COACHING ETHICS:

• The coach will not criticize players in front of spectators.
• The coach will accept the decisions of officials.
• The coach will not criticize the officials, the opposing team, the coaches, fans or parents through language or gesture.
• The coach will emphasize that good athletes are good students, and both are physically and mentally alert.
• The coach will strive to make every football activity serve as a training ground for life and as a basis for good mental and physical health.
• The coach will emphasize that winning a game is the result of teamwork.
• The coach shall not use abusive or profane language in front of anyone connected with the game.
• The coach will refrain from “running up” the score against an opponent. This includes keeping in the first defense at all times.
• The coach shall not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
• The coach will set an example in personal conduct at all times.
• The coach will not smoke or use any form of tobacco while on the field of play during games, scrimmages or practices.
• The coach will treat each player, opposing coach, parent and commissioner with respect and dignity.
• The coach will learn the strengths and weakness of his/her players in order to place them into situations where each has a maximum opportunity to achieve success.
• The coach will protect the health and safety of his/her players by insisting that all of the activities under his/her control be conducted for their psychological and physiological welfare, rather than the interests of adults.