Tips for Parents, Players & Coaches Participating in District Youth Basketball Tournaments

District Series Events

For Parents:

• Arrive early before your game time (30 minutes ahead is recommended).
• Print directions to gymnasium locations (especially from gym-to-gym).
• Print your game schedule.
• Encourage your son/daughter and their teammates.
• Know what NOT to say: Avoid criticizing the other team, their coaches or the officials.
• Know the DSE admission policy.
• If you are discouraged with your coach, wait until Monday to approach him/her.

For Players:

• Bring your equipment, including shoes and proper uniform(s).
• Show respect for game officials, opponents, teammates, coaches and tournament personnel.
• Know game times and arrive early (30 minutes ahead is recommended).
• Know your coach’s policies for playing time.
• Communicate with your coach.
• Secure rides to games.
• Bring your waiver with you.
• Practice sportsmanship.
• Find little victories throughout the game.
• Plan to be At Your Best Today!

For Coaches:

• Check in at your game site.
• Make sure an adult scorekeeper/timekeeper is available for each game.
• Disseminate information to players/parents prior to each event.
• Send playing time reminders to parents.
• Maintain up-to-date waivers and permission to treat forms, and bring them with you in a booklet.
• Bring a first aid kit.
• Bring a scorebook.
• Bring warm-up basketballs and one game ball.
• Remind your players that their goal should be skill development, which trumps the short-term objective of winning games.