COACHES
CODE OF CONDUCT
1) I will remember that
children participate to have FUN and that the game is for the youth NOT
THE ADULTS.
2) I will learn the RULES
of the game and regulations set by the
3) I will be a positive role
model for my players and encourage SPORTSMANSHIP by showing respect and
courtesy, and by demonstrating POSITIVE SUPPORT for all players.
4) I will not engage in any
kind of UNSPORTSMAN-LIKE conduct with officials, coaches, players, and
parents such as: taunting, refusing to
shake hands, or using profane language or gestures.
5) I will not encourage any
behaviors that would endanger the health and well being of any of the players.
6) I will teach my players to
play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or
violence or name calling.
7) I will demand that my
players treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with RESPECT
regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
8) I will teach my players that
“playing hard” and “doing one’s best” is more important than winning” so
that the outcome of a game or their performance will never defeat them.
9) I will praise my players for
competing fairly and trying hard, and make my players feel like WINNERS
every time.
10) I will never ridicule or
yell at my players or other participants for making a mistake or losing a
competition.
11) I will emphasize SKILL
DEVELOPMENT and practices and how they benefit my players, over winning a
baseball game.
12) I will promote the emotional
and physical well being of all the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may
have for my players to win.
13) I will demand a sports
environment for my players that is free from DRUGS, TOBACCO, and ALCOHOL,
and refrain from their use at all
14) I promise to be positive
about my players experience in
15) I have read the
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