Coaches Code of Conduct
To promote the ideals of good sportsmanship and fair play VYI has adopted the following Code of Conduct that all coaches must adhere to.
- The VYI coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the development of the participant.
- The VYI coach shall never place the value of winning above that of instilling the highest ideals of character.
- The VYI coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the sport, organization, and league. In all personal contact with participating players, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, league officials, spectators and public.
- The VYI coach shall strive to set an example of the highest moral and ethical conduct.
- The VYI coach shall actively discourage drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.
- The VYI coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players and/or using assigned facilities.
- The VYI coach shall strive to master the particular sport or activity rules and shall teach these rules to his/her team members. The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.
- The VYI coach shall exert his/her influence to encourage sportsmanship by spectators.
- The VYI coach shall respect and support officials. The VYI coach shall not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials.
- The VYI coach shall initiate an exchange of cordial greetings between competing teams.
- The VYI coach will be loyal to VYI and raise any issues with the VYI League Commissioner or Board of Directors and will not communicate complaints to the parents on his/her team or other members.
A VYI coach must acknowledge that he/she is an extension of the VYI organization and agree to conduct him/herself in a fashion that will bring pride to VYI. The coach must agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.