Team
Guidelines
What It Means to Be Part of Elevated Hoops
Player
Guidelines
Players are expected to show up ready to work hard and give their best effort every time they step on the court. Attendance, attitude, and effort matter as much as skill. We ask players to stay coachable, respect their teammates, and keep improving every day.
Player Expectations:
- Arrive on time and be prepared for every practice and game.
- Show respect for coaches, teammates, referees, and opponents.
- Focus on fundamentals first. Skills come before flash.
- Give maximum effort in every drill and game situation.
- Encourage teammates and build others up.
- Take pride in representing Elevated Hoops on and off the court.
Parent
Guidelines
Parents are the foundation of our basketball family. We appreciate every parent who supports their child and helps keep the focus on growth and positivity. Our coaches need the space to teach, and our players need the confidence to play without pressure.
Parent Expectations:
- Be positive role models on the sidelines and encourage all players.
- Respect referees, coaches, and other families at every event.
- Let coaches coach and players play.
- Communicate openly and respectfully when questions arise.
- Focus on long-term growth, not just short-term results.
- Help build a positive and united community at every game.
Coaching
Guidelines
Coaches are mentors and leaders who set the tone for how the game is taught and played. Our coaches lead with discipline, energy, and care. They model respect, teach fundamentals, and create an environment where every player can grow.
Coaching Philosophy:
- Teach and reinforce fundamentals at every practice and game.
- Model respect toward players, parents, referees, and opponents.
- Focus on effort and improvement over winning at all costs.
- Communicate clearly and constructively with players and families.
- Create a fun, positive environment where every player feels valued.
- Hold themselves accountable to the same standards they expect from their players.
Code of
Conduct
Everyone involved with Elevated Hoops — players, parents, and coaches — commits to representing the program with pride. We compete with integrity, respect, and heart. Our success is measured not only by wins but by how we grow as people.
Everyone Agrees To:
- Respect the game, teammates, coaches, opponents, and referees.
- Compete with effort and integrity at every opportunity.
- Value fundamentals, teamwork, and growth over individual stats.
- Keep basketball fun and positive for every player and family.
