LFS Coaches Code of Conduct
Our Coaches are the “face” of the program to our parents, players, umpires, our schools, and our community at large. Thus, each coach is expected to maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism both on and off the field.
A Coach’s primary responsibility is to develop good citizens and softball players, and to instill a passion and foundation of skills for the game in the players. Thus, our coach’s performance is not measured by wins and losses, rather in what he/she teaches the players in terms of technique, foundational skills, sportsmanship, and fair play.
I hereby Pledge to live up to my responsibilities as a LFS Coach, by following this Coaches Code of Ethics.
1) Show sportsmanship and respect for the opponent at all times.
2) Show sportsmanship and respect for the game officials at all times.
3) Know, understand and appreciate the rules of the game of softball.
4) Exercise and maintain self-control at all times when participating in all LFS softball games.
5) Place the emotional and physical well-being of participants ahead of the desire to win.
6) Treat all participants as individuals remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for all the age groups.
7) Provide a fun and safe playing environment for all participants.
8) Exhibit proper ethical behavior while interacting with players, coaches, umpires, league officials and parents/guardians at practices and games.
9) Know and practice the basic first-aid principles needed to treat injuries.
10) Demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship to all participants, officials and parents.
11) Provide a sports environment for all teams that is free of drugs, tobacco or alcohol within the confines of the playing field and refrain from their use at all LFS softball events.
12) Treat each player, opposing coach, umpire, league official, and parent/guardian with the utmost respect and dignity.
13) Remember that we are a youth softball coach and/or a softball parent and that the game is for our youth players and not the adults.
14) Enjoy the LFS softball experience by doing whatever is necessary in being a respectful fan, and especially assisting and supporting all the coaches, umpires and officials involved with LFS Softball.
15) Be reasonable in demands on the players and all participants remembering that the player(s) are
not miniature professional softball players.
16) Understand that the use of foul or abusive language is strictly prohibited.
17) Importantly, accept victory with humility and defeat with grace. Be neither boastful nor bitter.
If a coach is ejected, he/she must sit out the next game. He/She will be given a warning and a meeting will be held by the Board of Directors to determine the next steps.