The Plano Lacrosse Association (PLA) was established in 1991 and has been one of the most successful High School Club Lacrosse programs in the State of Texas. PLA added a Youth Feeder Program in 2010 to assist in developing players for the High School Te
To support and encourage your son as he participates in Plano Wildcat Lacrosse; I understand that my role as a parent is critical to the success of my son.
To support team play and not be overly concerned with the individual performance of your child.
To understand that specific rules guide each activity and that necessary discipline of the participants by the coach is part of the activity.
To let the coach do the teaching/coaching, to respect the coach’s decisions regarding student participants and participation, and to save all questions and comments regarding the activity or participants for a time when the atmosphere is conducive to problem solving. I will not approach or contact the coach within 48 hours before or after a game or a Tournament. If you feel you have a concern that cannot wait 48 hours you can contact the Youth/High School Coordinator.
To be a positive role model for my child and to refrain from public displays of anger.
To accept officials’ decisions and understand that verbal abuse or harassment of an official could be detrimental to my son, the activity, the team, and the league.
To watch the action away from the players’ benches and on the opposite side of the field, during practices and games.
To cheer good plays made by either team.
To respect the game of lacrosse. Respect the officials. Respect the coaches, who give their time for the benefit of the athletes.
To not coach players, including your child, from the sidelines. Let players play and coaches coach, and support both positively.
To emphasize the FUN of the game and the team, putting forth effort at all times, not wins and losses.
To NEVER criticize players regardless of the circumstance.
To understand that concerns about any activity should be taken to: (1st) Coach (outside the 48 hour quiet period before/after games and Tournaments), (2nd) Youth/HS Coordinator, (3rd) PLA Board President.
To be good sports on and off the field and not participate in any conduct, including foul and abusive language and/or gestures, taunting, fighting, trash talking, boastful celebration, damage to property or belongings, or any other conduct that reflects poorly on yourself or Plano Wildcat Lacrosse.
Player Code of Conduct
What we expect from a Plano Wildcat Player:
To be on time to practice and games, and if for some reason he can’t be on time, please communicate with the appropriate person.
To be respectful of the person and property of every other Plano Wildcat member.
To respect the game and its officials. Not to complain about or argue with the official’s calls or decisions made during a game.
To defend and protect the weakest of our club members until they too are strong. Thus, we will not tolerate bullying or hazing of any form. If a player engages in an act of bullying, the player will first be warned and parents will be notified. If the warning is not heeded, the player will be removed from the club without any refunds being issued.
To be coachable and respectful to our coaches.
To work on his game outside of practice.
To be good citizens in the community working to better the various areas in which we live. Because they are representatives of their school and team, all players will be expected to behave as the responsible young adults that they are.
To be dedicated for life to each other as part of Plano Wildcat Lacrosse family.
To support and encourage your teammates. Players should understand that lacrosse is a team game and they should strive to be "team players." Put the team above personal glory.
To have fun, be passionate, learn from your coaches, and adhere to the spirit of the game both on and off the field.
To NOT engage in any activity which would bring any form of disrepute to the club, his family or school, including the use of drugs or alcohol.
To be good sports on and off the field and not participate in any conduct, including foul and abusive language and/or gestures, taunting, fighting, trash talking, boastful celebration, damage to property or belongings, or any other conduct that reflects poorly on yourself or Plano Wildcat Lacrosse.
