PALO YOUTH FOOTBALL

CODE OF ETHICS

I will not force my child to participate in sports. However, if involved, I will practice commitment and dedication.

I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

I will reinforce what my athlete is taught at practice, at home and encourage studying.

Let coaches coach: Most adults volunteer to coach because they love coaching the sport. Respect the coaches. They are volunteers.

I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition. Encourage their effort in private.

I will / emphasize skill development and attendance at practices, parents / athlete, both will benefit.

Respect our practice and playing facilities. Please properly dispose of any trash. (Water bottles)

I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.

(If your child requires an inhaler, please bring it.)

I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as,

booing and taunting, refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

I will respect the officials and their authority during games and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches at the game field,

and will take time to speak with coaches at an agreed upon time and place. This should be done in private and out of earshot of children.

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Be on time. On time is early. Practice actually starts at 5:55pm

Respect and cooperate with the coaches, teammates, administrators, Team Mom’s, Equipment mngr., opponents, and parents.

Players are influenced by their parent’s attitude and their coach’s commitment.

Players should know, understand and honor the commitments that they and their parents have made to coaches, teams, and leagues.

Respect our practice and playing sites. Please properly dispose of any trash.

Behave properly on and off the field. You’re representing PALO FOOTBALL. Peolpe are watching you.

Don’t be the one that messes up!

At the end of every practice try and shake the hand of one of your coaches. It shows them respect.

Respect for other teams players and coaches. “The need to line up and high five after the game.”

Do not show off, talk trash, or taunt anyone, no matter what the score says.

I will / emphasize skill development and attendance at practices and how they benefit playing time.

*Players need to have their parents at practice as much as possible,

**I will demand a scholastic progress report each week, Strive for greatness.**

Player ________________________________ Number ________

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