….For yourself, your teammates, your parents, your coaches, your officials, your fans, and for the game of basketball itself. I have coached for more than 25 years at many levels including camps and clinics, CYO, AAU, Summer Leagues, Junior Varsity, and High School Varsity. There has been an unwelcomed transition as more and more athletes today are preoccupied with how they look instead of how they play as an individual and as a team. Lack of respect for coaches, fans, teammates, officials, and parents all add up to lack of respect for the game itself. Our intention is to reverse this trend. We have rules for you to follow and they are not negotiable. Here are some: We have a dress code for practices and games. Game uniforms will be issued. The uniform and only the uniform is to be worn. No cutoff shirts, or any shirts underneath the jersey. No headbands, bandannas, jewelry, or off colored socks. Socks will be at the same length on each leg and will be of the same color as the rest of the team. Shorts will be worn at the waistline. Shirts will be tucked in. Although there is no practice uniform issued, you are not permitted to wear anything that will draw attention to yourself. You are to be recognized for your work ethic, your attitude, and your performance. We have a standard for game, bench, and fan demeanor. You will not question officials calls. Trash talking and interaction with fans is prohibited. There are other rules. We will talk more about them at our information meeting, during screening, and throughout the season.