halftime is a relatively new tradition. Those in back close ranks and stay with us. Do not saunter out. Show your intensity and emotion!

All players should stand along the boundary line during each kick-off. Shout encouragement to your teammates. Sideline organization and discipline is essential.

Every player should wear his helmet at all times. Be ready to go into the game at a second’s notice. Do not throw your helmet on the ground in disgust at any time.

Watch the player playing your position. Learn from observation.

RUN ON and OFF the field, NEVER WALK. Never sit or lie down during a time out.

BE COURTEOUS TO ALL OFFICIALS. Only the Head Coach and captains speak to officials. Address them as “Sir”.

Be sure you have on official CIF equipment. Keep your mouthpiece in your mouth.

No talking in the huddle.

At half time get all equipment repairs, etc., over with immediately and then quietly wait for your coaches to meet with you.

DON’T TALK TO OPPONENTS DURING THE GAME. Come to play. Win the game, not the argument.

Demonstrate sportsmanship, not intimidation. BRING GLORY and HONOR to the team, not to self.

Players should rush to congratulate a teammate who has made a “big” play. Enthusiasm is contagious. Pump us up!

Be sharp in everything you do. Remember we have been working for months, weeks, and days for this game that takes only forty eight minutes. A sharp team will snap out of the huddle and run up to the line of scrimmage every play.

The sideline has become over-run with people due to our success; therefore, it must become a privilege and not a right to be there. Be sure you earn the privilege to be there!

Have a Bad Day All Day!!!