2015-2016 Coach Contract

2015-2016 COACH CONTRACT

ICE Fastpitch Organization believes that the essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are incorporated in the concept of sportsmanship and the “six pillars of character”: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship. With these, our athletes can obtain their highest potential. All coaches in the organization must agree to the following:

Show respect to others, including players, umpires, families and spectators.
Will teach the fundamentals of the game using age appropriate drills and instruction.
Set a good example for players and parents alike.
Will not criticize an opposing team, its players, coaches, or fans verbally or by gestures.
Recognize good play and encourage greater effort when mistakes are made.
Recognize initiative and hustle.
Congratulate the winning team and encourage the losing team.
Will not yell at officials, doing so shows disrespect for the game and sets a poor standard of sportsmanship. Disagreements with umpires should be handled in a civil manner. Serious issues should be handled after the game in private, out of the view of players and spectators.
Will not use vulgar or profane language, or make inappropriate remarks when with the team.
Will dress tastefully, in a manner consistent with coaching young athletes.
Will remember that all managers, coaches, scorekeepers, and board members are volunteers, and will strive to make their involvement a positive experience.
Along with game officials, will be responsible for the conduct and control of the team and spectators. Anyone displaying aggressive or out-of-control behavior will be asked to leave the area. Remember that fan and player reaction is often in step with that of the coach.
Will leave all facilities clean upon departure.
Clarkston Community Schools fields will all be scheduled through Jan Pingston.
Will ensure that your team fulfills volunteer obligations needed by the Organization to sustain the fundraising activities (Charitable Gaming and ICE Breaker Tournament).
Will be responsible for outfitting the team in Organization approved uniforms.
Must use Organization approved sources for all ICE apparel (spirit wear).
Will be responsible for entering their teams into tournaments, leagues, and/or scrimmages.
Will be responsible for collecting players fees, and collecting and storing proper paperwork from players at the beginning of the season, including birth certificate copies, Player/Parent Code of Conduct, Emergency Medical Consent, and Publicity Consent forms.
Will keep financial records on the form provided, and receipts, and turn them in to the Organization Treasurer at the end of the season.
All equipment purchased with team or organization monies remains property of ICE Fastpitch.
Will be responsible for having a team representative at all coach meetings.
Will be responsible for scheduling and attending practices at regular intervals, throughout the year.
All players must try out before being added to team.
Demonstrate ongoing commitment to well-being and development of athletes on and off the field.
Help ensure player safety by being aware of and teaching the importance of the following: conditioning, hydration, nutrition, safe equipment, injury prevention.
Will uphold the rules and regulations of the game.
Will undergo ASA ACE Coaching Certification and annual background check to be completed between January 1 and January 10.
Any fees or costs incurred due to overspending the collected player fees will be the personal responsibility of the team coach/manager.

I authorize ICE Fastpitch Organization to run a background check on me. As a volunteer ICE Fastpitch Coach, I have read and agree to the aforementioned rules and guidelines. I understand that not abiding these rules may result in disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

• Verbal warning

• Written warning

• Game suspension(s)

• Expulsion from the organization

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Signature of Coach

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Printed Name of Coach

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Team

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Date