Our Program needs YOU!!
Maybe you played a sport in school that you loved, maybe you have a passion for a sport, but never played. Perhaps you weren't an athlete, but you relate and can communicate very well with children.... or maybe you just want to spend quality time with your child and their team. If ANY of these pertain to you, then you CAN be a COACH! Coaches all have different styles, motivation methods, communication skills and knowledge of the sport. Do not be deterred from coaching because you never played a sport, we can provide resources for you to make that aspect of coaching easier.
WYSR Coaching Code of Conduct
The primary goal of coaches should be the development of our athletes to become better citizens. The participants must be taught sportsmanship and fair play, and these teachings should always govern their behavior while at practice and at games. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of all participants, members of the coaching staff and spectators. Improper conduct or violation of the Mission, Philosophy or Coaching Ethics and Conduct of WYSR may result in penalties, expulsion, or suspension from the program as described below. All compliance infractions will be reviewed by the WYSR Board for appropriate actions
- The coach puts player safety above all else.
- The coach is responsible to teach participants the importance of developing a competitive spirit and an understanding of sportsmanship.
- The coach will strive to make every program activity serve as a training ground for life, and as a basis for good mental and physical health.
- The coach will be responsible for building the confidence of the participants and teach the fundamentals of the sport they are coaching.
- The coach will emphasize that good athletes are good students.
- The coach will emphasize that winning a game or competition is the result of teamwork and help the players learn from losses.
- The coach will fairly evaluate and play all the participants through the course of a practice or game, and subject to specific program rules.
- The coach will not show favoritism towards a family member and/or a participant, nor will the coach have an alternate agenda when evaluating, playing or instructing a participant.
- The coach will not criticize the officials, the opposing team, the coaches, fans or parents, through language or gesture.
- The coach will not criticize participants.
- The coach will accept the decisions of officials.
- The coach shall not use abusive or profane language before anyone connected with any program activity.
- The coach will refrain from “showing-up” an opponent during games or competitions.
- The coach will set an example in personal conduct at all times, both on and off the field/court including social media.
- The coach will treat each player, opposing coach, parent, administrator and board member with respect and dignity.
- The coach will encourage open communication with all participants, parents and fans.
- The coach will be a good role model.
- The coach will follow all league, competition, and program rules.
- The coach will follow the direction of the WYSR Board and not deviate for any reason.
- The coach will be responsible for the positive promotion of the program.
- The coach will learn the strengths and weakness of his/her participants so they might be placed into situations where they have a maximum opportunity to achieve success.
- The coach will protect the health and safety of his/her participants by insisting that all of the activities under his/her control be conducted for their psychological and physiological welfare, rather than interests of adults.
- The coach shall not be under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs.
- The coach will abstain from possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages or any illegal substance at practice and game fields, and at competitions.
- The coach will not smoke or use any form of tobacco while on the field of play during games, scrimmages, practices or competitions.
- The coach will be responsible to read, understand, and abide by this WYSR Coaching Code of Conduct.
If there is a compliance infraction of the above Code of Conduct (Coaching Ethics and Conduct), the procedure for remediation will be as follows:
A. The League Coordinator will contact the coach to discuss the infraction. The discussion/meeting will take place as soon as possible after the infraction is incurred.
C. The League Coordinator will evaluate and offer an opinion to the WYSR Officers for discussion – this could result in penalties, expulsion, or suspension from the program for the coach depending upon the infraction.
D. Upon a decision, the coach will be notified of the Board’s position and the appropriate action will be followed.