ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks

The purpose of the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks club basketball program is to benefit those who wish to achieve excellence in the sport of basketball, and to be the premiere organization for the development of boys and girls basketball in the State of Nevada. The program goal is to give players, who are willing to commit and work hard towards achieving their basketball goals, an opportunity to have a positive experience in participating in a club program and to provide a place where players can come to learn and prepare themselves for collegiate basketball.

What you should expect from the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks program:

• Sharks will involve your child in wholesome, energetic activity based on teamwork, good sportsmanship, and fellowship.

• Sharks will encourage development of your child with the strength to work, prepare and improve; to have pride in achieving the best possible; and to strive for the determination to keep going when the going gets tough.

• Sharks will foster a positive attitude—there is no room for destructive criticism, negative remarks and actions, laughing at others’ mistakes, and speaking unkindly of another team member, coach, staff member, or of other clubs. No good comes from anything negative. The success of each individual, team, and of the club depends on a totally positive attitude. Understandably, there will be times when tempers may flare or disappointments become evident—that is when positive encouragement is required from every club member.

• Sharks will instill a pride in doing your best, in addition to winning games. No one ever loses when they have put forth their best effort. Respect the game of basketball whether the team is winning or losing by always giving 100%.

• Sharks will sharpen individual understanding of the importance and necessity of teamwork, fair play, cooperation, dependability and unity---the core of success in all team efforts.

• Sharks will build self-confidence and poise in your child through personalized attention, encouragement, and interaction with teammates.

• Sharks will provide thorough, personalized training in the skills of the game according to individual age and exposure.

• Sharks will promote an equal opportunity for your child to grow in the sport through concentrated drills and actual play.

What the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks expect from your child:

• The ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks program has set as its priorities—family and school first and then the Sharks. If family or mandatory school activities unavoidably fall on practice nights or conflict with tournament play, the player must make the choice as to where his/her priorities lie. The player is expected to take the responsibility of notifying his/her team coach ahead of time so that alternate arrangements for the team can be made if necessary.

• Read, understand, sign and then turn in a copy of the attached program rules and code of conduct form.

• Maintain a positive attitude.

• Come to practice ready to learn.

• Come to games ready to play.

What the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks expect from the parents:

• Sharks encourages parents to be involved and attend games and practices.

• Sharks expects parents to volunteer to assist in various activities such as chaperones on out of town trips, help out with fund raisers, and more.

• When attending practice, don’t distract your child with “good intention” advice. You are paying us to mold and teach him/her.

• At games, please cheer for our team and yell encouragements, but JEERING OFFICIALS OR OPPONENTS IS NOT ALLOWED.

• Be supportive and encourage your son/daughter—build up his/her confidence so he/she will be able to snap back and do his/her best as there is nothing more embarrassing or demoralizing for a player than to have someone, especially his/her parents or family to chastise him/her for his/her mistakes in a game.

• Don’t second-guess the coaches. They have their game plan and strategies set. You may not understand why they make certain decisions, but they know what they are doing. Give them your confidence and trust in their decisions.

• Read, understand sign and return a copy of a waiver allowing participation in the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks program, acknowledging the potential for injury which is inherent in all sports, regardless of full observance of all safety rules and the best coaching. The waiver releases the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks as well as groups and entities responsible for organizing and providing facilities for practices, tournaments and activities connected with club participation from any liability during the entire season.

• Prompt payment of club fees, tournament fees or any other fees that may arise throughout the year. Our excellent coaches derive their meager income from club fees; you are hurting the coaches and not the ELITE Sharks and Lady Sharks if you don’t pay.