Experiences should always focus on positive youth development opportunities for all youth, even those that may be struggling with behavior issues. If you have tried a variety of behavior management strategies with no success in correcting the member's unacceptable behavior, your next step is to contact the cheerleader’s parents and your Athletic Director. Your Director should provide support in dealing with the behavior management challenge. Sometimes, this may include setting up a meeting between you, the member, his/her parents/guardians and the Administration. The ultimate goal is to find a mutually beneficial way for the child to positively participate and benefit from your program. Extreme Discipline or expulsion from the team when warranted (example: violation of Ohio laws)-- a members inappropriate behavior may be turned over to the proper law enforcement authorities. This includes situations involving minors and alcohol and/or illegal drugs, tobacco products, sexual activity, physical harm to self or others, theft, destruction of property, etc. Behavior that warrants investigation and/or action by law enforcement can potentially lead to litigation. If you are dealing with member behavior issues that involve violation of Ohio law, you must contact your Administrator immediately.