Coaches Code of Ethics
Coaches are required to agree to the following:
As a coach, I pledge to follow this Code of Ethics:
1. I will place the emotional wellbeing of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.
2. I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
3. I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.
4. I will promise to review and practice the basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.
5. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
6. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.
7. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.
8. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach.
9. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children not adults.
10. I will demonstrate objectivity and fair play in determining positions and playing time for players. In cases where my objectivity is in question, I will defer to the direction of the President of WKYFCL. I recognize that as a volunteer, my objectivity may be compromised, and that I will seek the advice of the President of WKYFCL and fellow coaches, as appropriate.
11. I will ensure that each player receives fair playing time and that all minimum play requirements will be satisfied prior to the start of the fourth quarter.
12. I will insure that I adhere to all the rules outlined in the LCRAC Rules and Regulations.
Coaches Disciplinary Actions
All discussions will not take place in the presence of parents or players
Profanity or Arguing with parent/other coach:
· 1st offense – 1 week suspension from practice and game
· 2nd offense - 3 week suspension from practice and games
· 3rd offense – removal from coaching position
Not meeting players 6 play minimum as required by County:
· 1st offense – warning
· 2nd offense – 1 week suspension
· 3rd offense – removal from coaching position
Arguing with officials/referees:
· 1st offense – warning
· 2nd offense – 1 week suspension
· 3rd offense – removal from coaching position
Touching officials/referees:
· 1st offense - immediate removal and charges filed through the Lexington County Sheriff's office per the Lexington County Recreation and Aging Commission
***Any issues regarding games will not be discussed after the game – If you have any issues we can set up a meeting with you and the other party upstairs in the office before the next practice starts***
By signing this Code of Ethics and Disciplinary Action, I consent to these rules and regulations and this will serve as my first warning.
Coach Name ______
Coach Signature ______
Date ______