• All our coaches have active Criminal Record Checks. If one is set to expire during their season of play (including playoffs), they will be provided instructions/procedure on how to renew (active for 2 years from the date/time of issue).
• Our coaches coach for FREE, graciously giving their time, effort, energy and expertise. Please respect their time, effort, energy, and expertise.
• Our coaches are not perfect. We do not expect them to be. They may make mistakes. We believe this to be a positive for our student-athletes to understand that even coaches/teacher make mistakes and grow and improve from these mistakes - similar to what we would expect of our athletes. We believe this modelling, even if subconsciously done, helps foster deep levels of respect and powerful connections amongst coaches and student-athletes alike.
• Our coaches believe in DEVELOPMENT, especially at the junior levels (grades 8-10) and providing our athletes with a holistic experience where they can develop life skills alongside expanded athletic abilities and skills.
• Coaches create an environment that is safe, where students feel they can be challenged and held accountable and held to high standards that are foundational to Thunderbird Culture.
• Coaches challenge students - without belittling - and possess high amounts of integrity in how they coach and conduct themselves.
• Our coaches value seeing players continuing to play (beyond the current season) and foster a love for the game...the ULTIMATE WIN.
• Coaches may construct their own student-athlete contracts for players and parents/guardians to review and sign. Once signed, it is considered agreed upon. The Athletic Director, Mr. Plumb, has asked coaches to send him any student-athlete contracts they may have composed and he will review and approve or suggest amendments, if necessary.
• If there is an issue/dispute between a coach and player, for whatever reason, Semiahmoo Thunderbirds Athletics strongly encourages players and coaches to discuss "in house". We strongly believe this fosters healthy rapport and communication skills amongst adolescents/teens that are vital life skills. If the issue cannot be resolved between the coach and player, Mr. Plumb will step in. These issues are dealt with on a case-by-case basis and most issues can be resolved between the coach and player without requiring Mr. Plumb to step in.
  • ​If/when Mr. Plumb has to step in, an effort to communicate with home will be made at that time and, at that time, parental/guardian involvement will be necessary.​