Coaches Code of Conduct

In order to ensure that the principles of sportsmanship, fair play, skill development, and mutual respect among players, coaches, and officials, and spectators are the primary consideration governing competition in the Shallowater Youth Basketball League, the following Code of Conduct has been established:

1. I acknowledge that my primary responsibility is to foster the stated purposes of SYBL, which is to promote a healthy, pleasant, and safe environment for youth to participate in basketball in order to fulfill my obligation, I will:
1. Full abide by the policies, rules, and guidelines set forth by the league;
   
2. Respect the game officials and refrain from communicating with them in an abusive manner;
3. Encourage the team and fans to conduct themselves with sportsmanship and maturity at all times while attending SYBL games and practices;
4. Assist the game officials in maintaining control of spectators during games;
5. Be a positive role model for players by never:
1. Using or tolerating obscene language and gestures;
2. Physically or verbally intimidating a player;
3. Making discriminating remarks based on race, religion, gender, or national origin;
4. Consuming or allowing consumption of alcohol or be in an inebriated state during practices, games, or whenever in the presence of players;
5. Encouraging, tolerating, or indulging in substance abuse;
6. Smoking or using tobacco products during team activities (practice, games, travel time, etc.)
2. I will not knowingly allow a player to play in a game if that player does not meet the guidelines for eligibility.
3. I fully understand that basketball should be a fun rewarding and positive experience for all participants.
4. I will ensure that all Assistant Coaches under my authority will abide by the Code of Conduct.
5. I will inform parents of all practice and game times and will inform both players and parents of my expectations.