Social Media Policy 

The purpose of the Social Media Policy is to ensure that all members of our community—athletes, coaches, and parents—use social media responsibly, respectfully, and in a way that reflects the values of our club. 

Social media is a powerful tool—let’s use it to uplift, inspire, and build a strong volleyball community. When in doubt, pause before you post. 

ALL TEAM SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS MUST ADD Payton Oakden (Social Media Director)


For Athletes
Be Respectful & Positive 

  • ● Represent yourself, your teammates, and the club with integrity. 
  • ● Zero tolerance on negative comments about teammates, coaches, opponents, 

referees, officials, or tournament organizers. 

Protect Your Privacy 

  • ● Don’t share personal information (e.g., addresses, phone numbers, schedules). 
  • ● No posting photos or videos of others without their written consent.

Think Before You Post 

  • ● If you wouldn’t say it in person, don’t post it online. 
  • ● Remember that posts are public and permanent—even if deleted later. 

No Bullying or Harassment 

● Zero tolerance for cyberbullying, hate speech, or discriminatory content. 

For Coaches
Lead by Example 

  • ● Maintain professionalism in all posts and interactions. 
  • ● Avoid engaging in arguments or controversial discussions online. 


Protect Athlete Welfare 

  • ● Never post images or videos of athletes without parental consent. 
  • ● Coaches will only contact athletes and their families through TeamSnap 

messaging or email when TeamSnap is not possible. Coaches will never directly message athletes or their families through social media. 

Club Representation 

  • ● Use official club accounts for promotional or team-related content. 
  • ● Refrain from sharing confidential team matters or internal issues. 

For Parents and Guardians Supportive Engagement 

  • ● Celebrate your child’s and team’s achievements online in a positive way. 
  • ● Do not criticize coaches, referees, or other athletes publicly. 

Respect Boundaries 

  • ● Don’t tag or post about other children without parental permission. 
  • ● Keep comments constructive and avoid fueling online drama. 

Use Official Channels 

● Direct concerns or feedback to coaches or club staff privately—not via public posts. 

Violations & Consequences 

  • ● First offense: Written warning. 
  • ● Second offense: Temporary suspension from club activities. 

● Repeated or serious violations: Possible removal from the club