Coaches Code of Conduct  

 THE MISSION OF THE SOUTH METRO FALCONS IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE, FUN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.  WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR KIDS TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM TOWARD COMMON GOALS.  WE EMPHASIZE SPORTSMANSHIP, TEAMWORK, AND RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY FIGURES (ALL ADULTS---BOARD MEMBERS, COACHES, GAME OFFICIALS, VOLUNTEERS, SPECTATORS, AND ALL PARENTS).  WE RECOGNIZE THE IMPACT WE HAVE ON DEVELOPING GOOD LIFE SKILLS THROUGH THE SPORTS OF FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADING.
SOUTH METRO FALCONS WILL NOT TOLERATE VERBAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OF ITS VOLUNTEERS, COACHES, OFFICIALS, OR PLAYERS FROM ANY PARENT, PLAYER, OR SPECTATOR. SPECTATORS, AS WELL AS THE PLAYERS AND COACHES, ARE EXPECTED TO ABIDE BY THE CODE OF CONDUCT DESCRIBED HERE AT ALL SOUTH METRO FALCONS EVENTS.  WHILE MOST OF THE ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN THE PROGRAM WILL ABIDE BY THIS CODE WITHOUT BEING INSTRUCTED, IT IS BEING PUBLISHED TO PROTECT THE CHILDREN, THE INTEGRITY OF OUR PROGRAM, AND TO EMPHASIZE THE VALUES OF THE SOUTH METRO FALCONS.
1)	Coaches will always be fair, firm and consistent.
2)	Coaches will teach, encourage, and motivate and not degrade players in any fashion.
3)	Coaches will promote a positive attitude and lead by example.
4)	Coaches will get treatment for an injured player immediately. Co-operate fully with medical personnel in the best interest of the player. 
5)	Coaches will accept the decisions of the game officials on the field as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials. The officials are in charge of all games; their decisions are final.
6)	Coaches will pay all fines.
7)	Coaches will be in coaching attire at all practices and games.
8)	Coaches will place the emotional and physical well being of players ahead of all personal        
desire to win.
9)	Coaches will give every child the opportunity to participate in the game by following the Must Play Rule.
10)	Coaches will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group with regards to safety.
11)	Coaches will never either physically or mentally push children beyond their abilities. The game is of minor consideration when compared to the child's future health and well-being.
12)	Coaches will agree to a screening with regards to your suitability to work with children. 
13)	Coaches will always be prompt, in attendance, courteous, and direct when dealing with players, parents, league officials, opposing coaches, and referees.
14)	Coaches will read the SOUTH METRO FALCONS Players and Adult/Parents Code of Conduct, and understand what is being asked of all participants in your sport, actively promote these codes. They will also abide by the by-laws set forth by the chapter.
15)	Coaches will read the CYFL Official Rules for 2011 and assist your players and parents in understanding them.
16)	Coaches will remember that “I am” a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children.

*I will follow all rules set forth in the Parent/Adult Code of Conduct.

*I understand that if I do not conduct myself in a positive and supportive manner in accordance with the SOUTH METRO FALCONS Coaches Code of Conduct and the Adult/Parent Code of Conduct, I may loose my right to coach youth sports with the Compton Vikings.

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