Dallas Sports Federation Program Mission and Objectives

Mission Statement

The mission of the Dallas Sports Federation Club is glorify God by providing young athletes with the opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of basketball at a highly competitive level. We offer a program, which will develop and improve individual as well as team skills, promote good sportsmanship, team spirit, and encourage character development. The club demands a high degree of ethical conduct by all its coaches, players, volunteers, and parents so that it provides a good example for the community, opponents, and its participants, thus helping their growth to adulthood. By accomplishing these goals, the Dallas Sports Federation will provide our players with additional exposure to the game of basketball thereby enhancing their opportunity to play at the junior high and high school level or beyond.

Goals and Objectives

1. Offer a program that focuses on fundamental basketball skills development, team play, basketball education, and positive club activities. Provide team players with an opportunity to have fun!
2. To be financially sound and provide affordable membership to all those who are willing and able to make a commitment to our club.
3. Promote member family involvement and values. 
4. Provide coaching of the highest quality available and use other resources that enhance player development.
5. Be an example of class and quality, conducting ourselves in an honorable and sportsmanlike manner.
6. Strive to seek out the strongest competition. Strong competition helps the team improve and reveals our weaknesses.

Coaching Philosophy and Strategy

It will be the responsibility of the coaches to develop the team members ' individual character, physical skills, and knowledge of the game of basketball. At its best, basketball is a team game. Success is built on disciplined practice which in turn leads to success in games and renews commitment to practicing. Dallas Sports Federation coaches will be responsible for assessing penalties for improper behavior or violations of club guidelines. Conflicting coaching ideas, concepts, or techniques will not be taught. All coaches will share common beliefs about teaching of fundamental concepts, therefore providing a continuous and proper learning environment. Our method of instruction shall include: Elementary Instruction, Fundamental Reinforcement, and Progressive Drill Execution. Dallas Sports Federation coaches will all meet regularly to discuss team philosophy and  game strategy. 

Playing Time 

There is NO “equal” play rule. We believe that your investment pays for practice time not for playing time. If you have any questions other then “playing time” questions please feel free to approach your coach. We do not promise equal playing time but do promise playing time to all who show up to practice and give their best effort. Please feel free to contact the Club Director to resolved any potential game time conflicts.

Expectations

The Dallas Sports Federation has high standards for everyone involved in the club.

PLAYERS - All DSF players must demonstrate a commitment to the game of basketball through teamwork, hustle, intensity, and a positive attitude. All players are expected to possess the following talents and attributes necessary to blend their personality and physical skills into the team unit:

Character: Respect for others, and oneself, with the desire to see those on your team succeed.

Athletic Ability: Speed, above average ball handling and shooting, average agility, and maintain peak physical conditioning.

Conduct: Follow the directions and guidance provided by team coaches. Behavior that leaves a positive impression when representing the Dallas Sports Federation. Show no disrespect towards game officials, fans, other athletes, or coaches. Do not use profanity, or ethnic or racial slurs. Do not strike or otherwise physically abuse other athletes. Never exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct.

Athletes are expected to attend all practices and tournaments and give the coach and team their best effort at all times.

Excused absences will be given for family & school. These excused absences should be the exception, not the rule. They should be cleared with the coach ahead of time. Coaches will not tolerate poor efforts from the athlete or unexcused absences. Frequent excused absences or poor efforts will result in suspension from tournaments and possible expulsion from the club. 

COACHES - All Dallas Sports Federation coaches are selected based on their ability to teach fundamental skills and clearly communicate with the athletes, along with a past history of proven coaching success. Coaches must:
1. Be able to convey the ideas and concepts of basketball fundamentals in terms clearly understandable to the players.
2. Uphold the highest standards of integrity and sportsmanship.
3. Have a past record of successful coaching.
4. Set a positive life example for the players.
6. Abstain from any and all unsportsmanlike conduct.
7. Subscribe and adhere to the Dallas Sports Federation coaching philosophy and strategy.
8. Be available as needed for practices and games.

PARENTS – Dallas Sports Federation parents must build up and support their player, other team members, and parents of other team members. Parents must possess high moral principals, be honest and fair, and set a superlative example for others. Parents are also responsible for providing suitable arrangements for the transportation of their player to practices, clinics, and tournaments. Parents are expected to abstain from unprofessional conduct such as: disrespect toward or harassment of game officials, fans athletes, or coaches; ethnic or racial slurs; and unsportsmanlike conduct. In addition to this all playing time, substitution patterns, and game management should be left to the sole discretion of the coaching staff.  If there are ever problems or issues to discuss we ask that you not approach a coach directly but rather contact program director Steven M. Lee.

PARENT PARTICIPATION OPPORTUNITIES

Dallas Sports Federation parents are openly encouraged to participate in our club. There are many areas where parents can contribute, whether skilled in basketball or not.

They include:

Team Manager - An individual who helps with the administration and management of the team in addition to the welfare of all team members at training and competition. 

Statisticians - Game stats are an important part of developing players. To accurately track player performance, we need two stat keepers per game. This includes tracking substitutions, player fouls, and game scores.  

Team videographer - Video tapes of games are an exceptional tool to aid the coach in determining areas needing improvement.

Fund Raising Committee - Parents who serve on this committee would be in charge of carrying out the current fund raising plan, and developing new methods for obtaining funds for the club.

Solicit Donations of Consumables - We use tons of bottled water, towels, and first aid supplies (especially cold packs) during the season. If you know a business person who sells these things.

Other Committees - Parents also have the opportunity to serve on the Tournament Committee, the Recruiting Committee, or the Publications Committee.