Individual and team success in sports results from commitment. The extent to which young athletes are able to make such commitments reflects their maturity as well as their dedication to family, friends, school, and team. I, as your Head Coach, have made similar kind of commitment. You will receive a copy of it. For these reason, we ask you to read and agree to the following

PLEDGE:
AS A FALCON I WILL:

Grow spiritually, academically, physically
Provide leadership to my team,school, community 
Be accountable 
Never let teammates down

AS A FOOTBALL PLAYER AT GREEN HOPE HIGH SCHOOL, I PROMISE:

To be a worthy representative of my teammates and coaches, abiding by school and community expectations of my behavior and reflecting my team’s values of commitment and hard work.

To maintain my health and fitness level by following the training rules as prescribed by the football team.

To reflect the knowledge that a commitment to victory is nothing without the commitment to hard work in practice.

To attend every practice unless excused by my coach.

To understand that my future as a responsible adult relates more to my academic than my athletic activities.

To find the time to satisfy my family relationships and responsibilities.

To accept the responsibilities of team membership: Cooperation, support of my teammates, shared responsibilities, positive interaction, and mutual respect.

To reflect good communication by expressing my feelings and ideas intelligently and appropriately.

To reflect my belief that true strength involves gentleness and that even the toughest athlete is sensitive to others.

To behave in a way that is consistent with the philosophy that winners don’t brag and losers don’t make excuses. 

I  have read the above statements and promise to live up to them:

(Player’s Signature)_______________________________________ (Date)_____________________

I, too, have read these statements and promise to do what I can to help my child live up to them.
(Parent’s Signature)_______________________________________ (Date)_____________________