NEXT LEVEL SPORTS FAQs

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Refund Policy

Email notification is required to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before the start of the league. A full refund will be given if request is made prior to season. A full credit is applied toward a future NLS event if refund is requested within 1 week of season starting. After second week, NO refunds or credits will be issued.

Can I make a team request?
We do not accept any team request. This makes the goal to have fair and balanced team extremely difficult. On each team we try to balance teams based on talent, siblings, gender (in that order.) We will try to have each team balanced with a familiar face on each team. We also can not accommodate 

Is NLS a competitive sports organization?
Yes and No. Depending on the sport and age group, game score is kept resulting in one team winning and the other losing. However, with our coaching program, we strictly enforce equal play. For basketball, there are substitutions every 5 minutes and for football each player plays every position. To become a coach with NLS, one has to ensure participant has fun and learns about the particular sport being played.

What do I need to bring to each game?
For every sport, each participant is responsible to provide

1. Water or sports drink
2. Mouthpiece (flag football)
3. Closed toe sport footwear
4. Team jersery is required for each game

Does NLS have a program to ensure safety of participants?
A safe program begins with planning. Next Level Way is the program used to communicate NLS expectations to coaches. Through this program, expectations for Next Level Sports volunteer coaches are communicated (Click here to view coaching expectations.) While accidents may happen, we plan for having zero incidents through closely monitoring games, communicating and demonstrating fair and safe play, and enforcing rules of game.

My child has never played before, how will be he/she fit in?
Most participants in the NLS are just beginning. Next Level is instructional and is designed to be inclusive. Our drills are set up to challenge the more skilled, and also give beginners confidence to continue improve and have fun.

Who do I contact regarding questions I may have about a game experience, registration, or how to get involved?
For any questions/concerns regarding game experience, there are two options. One can call their particular coach, or contact the following people:

Flag Football - Arnold Haynes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Marlon Pugh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Basketball - Arnold Haynes at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sport Clinics - Kyle Helton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Track - Chris Sydnor at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sponsorship / Donations - Joni C. Helton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

General Parent Concerns - Joni C. Helton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Payment Questions - Joni C. Helton at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

All inquiries will be addressed to within 48 hours.

What happens on inclement weather?
The Lower Merion Township and School District determines game cancellations due to weather. All game cancellations will be updated on website. NLS makes every opportunity to make up game cancellations but reserves right to not to do so if scheduling prevents that from happening.

Is Next Level looking for parent coaches?
Next Level is always looking for parent coaches. Every parent or person does not qualify to coach. Individual does not have to be an expert, however, they must be able to follow Next Level Coaching Guidelines and Next Level Way philosophy.