BYHA Coaches Code of Ethics

ARTICLE V – COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS
 
Coaches WILL….
  1. 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.
  2. Understand the rules of the game and share that understanding with the players.
  3. Treat the players fairly and equally.
  4. Maintain a neat appearance.
  5. Be prompt for all practices and games.
  6. Display kindness, consideration, and understanding towards the players.
  7. Share ideas and techniques with other coaches for the betterment of the program.
  8. Be considerate of other teams.
  9. Be well prepared for practices.
  10. Have a positive attitude at all times.
  11. Have knowledge of first aid.
  12. Teach players to respect officials’ decisions.
  13. Educate players on rules and regulations, importance of skill development, and use of outdoor ice time and off-season development.
Coaches WILL NOT…
  1. Use offensive language.
  2. Solicit players for their own team.
  3. Use tobacco or alcohol in the presence of the players.
  4. Use drugs at any time.
Coaches SHOULD….
  1. 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.
  2. Any disciplinary action involving suspension of a player must be reported by the coach to the HDC Chairperson.
  3. Non-compliance with this code of ethics will result in a review of the coach by the HDC.
  4. The HDC will determine disciplinary action.
  5. In the event of questions or concerns, the procedure to follow is:
    1. Take the concern to the party involved, i.e., coach, official, parent, etc.—at an appropriate time and place.
    2. Take the concern to the Age Group Rep
    3. Take the concern to the BYHA Grievance Committee