Billeting FAQ's

A caring and supportive family! It can be overwhelming for a player to be so far away from home. A thoughtful host family appreciates that each player is unique and that communication and mutual understanding take effort. Host families also serve as authority figures, role models and extended family to their assigned player(s). While hosts receive a monetary honorarium to help offset some of the costs, the true rewards are in the lasting relationships that are developed.

Yes, provided each player has his/her own private bedroom and closet. Two (or more) players can share transportation expenses, and often times provide camaraderie for one another. All of our players fill out a detailed application and must comply with specific guidelines for behavior and academic performance.

We ask that you provide: » A separate, private bedroom furnished much like a dorm room (bed, desk & chair, clothing storage). » Nutritious meals including breakfast, lunch and dinner, and snacks to meet the needs of a high performing youth athlete.  A caring, friendly, and family oriented home atmosphere. » The same guidance and attention you would want for your own children.

» Must follow all team and host family house rules and show respect for other host family members. » Must help keep commonly used areas of the host family home tidy and clean, keep their room clean, assist in preparing and cleaning up from meals and doing their own laundry unless other arrangements are made with the billet family.

• Establish a set of guidelines early on so the player knows what is expected of them. 
• Find out what types of foods the player likes to eat and understand the nutritional requirements of an elite athlete. 
• Understand a player’s practice and game schedule to plan mealtime. 
• Respect a player’s privacy and need for independence. 
• Create an open line of communication with the player’s parents. 
• Make the player feel comfortable, not only in your home but in your community. 
• Be a good listener if a player is stressed about playing time, team issues, homesickness, etc.
• Take an interest in player’s season and go to games whenever possible.

• Know what is expected and acceptable in the host family’s house.
• Be respectful of your new surroundings. After all, you are a guest in someone else’s house.
• Don’t take things for granted. Just because something may be acceptable in your own house doesn’t mean it is acceptable with your host family.
• Be willing to participate in family dinner and activities where appropriate.
• Serve as a positive role model for younger children in the host family.
• Be willing to communicate with host family.
• Don’t take out your problems on the host family.