Coaching Code of Conduct

• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win. 

• I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group. 

• I will communicate effectively with all parents involved with regards to practices, games, schedules, concessions and all league events. 

• I will always act in a professional manner when dealing with other coaches, umpires, parents, league officials and all other’s associated with the organization.

• I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. 

• I promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players. 

• I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players. 

• I will not cheat or engage in any form of unethical behavior that violates league rules. 

• I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events. 

• I will be knowledgeable in the rules of baseball, and I will teach these rules to my players. 

• I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach. 

• I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults. 

• I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.