Starkey Little League - COACH'S Code of Ethics

The responsibilities of each coach participating in Starkey Little League are of great importance and his/her actions have the potential to significantly influence the young athletes whom he/she coaches. Each coach agrees that he/she will:

• Place the emotional and physical well being of his/her players ahead of any personal desire to win.
• Treat each player as an individual, remembering that large spread of emotional and physical development for the same age group.
• Do his/her very best to provide a safe play situation for his/her players.
• Lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all of his/her players.
• Ensure that he/she is knowledgeable in the rules of baseball and teach these rules to his/her players.
• Use appropriate coaching techniques for each of the skills that he/she teaches.
• Remember that he/she is a youth coach and that the game is for the children and not for the adults.
• Treat each player, opposing coach, official, parent and administrator with respect and dignity.
• Uphold the authority of officials who are assigned to the games in which he/she coaches, and assist them in every way to conduct fair and impartial competitive games.
• Conduct his/her practices and games so that all players have an opportunity to improve their skill levels through active participation.
• Communicate with his/her players and their parent(s) on a sound level.
• Cooperate with the administration of Starkey Little League and in the enforcement of all rules, regulations and procedures, and report any irregularities that violate sound competitive practices.
• Be responsible for the acts and conduct of his/her assistant coaches, helpers and players.
• Read the Handbook and abide by, implement and enforce all Starkey Little League rules, regulations and procedures.