Dickinson Girls Softball expectations of volunteer Coaches: 

Each Coach will ensure that his/her conduct sets examples for team members and spectators. To satisfactorily meet these responsibilities, as a coach, I will make every effort to:

• The head coach of a team will be required to ensure all assistant coaches (those who are present in the dugout during the game or practice) have signed this document and are aware of their responsibilities.
• Maintain control of my emotions
• Avoid the use of abusive or profane language, taunting or humiliating remarks, and/or gestures
• Refrain from physical assault upon another player, coach or parent at any time
• Create a safe and caring place for players to learn, practice and play
• All coaches must complete the mandatory ACES Certification.
• Coaches will be drug and alcohol free
• Coaches will not use any tobacco product in the dugout or on the playing field.
• Know the rules and abide by them. Instruct the players in the rules and motivate each player to compete according to the rules at all times.
• Respect the game umpires. Refrain from questioning their decisions in a hostile or abusive manner.
• Ensure that all field rules and regulations are followed by all players and spectators
• Ensure that fans of his/her team exhibit sportsmanship and maturity at all times and assist league officials and umpires in maintaining control of spectators during games.
• Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team during the play of the game and at its conclusion.
• Take appropriate steps to minimize scoring in runaway games, in the spirit of sportsmanship.
• Teach each player, especially through personal example, to be humble and generous in victory and proud and courteous in defeat.
• Coaches will not ridicule or demean players, other coaches or umpires.
• Coaches will treat all players, parents, spectators, opposing coaches, umpires and league officials with respect.
• Coaches will conduct themselves in a manner that best serves the interests of the players.
• Coaches will do their best to provide the players a positive experience.
• Maintain control of his/her emotions and avoid actions, language, and/or gestures that may be interpreted as hostile and humiliating.
• Instruct team support personnel (e.g., assistant coaches, scorekeepers, and team parents) in their responsibilities as prescribed by rules & procedures.
• Realize, accept, and practice the principle that a team's reputation is built not only on its playing ability but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy, and manner.
• Coaches will be positive role models.

This Code of Conduct has no expiration and will be kept on file for use until you cease to coach a Dickinson Girls Softball team.