ARTICLE V – COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS
Coaches WILL….
- Keep in mind that the player is the most important part of the program and that fun, learning and developing is more important than winning.
- Understand the rules of the game and share that understanding with the players.
- Treat the players fairly and equally.
- Maintain a neat appearance.
- Be prompt for all practices and games.
- Display kindness, consideration, and understanding towards the players.
- Share ideas and techniques with other coaches for the betterment of the program.
- Be considerate of other teams.
- Be well prepared for practices.
- Have a positive attitude at all times.
- Have knowledge of first aid.
- Teach players to respect officials’ decisions.
- Educate players on rules and regulations, importance of skill development, and use of outdoor ice time and off-season development.
Coaches WILL NOT…
- Use offensive language.
- Solicit players for their own team.
- Use tobacco or alcohol in the presence of the players.
- Use drugs at any time.
Coaches SHOULD….
- If of legal age, use alcohol and tobacco in a responsible manner at all times. Drinking by coaches not of legal age will not be tolerated.
- Any disciplinary action involving suspension of a player must be reported by the coach to the HDC Chairperson.
- Non-compliance with this code of ethics will result in a review of the coach by the HDC.
- The HDC will determine disciplinary action.
- In the event of questions or concerns, the procedure to follow is:
- Take the concern to the party involved, i.e., coach, official, parent, etc.—at an appropriate time and place.
- Take the concern to the Age Group Rep
- Take the concern to the BYHA Grievance Committee