Scotts Valley Girls Softball

Coaches Code of Conduct

• I will provide positive support, care and encouragement for players participating in SVGS.

• I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the emotional and physical development of each player.

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

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

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

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and umpires at every game and practice.

• I will respect the integrity and judgment of the umpires and avoid disrespectful actions or any words towards them or in reaction to a specific call during play.

• I will display cordial conduct to opposing team coaches, players and fans

• I will not embarrass any player by yelling or reprimanding during practices or games

• I will & must employ a rotating batting order where each player moves position in each game.

•  I will & must play each child at least one inning of defense on the infield every game.

• I will be knowledgeable in the rules of ASA fast pitch softball and the local rules of SVGS & will teach those rules to the players.

• I will remember that I am a youth sports coach/assistant coach and the game is for the player & not the adults.

Failure to comply to any of the above will result in:

1^st   offense  A verbal warning from SVGS Board of Directors

2^nd  offense  A 2 game suspension

3^rd  offense  Permanent removal as coach/assistant coach from SVGS League.