CITY club believes there’s a reason why student comes first in the term “student-athlete.” In order for players to participate on a team, they must be in good standing academically. 

This means that players must be passing their classes. If a student is having difficulties, they must be actively engaging in an improved performance plan to get back on track, like tutoring or study sessions. 

All players must also be attending school regularly. Any player that is considered chronically absent by NYS guidelines (missing over 18 days in a school year) is not eligible to play in club competitions. 

Throughout the season, players are given a personal journal where they complete entries based on an open-ended prompt. For example, “How did you feel when you walked into the venue at the start of the first tournament? How did you feel at the end of the day?” 

Prompts are designed to encourage players to thoughtfully reflect on their experiences and express their emotions. Coaches read each entry and write a personalized response to each player. 

CITY coaches and players also regularly engage in team circle talks that explore topics like leadership, self-confidence, and persevering through stressful situations. Our coaches pride themselves on creating healthy, open communication between themselves and every player.