SOUTH JERSEY BLACK STORM LACROSSE CLUB

CHARACTER - SKILL - FELLOWSHIP

Coaches Code of Conduct:

I pledge to care more about the development of my players than winning games. Winning is a consideration, but not the only one. As a youth coach of the South Jersey Lacrosse Club I promise to:

 ·        Be a POSITIVE ROLE MODEL, displaying personal and professional integrity both on and off the field.

 ·        Demand a RESPECTFUL ATMOSPHERE within my team, towards each other, opponent players and coaches, and referees.

 ·        Require my team to PLAY BY THE RULES at all times.

 ·        Encourage my players to WORK HARD towards skill improvement and game knowledge at practices and games.

 ·        Demonstrate and teach GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP by promoting fair play and positive support for all players. Whether we win or lose it will be with DIGNITY and CHARACTER.

 ·        Keep the games and practices FUN as well as CHALLENGING and provide a positive athletic experience for my players.

 ·        KEEP INFORMED about sound principles of coaching, as well as growth and development principals related to youth lacrosse players.

 ·        Practice OPEN COMMUNICATIONS with players and parents.

 I recognize that I play an influential role in the development and success of my players as young athletes. I will strive to encourage by positive example and diligence their growth in good sportsmanship, skill and self-discipline.

Players Code of Conduct:

I pledge to provide a positive attitude and be responsible for my participation in the South Jersey Lacrosse Club by promising to:

 ·        RESPECT all aspects of the game of lacrosse, including myself, coaches, team moms, officials, teammates, opponents, team property and rules regardless of the behavior of others.

 ·        Play for FUN, and not just to please my parents and coach.

 ·        WORK HARD to improve my skills so I can put forth my best effort in every game and practice.

 ·        Be a TEAM PLAYER and recognize the contributions each person makes to the team. NEVER do anything that in any way makes another team member feel badly about themselves.

 ·        Learn and demonstrate TEAMWORK, SPORTSMANSHIP and DISCIPLINE.

 ·        Be RESPONSIBLE for being on time and fully prepared to participate in practices and games.

 ·        Learn the RULES and play by them. Always be a good sport and set a positive example for others.

 ·        NEVER argue with an official’s decision.