Participation (playing time) in interscholastic sports varies with the age and skill level of student-athletes.  The department  has adopted the following guidelines:

Middle School Sports

•	All athletes who dress for the game will participate in that game,  regardless of the score or student ability level;
•	Given the broad continuum of skills at this developmental level,  no athletes receive individual awards.  All athletes are given certificates of participation.

Upper School Sports – Junior Varsity Level
Junior Varsity sports provide a transition for skill development and participation between Middle School sports and Varsity sports.  The goal of the department is to achieve a balance between an "all play" philosophy and strategies for winning.

•	All athletes receive coaching  that is positive and supportive of their individual potential.
•	All athletes receive individual and group instruction in skills.
•	All athletes receive an individualized training program for off-season fitness.

Upper School Sports – Varsity Level
Coaching is done in an environment that seeks to receive the highest degree of commitment from student-athletes while providing them with positive motivational support for their efforts.  In terms of playing time at games:

•	Coaches will assist students with individual skill development that shows students how to improve their playing capacities.
•	Coaches will provide individualized training programs for off-season fitness and information on off-season training camps.
•	Athletes will receive playing time according to their skill level.
•	Awards are given to student-athletes after the season in conjunction with recommendations from coaches.

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