Coach’s Code of Conduct<\/p>\n
Coaching a youth sport program such as Little League Softball is a privilege that is not to be taken for granted. As a Manager or coach you have an important role in the development of the young children in our community\u2019s. We strive to teach each child the positive values of trust, good sportsmanship, good citizenship, responsibility, respect, fair play and teamwork \u2013 values they can use throughout their lives. Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players towards perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy. The very nature of softball also teach that while every player eventually strikes out or is on a losing team, there is always another chance for success in the next at-bat or game. With this in mind, South Shore Athletics expects each manager and coach to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:<\/p>\n
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Sportsmanship<\/u>
\n1. I will promote good sportsmanship, teach good Softball skills, and have fun in the process.
\n2. I realize, accept and will practice the principle that a team\u2019s reputation is built not only on its playing ability, but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy and manner.
\n3. I understand that physical or verbal abuse of an official, coach, player, or spectator, including obscene gestures, will not be tolerated and that the offender may be removed from the fields at the discretion of an umpire SSA board member.
\n4. I understand coaches will refrain from complaining about perceived bad calls to players and fans.
\n5. I understand all discussions will be held in conversational tones. Under no circumstances will a coach, fan, or player yell at an umpire, coach, fan, or player. The lone exception to this rule is when a coach or player shouts to another coach or teammate during the course of a play as part of that play.
\n6. I understand profanity is expressly forbidden at all times.
\n7. I understand alcoholic beverages and the use of illicit drugs are prohibited at all games, including events outside the Little League complex.
\n8. I understand the use of tobacco and vapor products on the fields and in the dugouts is prohibited.<\/p>\n
Rules and Policies<\/u>
\n1. I will know and understand the rules and abide by them (whether local or national). I will instruct my team members in the rules and coach my team in such a way as to motivate each player to compete according to the rules at all times.
\n2. I will adhere to all Little League safety guidelines from the LL handbook.
\n3. I will understand the local league participation rules for my division. All coaches must ensure that each player get minimum opportunities to bat and play the field in each game. I also understand that specific rules are also in place to limit the number and frequency of innings pitched by a particular player.
\n4. I will fully comply with the Player\/Parents Code of Conduct.
\n5. I will review the SSA website on a regular basis to make sure that I am informed of all updated, LL and Club & Varsity Rules and policies.<\/p>\n
The Umpires <\/u><\/p>\n
I recognize Softball is a game of interpretations, and as a result, disputes will occur from time to time. However, it is important that players learn respect. All disputes that are taken up with the umpire will be handled in a civil manner. I understand only managers may initiate such discussions with an umpire. The managers\/coaches will conduct themselves with decorum and once the umpire has made his\/her final ruling, the managers will make no further field protest. Off-field protests may be lodged with the Board of Directors.<\/p>\n
South Shore Athletics will have a \u201czero tolerance\u201d policy for any aggressive or inappropriate physical contact with any player, coach, umpire, parent, fan or other person and any breach of this rule is grounds for immediate action, including being expelled from attending any further SSA games and or tournaments<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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