Read together. Sign together. Run together.
Guardian Striders is built on the R.A.I.S.E. values of American Leadership Academy: Respect, Accountability, Integrity, Service, and Excellence. This Code of Conduct isn’t a list of rules; it’s a description of who Guardian Striders are. Every family agrees to it when they register.
For Students
I will show Respect by…
- Treating every teammate, coach, and volunteer with kindness, regardless of their pace or ability.
- Cheering for every runner, including the last one to finish.
- Listening when a coach or teammate is speaking, without interrupting.
- Never mocking, teasing, or excluding anyone in this club.
I will show Accountability by…
- Showing up to practice on time and ready to run.
- Telling a coach if I am hurt, sick, or struggling. Hiding it only makes things worse.
- Following through on the commitment I made when I signed up.
- Accepting responsibility when I make a mistake, and working to make it right.
I will show Integrity by…
- Running my full intervals, even when no one is watching.
- Not cutting corners on the course or taking shortcuts during workouts.
- Being honest about how I’m feeling, with myself and with my coaches.
- Behaving the same way whether a coach is present or not.
I will show Service by…
- Looking out for teammates who are struggling and offering encouragement.
- Running alongside a teammate who needs support, even if I could go faster.
- Picking up after myself and taking care of shared spaces.
- Being the kind of teammate I would want to have.
I will pursue Excellence by…
- Giving my honest best effort at every practice and on race day.
- Focusing on my own progress, not comparing myself to others.
- Pushing through discomfort while being honest about real pain.
- Finishing what I started.
For Parents & Guardians
The adults in our students’ lives shape their experience just as much as the coaches do. We ask parents and guardians to commit to the following:
- Cheer for all runners, not just your own child. Every student is a Guardian.
- Avoid coaching from the sidelines during workouts. Trust the coaches and the process.
- Model the R.A.I.S.E. values in how you speak about the program, the coaches, and other families.
- Contact the coaching staff directly with concerns, not through your child.
- Support your child’s attendance. Consistency is how progress is made.
- On race day, cheer loudly for every single finisher.
By registering, families agree to uphold the Guardian Striders Code of Conduct for the full season.
“We Guard. We Grow. We Go.”
