ABCUSD Team Selection

We believe in our coaches and their job is to manage and direct a specific sport. With this in mind, it is the coaches’ right and responsibility to evaluate and select students for teams, as well as determining the degree to which each student‐athlete will participate and they do this with considerable thought and sensitivity. During the selection process, coaches will evaluate skill level, athleticism, physical conditioning, positional play, trainability, punctuality, and various other attributes.

We want our student‐athletes to learn the value of being on a team and the contribution each must make. Team members have a responsibility to themselves, their teammates, and their coaches to learn and perform their role on the team. Teamwork requires the development of many interpersonal skills such as listening, following directions, accepting constructive criticism, being respectful, and supporting teammates and coaches. Student‐athletes have an obligation to participate in practice sessions with full commitment and enthusiasm. ABC Unified School District believes that at all levels—sixth grade through varsity—performance in competition is earned in practice and is not an entitlement. The coach is the only one in a position to make team selections and decisions.