The Highland Park Boys Lacrosse Program is committed to providing a safe, fun and learning experience for the Players. The Program goals are intended to encourage the players to succeed on and off the field through team commitment and friendships, improving skills, physical fitness, good sportsmanship, respectful behavior, academic achievement and positive citizenship.

Parents conduct should foster the goals of the Highland Park Lacrosse program. Parents will not act in a way that demonstrates disrespect for the game officials, players, coaches, Board members or parents of the Highland Park teams and of the opposing teams.

Outlined below, is your role as a parent, communication process between parent and coach and a link to learn more about the game of lacrosse.

Your Role as a Parent 
● Be a positive role model
● Show your child support, win or lose
● Control your emotions regarding team placement and at games
● Be a supporter of the entire team, coaches and volunteer Board
● Respect the coaches and officials
● Communicate with the coaches in a positive manner
● Encourage your child to achieve realistic goals based on his athletic ability
● Recognize improved performance and that it’s not all about winning

Communication between Parent and Coach
If a parent has a question and/or concern such as the coach’s interaction with your son, or suggestions on improving his lacrosse skills, please follow the steps as outlined below:
1. Email or call the appropriate Director (High School, Youth or Bantam) to express your thoughts and/or concerns. If it is team placement or game related, please do not contact the Director within 48 hours after the conclusion of the event. Emails and phone numbers for Directors are on the HP Lax website under Contact/Board.
2. The Director and Head Lacrosse Coach will oversee the team placement process.  If you or your son feels he is placed on an incorrect team, he will need to have a discussion with the Head Coach of the team he is placed on.  All conversations will be between the player and Coach.  
3. If an understanding is not reached, the Director will determine if another meeting with the coach is required. If appropriate, a time to meet or speak with the coach will be arranged - this meeting will include the Director, Coach, Parent(s) and Player, but the player is required to attend all discussions.
4. DO NOT confront a coach before or after a game as this is not the appropriate time to deal with certain matters.
5. Failure to comply with the above will result in a review of the incident by the Board, and suspension of the Parent from future HPLC events, as determined and enforced by the Board.

Learn More from U.S. Lacrosse
If you are new to boys’ lacrosse and/or just want more information about the game and your role as a parent, please visit the U.S. Lacrosse​ website for more information which can be accessed by clicking on the link below. You will find a three-page handbook that serves as a quick guide for anyone wanting to learn more about the sport.

http://www.uslacrosse.org/portals/1/documents/pdf/participants/parents/boysparenthandbook.pdf