Expectations of Bullis Parents

When your son/daughter makes a team, you have the right to know what the coach’s expectations are for your child. All coaches have different expectations and these should be communicated to the parents. Each coach will communicate these expectations in his/her own way. It may be through a team meeting or through a letter home. As a parent you should know the coach’s philosophy. You should be made aware of the coach’s expectations not only for your child, but also for the team. You should be made aware of any practices that may occur over vacation periods well in advance of that break. You should also be made aware of any disciplinary action that results in your child being denied participation.
  
Being a parent of an interscholastic athlete can be a very rewarding experience. Parents’ participation with their son/daughter can and should be an enjoyable experience. As a parent, be positive and remind your child that it is the effort put forth, not winning, which is most important. Do not let playing time dictate your child’s happiness. Make every effort to be supportive when things are not going well for your son/daughter, or for the team. 

Be supportive of the coaching staff in front of your son/daughter. If you have concerns to discuss with the coach, please call him/her to arrange an appointment. To reach a coach, call the main school number (301-299-8500) and leave a voice-mail message with your name and number and the reason for your call. The coach will respond in a timely fashion. If for some reason the coach cannot be reached, contact the Director of Athletics, Mike DelGrande (301-983-5743), or the Girls’ Athletic Director, Julie Nelson (301-983-5738), as appropriate. Please do not discuss concerns with a coach immediately before, during or after a game or practice.