To successfully accomplish our organization’s mission and the goals of YMCA youth sports, the
YMCA encourages only behavior which exhibits good sportsmanship and prohibits behavior
which is negative, disruptive, and not in keeping with the spirit of a program designed for the
growth and enjoyment of children. The code of conduct’s primary purpose is not to be punitive,
but to clearly communicate in advance that negative behavior has consequences. The YMCA
strives to maintain an atmosphere in which competition, fair play, and gracious winning or losing
exist under the umbrella of the YMCA’s Christian heritage and mission.
- I will be a positive role model for my players, leading by example by always demonstrating
sportsmanship and emphasizing fair play.
- I will demonstrate a positive attitude towards youth sports, not embarrassing myself or any
other participant by yelling or creating a scene. I will keep winning and losing in perspective and
applaud good effort in victory and defeat.
- I will organize practices that are both fun and challenging, designed to teach techniques and
strategies that emphasize team play.
- I will emphasize skills development and improvement based on individual players needs,
helping them gain confidence and self-esteem.
- I will strive to be consistent, honest, fair, and just in treating my players. I will seek to be both a
good communicator and listener. I will be generous in praise and never criticize publicly.
- I will maintain an open line of communication with the parents and encourage them to
participate as instructors, team parents or liaison.
- I will become knowledgeable in the rules of the sport, teach them to the players and support all
league policies and regulations.
- I will always inspect practice and game venues to insure safe playing conditions. I will require
players to be properly equipped at all times. I will teach safe and proper techniques.
- I will review and learn basic first aid and emergency procedures.
- I will create a healthy environment for sports by refraining from drug, alcohol and tobacco use.
- I will treat all players with respect, realizing that sport is for youth, not adults.
- I understand that to play the game is great, but to love the game is better.
- I understand the Youth Sports Department has the inherent authority to exercise discretion in
the enforcement of this Code of Conduct.
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YMCA of Middle Tennessee
Coaches Code of Conduct for Youth Sports
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