Sharing this as I think it's important. Shouldn't just be the policy at my DS's club. Are other clubs doing anything similar?
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"Hello Eagleclaw Players and Families,
I hope that each of you is staying healthy and sane in this new reality caused by the COVID-19/Corona Virus pandemic. Hopefully, if we all work together in a socially responsible way, we will get through this safely.
And that is the principal subject of this message - social responsibility. In light of all the recommendations from elected officials and public health professionals, Eagleclaw has suspended its training operations but we are required to do more to comply with the law and public health requirements. I want there to be no doubt that Eagleclaw is complying with its legal obligations and its social responsibilities.
First, it is Eagleclaw's view that the current situation is not an extended Spring Break, a "snow day" or simply an unexpected vacation from school or work. This is not a time for play dates or get-togethers of any kind. Our players' schools have closed for a reason and our training operations have been shut down for the same reason. We have been instructed to stay at home as much as possible. We must do everything we can to slow the infection rate and community transmission rate of the virus.
In the Bay area, 7 counties are now under a "shelter in place" order, meaning that by law people are required to stay at home. We may soon be under similar restrictions.
As a matter of looking out for the health and safety of our players and families and in keeping with our duty to be a socially responsible organization, Eagleclaw is announcing and implementing a new policy regarding personal and group training sessions. Until further notice, Eagleclaw coaches may not conduct private personal or group training sessions with Eagleclaw players and may not solicit or encourage Eagleclaw players to participate in such sessions.
This new policy has already been communicated to our coaches and the full text of the policy is below for you to read. It is important that you know exactly what has been communicated to our coaching staff.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new policy, please reach out to me directly.
In difficult times we discover what we are made of. We must all endure sacrifices and inconveniences in these challenging times. Eagleclaw is an extremely strong, resilient and vibrant community of players, families and coaches and we will all get through this safely if we act collectively and in a socially responsible manner. I am not sure if any other clubs or organizations have taken the step we are taking today to clarify our position unequivocally, but we are not waiting. Eagleclaw always leads, especially when it comes to the health and safety of our players and families. I hope you will understand.
Joe Campos
Executive Director/Technical Director
Eagleclaw Football Club
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TEMPORARY POLICY ON PERSONAL & GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS
NEW POLICY: Until further notice, Eagleclaw coaches may not conduct private in-person training sessions with Eagleclaw players and may not in any way solicit or encourage Eagleclaw players to participate in private training sessions with Eagleclaw coaches. This policy applies to one-on-one sessions and group sessions. This rule has no exceptions. As coaches, we must do our part to support the public health response to the Corona Virus crisis and encourage Eagleclaw players to train at home on their own to keep their skills sharp. We understand that Eagleclaw coaches are part-time employees and on their own time may choose to ignore public health advice and conduct personal or group training sessions with players from other clubs. While we cannot require you not to do so, we strongly encourage you not to do so. We also understand that Eagleclaw players and families may ignore public health advice and seek out personal or group training sessions with other coaches and we cannot prohibit them from doing so. It is important, however, that Eagleclaw coaches not contribute to creating a mentality in the soccer community and among parents and players that it is safe and/or responsible at this time to assemble in any numbers for whatever purpose, training or otherwise. We will be informing Eagleclaw parents today of this policy, so they know personal or group training sessions with Eagleclaw coaches are prohibited until further notice.
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"Hello Eagleclaw Players and Families,
I hope that each of you is staying healthy and sane in this new reality caused by the COVID-19/Corona Virus pandemic. Hopefully, if we all work together in a socially responsible way, we will get through this safely.
And that is the principal subject of this message - social responsibility. In light of all the recommendations from elected officials and public health professionals, Eagleclaw has suspended its training operations but we are required to do more to comply with the law and public health requirements. I want there to be no doubt that Eagleclaw is complying with its legal obligations and its social responsibilities.
First, it is Eagleclaw's view that the current situation is not an extended Spring Break, a "snow day" or simply an unexpected vacation from school or work. This is not a time for play dates or get-togethers of any kind. Our players' schools have closed for a reason and our training operations have been shut down for the same reason. We have been instructed to stay at home as much as possible. We must do everything we can to slow the infection rate and community transmission rate of the virus.
In the Bay area, 7 counties are now under a "shelter in place" order, meaning that by law people are required to stay at home. We may soon be under similar restrictions.
As a matter of looking out for the health and safety of our players and families and in keeping with our duty to be a socially responsible organization, Eagleclaw is announcing and implementing a new policy regarding personal and group training sessions. Until further notice, Eagleclaw coaches may not conduct private personal or group training sessions with Eagleclaw players and may not solicit or encourage Eagleclaw players to participate in such sessions.
This new policy has already been communicated to our coaches and the full text of the policy is below for you to read. It is important that you know exactly what has been communicated to our coaching staff.
If you have any questions or concerns about the new policy, please reach out to me directly.
In difficult times we discover what we are made of. We must all endure sacrifices and inconveniences in these challenging times. Eagleclaw is an extremely strong, resilient and vibrant community of players, families and coaches and we will all get through this safely if we act collectively and in a socially responsible manner. I am not sure if any other clubs or organizations have taken the step we are taking today to clarify our position unequivocally, but we are not waiting. Eagleclaw always leads, especially when it comes to the health and safety of our players and families. I hope you will understand.
Joe Campos
Executive Director/Technical Director
Eagleclaw Football Club
________________________
TEMPORARY POLICY ON PERSONAL & GROUP TRAINING SESSIONS
NEW POLICY: Until further notice, Eagleclaw coaches may not conduct private in-person training sessions with Eagleclaw players and may not in any way solicit or encourage Eagleclaw players to participate in private training sessions with Eagleclaw coaches. This policy applies to one-on-one sessions and group sessions. This rule has no exceptions. As coaches, we must do our part to support the public health response to the Corona Virus crisis and encourage Eagleclaw players to train at home on their own to keep their skills sharp. We understand that Eagleclaw coaches are part-time employees and on their own time may choose to ignore public health advice and conduct personal or group training sessions with players from other clubs. While we cannot require you not to do so, we strongly encourage you not to do so. We also understand that Eagleclaw players and families may ignore public health advice and seek out personal or group training sessions with other coaches and we cannot prohibit them from doing so. It is important, however, that Eagleclaw coaches not contribute to creating a mentality in the soccer community and among parents and players that it is safe and/or responsible at this time to assemble in any numbers for whatever purpose, training or otherwise. We will be informing Eagleclaw parents today of this policy, so they know personal or group training sessions with Eagleclaw coaches are prohibited until further notice.
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