Code of Conduct

Coaches, players, and spectators are at all times representing the school and should remember that their actions will influence others.

Coaches

  1. Respect each player as an individual with unique needs, experience, and characteristics and develop this understanding and respect among the players.
  2. Take pride in being a good example of a coach in appearance, conduct, language, and sportsmanship. Teach the players the importance of these standards.
  3. Demonstrate and instill in players respect for and courtesy toward opposing players, coaches, and officials.
  4. Exhibit and develop in players the ability to accept defeat or victory gracefully.
  5. Teach players to play within the spirit of the game and the letter of the rules. Coaches should be well versed in league rules and agreements.
  6. Emphasize the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play in all competitive situations.
  7. Encourage spectators to show respect for opponents and officials and to recognize good play and sportsmanship. When spectators behave inappropriately, the coach should assist in curtailing the crowd reaction. 

Players

  1. Value one’s personal integrity.
  2. Strive for excellence.
  3. Willingly abide by the spirit of the rules as well as the letter of the rules throughout all games and practices.
  4. Treat all players, officials and coaches with respect and courtesy.
  5. Graciously accept constructive criticism.
  6. Exhibit dignity in manner and dress when representing one’s school both on and off the court or playing field.
  7. Recognize and value the contribution of each team member. Keep the importance of winning in perspective with regard to other
  8. Emphasize the importance of the team over the self.

Spectators

  1. Recognize the official as a person of integrity and qualification, and respect the decisions accordingly.
  2. Refrain from creating disturbances which would be detrimental to the flow of the game and/or the safety of the participants involved.
  3. Show respect for all players, coaches, and officials regardless of their own team loyalty. This is essential for raising the standards of good sportsmanship.
  4. Cheering should be limited to encouraging words; spectators should refrain from taunting officials or opponents.
  5. Spectators who do not follow the code of conduct may be asked to leave an athletic contest.