Coaching Code of Conduct

Coaching a youth sport program is a privilege that is not to be taken for granted. As a coach, you have an important role in the development of the youth in our community. We strive to teach each child the positive values of good sportsmanship, respect, fair play and teamwork – values they can use throughout their lives. As such, each coach is asked to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

1. I will promote good sportsmanship and have fun in the process.

2. I realize, accept and will practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not only on its playing ability, but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy and manner.

3. I will know and understand the rules and abide by them.

4. I will communicate with players and their parents as appropriate. When approached by a parent to discuss any issue, I will interact and respond in a courteous manner.

5. I understand that physical or verbal abuse of an official, coach, player, or spectator, including obscene gestures, will not be tolerated.

6. I understand most of the umpires are “in training” as are the players. I recognize that all umpires will make mistakes occasionally, and as a coach, I will give the umpires the respect their position within the game deserves.

7. At times rule interpretations are needed during the game and will be taken up with the umpire. Such conversations will be handled in a civil manner and once the umpire has made his/her final ruling, the managers will make no further field protest.

8. I understand profanity is expressly forbidden at all times at the Little League complex.

9. I understand alcoholic beverages, tobacco and vapor products on the field are prohibited at the Little League complex.

Any and all concerns regarding the code of conduct will be brought to the SLYAA board. Each violation of the code of conduct will be individually addressed by the board and may result in discipline ranging from verbal warning up to and including expulsion from the league.