Build a family season agreement

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Build a Family Season Agreement

Put the practical expectations of a season on one page before different assumptions become arguments. Let your athlete help decide what a workable commitment looks like.

When to use it

Use this before registering or when the household schedule changes during a season.

Put It into Practice

  1. List school, work, caregiving and travel commitments together; mark the evenings that are already full before adding basketball.
  2. Ask your athlete which parts they want to own, then assign transport, payment reminders and equipment responsibilities to named adults.
  3. Agree on one review date and a simple way to flag overload; changing the plan should not require a crisis.

What It Can Look Like

A family agrees to two sessions weekly, one shared packing checklist and a Sunday schedule check; the athlete chooses whether to add optional practice.

Your notes stay on this page. They are not saved or sent. Print before leaving to keep a copy.

Take it with you: Keep the agreement visible and revisit it when real life changes, rather than treating it as a test of loyalty.

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