CLOVER HILL CIVIC ASSOCIATION

I pledge to live up to my responsibilities as a Coach as identified in this Monocacy Youth Basketball Association Coaches Code of Conduct.

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of any personal desire to win. I will inform them that academics come first and that it is important to maintain good grades.

I will remember that a primary goal of the Association is that every player must play half of their game subject to regular practice attendance and subject to behavior appropriate to the program

I will do my very best to provide a safe play situation for my players and to give them the immediate attention needed to treat injuries. I will remember to treat each player as an individual, mindful of the large spread of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players. I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each of the skills that I teach.

I will lead by example, in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players. I will be respectful to officials and set a positive tone for all spectators present in support of my team and its players.

I will complete all administrative responsibilities associated with coaching a MBA team and will do so in a timely and complete manner. This includes, but is not limited to, gym supervision, direction with regard to fund raising activities, the distribution of uniforms, and dissemination of Parents Ethics Forms.

I will ensure that I am knowledgeable in the rules of basketball, and that I will teach these rules to my players.

I will remember that the Monocacy Youth Basketball Association, while competitive, is primarily developmental for the participants and I will do nothing to embarrass any of my players.

I will do my very best to compete in a friendly environment and will do nothing to purposely embarrass any fellow coaches and his or her players, and in so doing set the tone for all spectators present in support of my team and its players.

I will remember that I am a coach for a specific Area team. If I have knowledge that a player, is ineligible or should more appropriately be playing for another Area I will immediately contact the other coach and the league president for consultation and resolution.

I will always remember that I am a youth basketball coach, and that This Is A Kid’s Game For The Benefit Of The Kids And Not For Adults.

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in the Monocacy Youth Basketball program by following this Code of Conduct.

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other Monocacy Youth Basketball event.

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of any personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

I will provide support for coaches and officials working with my child to provide a positive, enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a drug-free, alcohol-free and tobacco-free basketball environment for my child and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all Monocacy Youth Basketball events.

I will do my very best to make Monocacy Youth Basketball fun for my child.

I will ask my child to treat other Monocacy Youth Basketball players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability. I will promise to set a good example for my child by extending the same respect to all players, coaches, fans, and officials.

I will promise to help my child enjoy the Monocacy Youth Basketball experience within my personal constraints by assisting with coaching, fund-raising, being a respectful fan, providing transportation or whatever I am capable of doing.

I will require that my child's coach demonstrate the responsibilities in being a basketball coach and that he or she agree to the Coaches' Code of Ethics as set forth by the Monocacy Youth Basketball Association

I will always remember; The Game Is For The Children And Not For The Adults.