NWA · N34 — PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Date: May 19, 2026

ATHLETE: [Athlete Name] (N34)
PRIMARY SPORT: Basketball
PARENT / GUARDIAN: [Parent / Guardian Name]
CONTRACT TERM: June 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026


SECTION 1 — THE COMMITMENT

The athlete enters this agreement with a clear understanding that there is No Way Around the work. In basketball, as in life, the path forward is through — through the reps, through the setbacks, through the moments when quitting feels easier than continuing. This contract is not about stats or starting spots. It is about who the athlete becomes in the process of pursuing excellence.


SECTION 2 — ATHLETIC COMMITMENTS

The athlete agrees to the following commitments on the field, court, or mat for the duration of this contract:

  1. Attend every practice
  2. No complaints, no excuses
  3. Give max effort every session
  4. Show up ready to compete
  5. Be coachable
  6. Communicate with coaches
  7. Respect teammates and opponents
  8. Lead by example


SECTION 3 — LIFE COMMITMENTS

Discipline does not stop when the game ends. The athlete agrees to the following responsibilities at home and in daily life:

  1. Makes bed daily
  2. Completes homework daily
  3. Puts away folded laundry
  4. Room is in order
  5. Things are where they belong
  6. No screen time until responsibilities are done


SECTION 4 — BEHAVIORAL CLAUSE

Behavior is always more important than the outcome. The athlete agrees to represent themselves, their family, and their team with integrity — in wins, in losses, in practice, and in public. The N34 standard is not a ceiling. It is a floor. In basketball, every interaction — with coaches, teammates, and opponents — is an opportunity to demonstrate the character that outlasts any scoreboard. Accountability is not optional; it is the foundation on which everything else is built.


SECTION 5 — EFFORT STANDARD

Effort is graded on a scale of 1–10 based on attitude and work ethic — not performance outcomes.
Minimum acceptable effort: 6/10
Standard expectation: 8/10
Effort reviews will be conducted: Monthly

The score is not about how many shots go in. It is about whether the athlete showed up mentally, competed with intensity, and treated every rep as if it mattered — because it does.


SECTION 6 — REWARD STRUCTURE

The following rewards have been agreed upon:

  - SIGNING BONUS (earned on day one): New basketball shoes
  - MILESTONE REWARD: Upon achieving "Complete full summer term without missing a session", the player earns: Jordan Brand hoodie
  - ELITE ACHIEVEMENT: Upon achieving "Earn a starting position", the player earns: Trip to an NBA game


SECTION 7 — AGREEMENT

By signing below, we commit to this development plan and the N34 standard. This contract represents a mutual commitment between athlete and parent/guardian.


PLAYER SIGNATURE: _________________________     DATE: __________


PARENT / GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _________________________     DATE: __________


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