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2025 Coach's Application

By completing and signing this form I am agreeing to the following:
1. Submit to and pass a criminal background check as a part of the TCYSL Child Abuse/Molestation Risk Management Program by completing the bottom of this form.
2. Complete the Child Abuse/Molestation Risk Management Training, Concussion Protocol Training, and if head coach be CPR certified.
3. Adhere to all guidelines on this page and listed in the Coaches Code of Ethics listed below. Youth Regulations state, in part: XI. Other Youth League Participation (B) With the approval of the local league, players, managers and coaches may participate individually in other youth softball programs during regular season provided that such participation does not disrupt regular season play. Note: Leagues may remove any player, manager or coach from a team for the current season for repeatedly missing regular season games and/or practices.
I understand that completing and submitting this coach's application does not guarantee me a position as a coach with TCYSL, all applications will be reviewed by the Division Board for which I am applying to coach.
Head coaches from the previous season will be considered first, head coaches moving up from the age division just below will be considered second, Assistant coaches from the previous season replacing the head coach vacancy on the team they served on, in the same age division will be considered third, all others will be considered subsequently.
COACHES CODE OF ETHICS

Please read each of the following carefully. Violating any of the following Code of Ethics could result in removal from coaching.
1. I will participate in the coaching clinics, trainings, fundraising events, and workdays deemed necessary by the board.

2. I will ensure that the parents of the children on my team are properly notified of the requirements/expectations of them and strongly encourage them to participate.

3. I will communicate with the parents of the players on my team concerning practice and game schedules, changes in schedules as well as the importance of players attending practices and games.

4. I will obtain a sponsor of the designated amount for my team. Should my team be selected to advance to post season tournament play I will obtain a tournament sponsor for my team and work with league officials to ensure that all paperwork and information is complete as well as participate in fundraisers to help fund the travel expenses for tournaments.

5. I will not tolerate, encourage or participate in any acts of bullying. If any acts of bullying occur I will handle the situation immediately and fairly.

6. I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of any personal desire to win. I will treat each player as an individual and do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players. I promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

7. I will do my best to organize practices that are productive and challenging for the players on the team that I am coaching. I will also try my best to help them realize how fun participating in team sports can be.

8. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all players in the league and when traveling or representing TCYSL. I will require the players on my team to demonstrate good sportsmanship and will not tolerate unsportsmanlike behavior.

9. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to the players under my supervision. Using coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.

10. I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for the children, not adults.
By my signature below, I affirm that: I have read and understand the policies and procedures laid out in this document. I agree to abide by all league rules, applicable laws, and ordinances within Tri-Cities Youth Sports League, the TCYSL Complexes, and when traveling on TCYSL Business.
The information provided below will be used for the mandatory background check. This information as well as the results of the background check will be stored in a confidential manner.
By providing the information and signing below I submit to a background check to be conducted by TCYSL Board of Directors and understand that just passing the background check does not guarantee me a position as a coach within TCYSL.

Eligibility as follows:
Not eligible if:
a. currently on felony probation
b. had a past adjudicated felony
c. any crimes against children
d. recent drug related crimes
Eligible if:
a. successfully completed a differed probation (except in crimes against children)
b. misdemeanor criminal history only
 

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