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Bellbrook Athletic Department
Scott Killen - Middle School Assistant Principal Athletic Director
Charlie O’Dell - High School Athletic Director
sugarcreek.k12.oh.us/athletics.aspx
Excellence in Sportsmanship
A primary emphasis in athletics at Bellbrook High School and Middle School will be sportsmanship. We will
strive to be the Purple and Gold Standard in sportsmanship; this is something that we can control.
Parents/Fans
We expect the following from our parents and fans:
● Respect the game. Your child is being asked to accept the responsibility and privilege of representing
Bellbrook. A part of this responsibility is showing respect for officials’ decisions, showing respect for
opponents, and encouraging all to play by the rules and resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or
violence. We ask that you do the same.
● Model how to win, how to lose, and how to respond to officials. There is no tolerance for arguing
with officials. It is a blatant example of poor sportsmanship, it will not change the call, and it increases
the likelihood of more bad calls. More importantly, it weakens the reputation of Bellbrook Schools
and all parties associated with it.
● Conduct yourself the same way you expect your child to conduct himself or herself around you.
Whenever you step over the line, you are inviting them to do the same.
General Expectations
To ensure the safety and success of our athletic programs:
● Your child is expected to be with his/her coaches before, during, and after practices and games.
● Parents spectate. Coaches coach. During games, parents SHOULD NOT “coach” their students from
the stands – this is the coach’s responsibility. Do not compete with the coach.
● Parents are NEVER permitted at the team bench/areas. As spectators, parents should sit (and
remain) in the designated areas for spectators. The only exception is if your child is seriously injured.
● It takes a village. Your child’s team may need you as a volunteer, and we ask that you make the effort to
assist if able.
Social Media Use:
● We expect our coaches, administrators, parents, fans, and student athletes to use social media
responsibly to positively promote Bellbrook Athletics.
Communication with Coaches (next page)
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Bellbrook Athletic Department
Scott Killen - Middle School Assistant Principal Athletic Director
Charlie O’Dell - High School Athletic Director
sugarcreek.k12.oh.us/athletics.aspx
Communication with Coaches
Communication expected from coaches:
● Coaching Philosophy
● Setting expectations for athletes on team
● Locations and times of all practices and contests
● Team requirements (fees, special equipment, off-season conditioning)
● Discipline that results in the denial of your child’s participation
Communication expected from parents:
● Notification of any schedule conflicts well in advanced
● Concerns expressed directly to the coach
● Specific concerns in regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations
Appropriate concerns to discuss with coaches:
● The treatment of your child, mentally and physically
● Ways to help your child improve
● Concerns about your child’s behavior
Issues not appropriate to discuss with coaches:
● Team strategy & play calling
● Other student-athletes
Appropriate procedures for discussing concerns with coaches:
● Call/email to set up an appointment with the coach
o Coach Directory on the Athletic Department Website
o Contact the Athletic Department ONLY if unable to reach the coach.
● Do not confront a coach before or after a contest or practice.
If the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution:
● Call/email to set up an appointment with the Athletic Director.
o Scott Killen - Middle School Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
▪ scott.killen@bss.k12.oh.us
▪ 937-848-5001 x 3921
o Charlie O’Dell - High School Athletic Director
▪ charlie.odell@bss.k12.oh.us
▪ 937-848-5001 x 2512