About the Saints

The goal of the Monroe Saints program is to develop and promote the ideals of responsibility, hard work, sportsmanship, teamwork and fellowship within a safe and positive environment.  The individual growth of our community's children is enhanced through the spirit of competition, discipline and fair play.   These goals will be accomplished by providing a structured program designed to educate both participants and parents in all aspects of the sports of football and cheerleading.   The Monroe Youth Football Association is committed to providing a program that maintains the highest standards and guarantees a fun, positive experience for everyone involved.

 

Participant & Parent Responsibilities

             Participant’s Responsibilities - The participants of the Monroe Saints program are expected to abide by a code of conduct which includes but is not limited to the following:

Respect of volunteer coaches, team members, opponents, officials and other representatives involved with the MYFA program.

Participants will take proper care of the equipment that is issued to them to use.
Immediately notify a coach if the equipment becomes damaged. Participants must notify their coach in advanced if a practice is going to be missed. No exceptions!                            

 Good sportsmanship is mandatory. No vulgar language, tantrums, displays of anger or fighting will be tolerated. Any such actions will result in disciplinary measures and may include suspension from the team.

As a member of the Monroe Saints program you represent yourself and your teammates on and off the field. Whether in victory or defeat you will conduct yourself with pride and poise.

Always be willing to help your coach or teammate when required. This program is for you!

    Parent Responsibilities - The level of support given to a participant by the parents will have a measured impact  as to the success of each child. To better understand the parent’s role and involvement in the program, we have developed the following guidelines and recommendations:

Parents and visitors at practices, games and or cheer competitions must stay in designated areas reserved for the spectators. Sideline areas, practice fields and locker rooms are off limits.

Parents are encouraged to cheer for their teams from the stands with enthusiasm but should never yell obscenities or derogatory remarks aimed at the opponents or conduct themselves in an offensive manner. As a result of such action, a team can be penalized for un-sportsmanlike conduct and the fan may be removed from the grounds.

A large number of people are needed to help the program run smoothly. Each parent is asked to volunteer a portion of their time during the season to help make the program run efficiently.
It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation to and from practice, games and other association functions.

If a participants grades fall below a "C" average or homework starts to become a problem, the parent should notify the head coach and together determine the best course of action to be taken.
Parents should always maintain a cooperative attitude towards coaches, participants, officials and board members. Remember, all are volunteers.