The main objectives of our coaching staffs are to promote teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship, and character to our youth. Any decision by a youth coach should be with the children in mind.

COACHING STAFF DEFINITION: Any head coach, assistant, team parent or parents that assist the coaching staff during practice or game time.

No member of any coaching staff may be at any practice or game under the influence of alcohol or drugs or with the odor of alcohol on his or her breath. Use of profane language is not allowed. Under no circumstances shall any coach administer corporal discipline to any child.

The Head Coach must make sure that only coaches and participants are on the field during practices. Parents are not allowed on the field during practice (unless they are part of the coaching staff).

Head Coaches will insure that SYFC Board established practice times are followed.

No practice shall be cancelled by the Head Coach due to personal reasons. In the event that the Head Coach is absent, he or she should inform the coaching staff and appoint an assistant to conduct the practice. He or she will notify the appropriate Division Coordinator in advance of any planned absences.

Every football player who is not under disciplinary action and makes all scheduled practices must receive a minimum of (10) plays per game. It is the direct responsibility of the Head Coach to make sure that a precise record is kept, and that each player receives their minimum playing time.

If a Head Coach determines that a player will not be eligible to play in a specific game, he or she will notify the player’s parents and the appropriate Division Coordinator at least (2) days prior to the affected game.

All football players must wear all of their protective gear (mouthpiece, shoulder, knee, thigh, hip and tail pads, helmet and chin straps) during all contact activities. The coaching staff must check each player before every game or practice, and must not allow a player not properly outfitted to participate.

It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to allow only players and Coaching Staff in the sideline box during game time.

The Head Coach must also make sure that his or her practice area and game bench are clean after each practice and game.

Coaches are expected to attend specific meetings called by the SYFC Board of Directors and / or respective Division Coordinators. Coaching staffs will also be assigned to assist in preparing the fields for home games, and cleaning up after games. The respective Division Coordinator will communicate assignments.

It is the responsibility of the Head Coach to assist the Equipment Manager in the collection of all SYFC equipment and uniforms following the last uniformed activity.

The Head Coach is responsible for assisting in ensuring orderly conduct among spectators (including parents). Coaches will refrain from over reacting or “fit throwing” during the game.

Any Coach who violates these guidelines or the rules of the NGYFL may be brought before the Board of Directors for review. If a Coach is found to have violated guidelines, actions may include but are not limited to reprimand and / or suspension.