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What If I Play Other Sports?
School sports and activities are an integral part of the scholastic experience and we still make every effort to schedule practices around some of these other activities. However, it is recommended that if an athlete is going to miss more than 15% of practices and tournaments, those families reconsider participation in our program. Missing such a significant amount of time does not make it cost effective for the families and makes it very difficult to build team chemistry and team cohesion at a competitive level.
If an athlete participates in another non-interscholastic sport, we expect them to make Greene County Club a priority when there is a conflict between the two sports. This means we expect the athlete to attend all Greene County Club practices, unless there is a scheduled competition for the other sport at the same time as a Greene County practice. If a game for the other sport conflicts with a Greene County practice, the athlete will be excused from the practice. If a Greene County Club competition conflicts with another sport competition, the coach and the athlete will decide, on a case-by-case basis as to which event takes priority.
All Greene County Club teams require dedication on the part of the athlete for the team to be a success. This means that missed practices could result in forfeiture of playing time. Furthermore, an athletes' best performance will occur when they are on the top of their game physically and mentally. In order to maintain the body and mind at a peak performance level, an athlete must learn to handle various stresses and deal with the recovery process following workouts. These stresses can be any one or a combination of the following; poor nutrition, illness, fatigue (i.e. lack of sleep), insufficient rest between workout sessions, emotional stress from schoolwork, friends or family situations, or other extracurricular activities.
It is imperative that you take these factors into account when scheduling your time and activities. The body can only handle a certain amount of stress within a given time period before illness and injuries occur. The practice schedule and workouts designed throughout the season by our Greene County Club coaches have taken into account the need for adequate rest and recovery in avoiding excessive stress.
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