to the Newton North High School Athletic Program. The material in this reference guide is a direct result of more than two years of meetings among students, coaches, parents, faculty, the Athletic Director and the Principal. This guide reflects a consensus that was built and administrative decisions that were made that define our community's common values in sport at Newton North High School. Please refer to this guide when questions or concerns arise about your son's and daughter's athletic experience at the school. This reference guide is intended for students, parents and coaches. The coaches at Newton North apply the principles stated here. Coaches are congratulated for their excellent work throughout the years. For students, this guide will help you understand what you can expect and what is expected of you. We hope you also learn that most problems can be solved through open, honest and sensitive communication. For parents, we hope this guide will help you understand this school's athletic policies so that you may be assured that Newton North High School, its athletic department and its coaching staff are doing everything possible to teach athletes fundamental values that transcend sports. For new coaches, this guide will help you to arrive at a coaching style that most reflects the school's policies and values. We hope that this knowledge will assist you on your way to a successful season. We all recognize that coaching is a difficult job and everyone should expect that errors will be made. Perfection is not expected of coaches any more than it is expected of students.