Visitation reminds teams that they are not private clubs. PA allows for a large amount of freedom. But coaches and teams can not do whatever they want. Observers are an essential way to keep the PA leadership, and Dr. Kunkel informed about what is going well and what seems to need improvement. The leadership also needs to be able to anticipate upcoming actions and projects, to avoid trouble, assist with logistics and to give good advice.
Visitors can be a resource for coaches and teams.
They can try to answer questions, give advice, help with trouble, and give encouragement and praise. If a coach needs the help of another adult, or if a substitute is needed, visitors who are familiar with that team are better prepared to step into that role. Visitor Guidelines 1. During the team meeting our goal is to avoid interrupting, interfering or taking over from the coach. Sometimes However common sense indicates that sometimes the visitor should participate in the meeting.