​Player Policy
  • All players must have an updated US Lacrosse Membership # in order to participate on the team. www.uslacrosse.org/membership
  • Players should plan all travel, appointments, and events around the YJS training season.
  • Players can be excused at any point with no refund for attendance, behavior issues, academic standing issues, and parent behavior.
  • Academics are the most important aspect to a player’s resume; however, players are expected to plan ahead in academics to maintain their GPA without missing training. If players are expecting to play lacrosse at the next level, then they need to learn to balance work, exams, and training as that will be their lifestyle for four years.
  • Players are expected to check emails and texts regularly for updated information.
  • Playing time is not equal. In a championship setting, playing time is not guaranteed.
  • The most aggressive, skilled, fit, and coachable players will earn playing time during contests.
  • Allow YJS coaches 48 hours to respond to any request.
  • Attendance: Lacrosse recruiting camps/clinics/Varsity practices/Varsity Games and/or being unwell are excused absences.
  • Attendance: Major family events such as; weddings, graduations, and religious rites of passages should be communicated in advance.
  • Attendance: Dual-sport athletes are expected to communicate in advance regarding conflicts. Cooperation and planning should occur with YJS administration on how to create a balance between the two sports. Dual-sport athletes are expected to be physically present at another athletic event for the absence to be justified. Excessive, last minute dual sport absences may result in dismissal. 
  • Attendance: Attendance affects playing time. Attendance can affect a roster spot. 
  • Attendance Long Distance Players: Players who are outside a 2-hour radius (about 100 miles) will operate within a unique attendance policy. The 2 practices before the tournaments will be mandatory; as well as 2 additional pre-selected practice dates by the family. Then the rest, will be optional based on time/availability. Players are encouraged to attend everything if their schedule permits. The prices will not change based on a decision to miss practices. Players operating under this attendance policy will be responsible to submit weekly training and connect with teammates to get practice reviews. 
  • All players are prohibited from playing for/with any other club lacrosse organization unless approved by the Yellow Jackets South administration. 
  • Accepting a roster spot on a Yellow Jackets South team infers an understanding and adherence to all of the policy criteria above.
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Coach Policy
  • All coaches are expected to have an updated US Lacrosse Membership # in order to coach YJS  www.uslacrosse.org/membership
  • Coaches are expected to arrive a minimum of 15 minutes early to practice and 1 hour before games. Depending on the tournament schedule, the meeting time before games may vary.
  • Coaches should maintain positive relationships with players and families.
  • Coaches should only speak positively, but honestly, to college coaches about players and families in the YJS organization.
  • Coaches should be well versed in current practices and consider themselves both educators and students of the game.
  • Coaches should be managing, editing, and keeping up with their teams Practice Log
  • Coaches should be prepared to challenge players at the highest level and offer feedback on a consistent basis to improve their game.
  • Coaches should respond by 48 hours of a question or concern from a player, parent, college coach, or administrator within YJS.
  • Accepting a coaching position with Yellow Jackets South infers an understanding and adherence to all of the policy criteria above.

Parent Policy
  • All parents should plan the player’s travel, appointments, and events around the YJS training season.
  • When questions are asked, parents should allow 48 hours for a response from a coach or administrator.
  • Parents should not approach a coach during or immediately after a game/tournament/practice unless a meeting is pre-scheduled or the conversation is prompted by the coach. 
  • Playing time conversations should never, under any circumstance, come from a parent. Players are expected to participate and be involved in playing time conversations. 
  • Parents are to wait 24 hours before expressing a concern that has to do with game situations or incidents in practice.
  • Parents of MS and HS players should encourage/allow players to lead/initiate all forms communication with YJS Staff members (unless the conversation is financial or related to safety). 
  • Parents should not coach or communicate directions to players during practices or games. Vocalizing from the sidelines, along the fence, or from the opposite side of the field could result in playing time and/or a roster spot. 
  • A parent’s behavior can affect a player’s spot on the team.
  • If you are a family that enjoys traveling, planning last minute vacations, or does not see commitment to athletics as a priority, this program may not be a good fit. 
  • Accepting a roster spot on a Yellow Jackets South team infers an understanding and adherence to all of the policy criteria above.

Financial Information​
  • Club dues should be paid on time
  • Financial options will be presented upon making team for families who need assistance
  • Financial deadlines will be strictly adhered.
  • Fees are non-refundable. 
  • Dismissal from the team for any reason will be done so without a refund.
  • The decision to leave the team for any reason or at any time will be done so without a refund.
  • The decision to leave the team for any reason or at any time will be done so with the understanding that the full club dues should be paid (all installments). 
  • Accepting a roster spot on a Yellow Jackets South team infers an understanding and adherence to all of the policy criteria above.