Coach's Code of Conduct
It is the goal of Stateline Youth Athletics to provide a positive
and instructive environment for all participants. Coaches are an essential part
of assuring that the children and their families enjoy their experience with our
league. As a coach, the responsibility rests with you to teach sound baseball
technique and sportsmanship as well as serve as a role model for all involved. The children and their parents alike will be watching you and the way that you
respond to all situations. It is essential that your conduct represent the
league and yourself in the best possible way.
As a COACH of Stateline Youth Athletics, I agree to
the following Code of Conduct:
- I will treat all children with respect, being positive and constructive at
all times to all players and umpires. I will not use abusive language or actions
and will control my anger at all times. I will insist that parents and members
of my team follow my example.
- I will continuously improve my baseball coaching skill by attending
League-sponsored coaching clinics to the best of my ability (outside clinics are
encouraged as well).
- I will have registration/medical release forms and a first aid kit on hand
whenever my team is together.
- I will treat all umpires with respect, recognizing that they are
volunteers like me, and that baseball rules involve judgment. If I have
complaints, I will use the appropriate methods of appeal during the game
avoiding confrontational behavior on the field. After the game I may go through
the proper channels for resolution.
- I will monitor the behavior of my team's parents in the stands and will
take action as necessary to ensure proper conduct.
- I will promote sportsmanlike conduct, shaking hands with the opposing
coach after each game, encouraging my team member to cheer positively and shake
hands with the other team in a sportsmanlike manner after the game as well. I
will not tolerate negative cheering, trash-talking, or displays of anger or
disrespect by my team.
- I will conduct regular practices that will be used to teach sound baseball
fundamentals while being fun for all involved. Unless parents approve of their
child leaving practice on their own, I will be sure that an adult is present
until every player has been picked up after practice.
- I will not seek to manipulate drafts, tryouts, or league rules to achieve
an unfair advantage for my team.
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