About the Program
THE BABY SOULJAS STANDARD
We build more than athletes. We build leaders. These are the standards we hold ourselves to, at every level of the program.
Standards for Staff
What every coach, Team Mom, and volunteer commits to.
- Represent the Baby Souljas brand with professionalism on and off the field.
- Coach the whole athlete. Football knowledge is important, and so is the ability to teach, mentor, and lead young men with patience and care.
- Support the long term vision of Baby Souljas. Every decision should strengthen the program for the athletes and families we serve today and the ones who will come after them.
- Communicate openly and respectfully with families, fellow staff members, and leadership.
- Follow through on your commitments and take pride in the role you accepted.
- Model the discipline, effort, and character we ask of our athletes.
- Help protect the culture we are building by holding our standards with consistency and kindness.
Standards for Parents
How Souljas families show up for the program.
- Respect the program standards and the coaching decisions made on behalf of your athlete.
- Use our open door policy. Concerns are always welcome, and we ask that they be brought directly to leadership at the appropriate time and setting.
- Carry yourself in a way that reflects positively on your athlete, our program, and the Souljas name. This includes the sideline, the stands, social media, and every interaction with other families.
- Show up prepared and on time for practices, games, meetings, fundraisers, and team events.
- Support the fundraising, volunteer, and team commitments that keep our program running strong.
- Reinforce at home the discipline, accountability, and effort our coaches build on the field.
- Help protect the culture by leading with positivity and supporting the unity of the entire program.
Standards for Athletes
What we expect from every player wearing the Souljas colors.
- Everything is earned, not given. Playing time, positions, and respect are all built through the work you put in.
- If you want to be great, be willing to pay the price. Show up, work hard, and give your best every time.
- Bring discipline, hard work, and effort to every practice, every game, and every rep.
- Respect your coaches, your teammates, your parents, and your opponents.
- Represent the Souljas name with pride on the field, in the classroom, and in your community.
- Be coachable. Listen, learn, and apply what your coaches are teaching you.
- Finish what you start. When things get tough, dig deeper. Souljas never quit.