CODES
COACH CODE OF CONDUCT
January 22, 2020
THE RESPONSIBLE COACH Code of Conduct
1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
2. Coaches must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the IYSA and the Rules of IWSL
4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
5. Coaches must NOT exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance.
7. Coaches must ensure at the activities they direct or advocate is appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the player (and, where appropriate, their parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
10. Coaches must always promote the appropriate Code of Conduct and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents and spectators alike. Never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behavior contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behavior and experience and be a role model for players, parents, and spectators.
PLAYER CODE OF CONDUCT
January 22, 2020
Player Code of Conduct:
Players must not use offensive or abusive language at practices or games.
Players must not intentionally harm or threaten coaches, teammates, or opponents.
Players will not use social networking websites, cell phones, or other forms of technology to harass or threaten coaches, teammates, or opponents.
Players will display a positive attitude and show respect toward coaches, teammates, opponents, and referees.
Players will not speak to or engage a referee unless the referee initiates a discussion or in the case of an emergency or safety issue.
Players will shake hands with the opposing team after each game.
Abusive and obscene language, violent play, violent conduct, fighting and other behavior detrimental to the game will not be tolerated.
FAMILY PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
January 22, 2020
We ask that you support these principles with the following behaviors at both home and away events:
I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices.
I will respect the officials and their authority.
I will never question or confront coaches at the game field, instead I will speak to coaches at a separate and agreed upon time and place.
I will remember that athletes participate to have fun and that the game is for our youth, not for adults.
I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a game.
I will guide my child to treat other players, coaches, officials, and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.
I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of student athletes regardless of any personal desire for my own child to win or play.
I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the well-being of the athletes.
I will be a positive role model for my child by displaying sportsmanship, respect and courtesy, as well as positive support for all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every practice or sporting event.
I will not engage in unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent such as booing, taunting, refusing to shake hands or using profane language or gestures.
I will not verbally or physically engage any athletes from the other teams under any circumstances. If I have concerns, I will reach out to the club administrator.
I understand that any violation of this code of conduct may be cause for removal, suspension or permanent expulsion from future athletic contest(s).