Team Selection Policy

Philosophy

In accordance with our philosophy of athletics and our desire to see as many students as possible participate in the athletic program while at Trinity, we encourage coaches to keep as many students as they can without unbalancing the integrity of their sport. Time, space, facilities, equipment, personal preference, and other factors will place limitations on the most effective squad size for any particular sport. However, when developing policy with respect to squad selection, please strive to maximize the opportunities for our students without diluting the quality of the program.

Cutting Policies

1. Responsibility
1. Choosing the members of athletic squads is the sole responsibility of the coaches of those squads.
2. Non-varsity coaches shall take into consideration the policies established by the head coach in that particular program when selecting final team rosters.
3. Prior to squad selection, the coach shall provide the following information to all candidates for the team:
1. extent of try-out period
2. criteria used to select the team
3. practice commitment if they make the team
4. game commitments
2. Procedure
1. When a squad cut becomes a necessity, the process will include three important elements.
1. each candidate shall have competed in a minimum of three practice sessions
2. have performed in at least one intrasquad game
3. be personally informed of the cut by the coach
2. Cut list are not to be posted.
3. Coaches will discuss alternative possibilities for participation in the sport or other areas of the activities program.
4. If a coach anticipates difficulties arising as a result of squad selection, he/she should discuss the situation with the athletic administrator.