Coach's Code of Conduct

NCSA Coaches

We hereby pledge to live up to our certification as an NCSA Coach by following the NCSA Code of Conduct for Coaches.  We will:

• Place the emotional and physical well-being of our players ahead of a personal desire to win.
• Treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
• Do our best to provide a safe playing situation for our players.
• Promise to review and practise basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of our players.
• Do our best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all our players.
• Lead by example in demonstrating good sportsmanship to all our players, opponents and officials.
• Not cheat or engage in any form of unethical behaviour that violates league rules.
• Be knowledgeable in the rules of softball, and we will teach these rules to our players.
• Use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that we teach.
• Remember that we are youth sports coaches and that the game is for children and not adults.
• Communicate clearly with parents about goals for the team and our expectations from the players, including proper behaviour on and off the field.
• Follow the rules set out by the NCSA, By-laws and Policies.