What follows is the NMHA Competitive Program Policy on Coaches Influence on non-NMHA related activity. There has been concerns raised by our membership about coaches imposing restrictions against non-NMHA hockey related activity. The most frequently heard complaint is that players are told by coaches that they may not participate in High School Hockey and play on a Raider Team. This policy is intended to clarify the NMHA Competitive Committee's position on this issue. Coaches may not under any circumstance prohibit or discourage any activity which does not directly time conflict with team events. Players are expected to attend all team activities, properly prepared and sufficiently rested to participate. Coaches are responsible to assess players preparedness and ensure that they are not unduly fatigued. Should players be unable to participate, coaches may impose sanctions according to team rules.