Coach’s Code of Ethics

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.

I will organize practices that are fun, challenging, and instructional for all my players.

I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.

I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.

I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.

I will abide by these policies, rules and regulations established by the Recreation Commission.

I will not publicly question or criticize the sports officials’ judgement and will encourage my team’s parents and players to do the same.

I will attend and complete the mandated safety training program.

I will refrain from smoking when coaching games or practices of Warren recreation sponsored sports

I will treat my players with respect, avoiding put downs, sarcasm, ridicule or abusive language.