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2021 MFYBSA On-Line Volunteer Application

2021 MFYBSA Volunteer Application Form
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COACHES CODE of CONDUCT

PURPOSE

This Coaches Code of Conduct has been developed to clarify and define standards of professional, ethical, and moral behavior from coaches affiliated with Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association.

ARTICLE I - RESPONSIBILITIES TO PLAYERS
1. Coaches shall not place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of players.
2. Coaches shall instruct players to play within the rules and regulations of the league in which the team is participating and within the spirit of the game at all times.
3. Coaches shall not teach nor allow unsportsmanlike behavior to/by players.
4. Coaches shall not encourage, condone, nor tolerate inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation.
5. Coaches shall not encourage, condone, nor permit any player to engage in conduct with the intent of causing injury to a teammate.
6. Coaches shall not encourage, condone, nor permit any player to violate any bylaw, rule, regulation, or policy of the league in which the team is participating, including those established by PONY Baseball and Softball and Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association.
7. Coaches shall direct and assist players in seeking proper medical attention for injuries and to follow instructions received from health care professionals regarding treatment and rehabilitation.

ARTICLE II - RESPONSIBILITY TO OPPONENTS
1. Coaches shall demonstrate respect to their opponents and adhere to the spirit of Chantilly Baseball/Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association competition.
2. Coaches shall not encourage, condone, nor permit any player to engage in conduct with the intent of causing injury to an opponent.
3. Coaches shall not engage in any physical or verbal confrontation with any opposing player, coach, or supporter.

ARTICLE III - RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE GAME
1. Coaches shall be aware and adhere to the rules and regulations of the league in which the team is participating, including PONY Baseball and Softball and Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association and shall adhere to the letter and spirit of those rules and regulations.
2. Coaches shall provide instruction to players on the meaning and application of the rules and regulations of the league in which the team is participating, including PONY Baseball and Softball and the Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association.
3. Coaches shall accept the responsibilities of team leadership and shall be accountable for the conduct of the players, team officials, and spectators affiliated with their teams.
4. Coaches shall not engage in any physical or verbal confrontation with any spectator, umpire, or league official.
5. Coaches shall not engage in verbal or non-verbal profanity nor any language or actions considered inappropriate. Use of profanity or any other inappropriate language or behavior will not be accepted or tolerated.

ARTICLE IV - RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALS
1. Coaches shall extend respect and courtesy to league officials and umpires.
2. Coaches shall not incite players, team officials, or spectators into conduct towards officials that is contrary to the rules and regulations of PONY Baseball and Softball and the Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association.
3. Coaches shall not make demeaning, derogatory, or profane comments or gestures directed towards any official, coach, player, or spectator.
4. Coaches shall use their influence and authority to deter inappropriate conduct by spectators towards officials and opponents.
5. Coaches shall employ only methods authorized by the league in which the team is participating, including PONY Baseball and Softball and Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association, as well as the policies of MFYBSA, to pursue review of decisions by league officials or umpires.

ARTICLE V - RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING RECRUITING
1. Coaches shall comply with rules, guidelines, and policies pertaining to registration, player recruitment, and team formation.
2. Coaches shall not engage in any recruiting activity intended to move Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association players to another team, club, or organization.
3. Coaches shall not recruit for, nor coach, another team outside of Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association without the expressed written consent of the Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association.
4. Coaches shall not solicit nor encourage the transfer of a Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association team to another club.
5. Coaches shall not knowingly, recklessly, or negligently misrepresent, nor defame Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association Baseball and Softball programs.
6. Coaches shall refrain from any and all recruiting activity directed toward a player upon request from the player or the player's legal guardian.
7. Coaches shall immediately report any surrogate engaging in recruiting activities prohibited by this Code of Coaching Ethics (including parents, players, friends, etc.).

PARENT CODE of CONDUCT

PURPOSE

Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association has adopted the following Parent Code of Conduct for the important message that it holds about the proper role of parents in supporting the youth of our community and their child in sports.

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are the foundations of sportsmanship and are demonstrated by the core principles of respect, responsibility, fairness, and good citizenship.

As a Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association Parent, I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association by adhering to the following code of conduct:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support at all times.
• I will remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for youth, not adults.
• I 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.
• I will teach my child that doing one's best is more important than winning.
• I will respect the officials and their authority during games.
• I will not confront coaches or managers at any time during games.
• I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during games.
• I will not attend a game or practice under the influence of alcohol.
• I will not use tobacco products during practices or games.


PLAYER CODE of CONDUCT

PURPOSE

Player's responsibilities are simple; be respectful of others, be responsible, play fair, always do your best, and always exhibit good sportsmanship.

As a Marble Falls Youth Baseball & Softball Association participant I hereby pledge that I will:

• Encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials, and parents.
• Be a team player and support my teammates.
• Be on time and attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coaches if I cannot.
• Work hard to improve my skills.
• Do my best to listen and learn from my coaches.
• Encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity.
• Congratulate the other team after each game as a demonstration of sportsmanship.
• Refrain from using violence, unfriendly language, or insults to others.
• Be generous when I win and gracious when I lose.
• Obey the rules of the game and always work for the good of the team.
• Accept the decisions of the officials with grace and never challenge or question calls. Refrain from challenging or questioning on-field calls by officials and/or managers and coaches.
• Conduct myself with honor and dignity.
• Applaud the efforts of my teammates and opponents.

Marble Falls Youth Baseball Softball Association - PO Box 1176 Marble Falls, TX 78654-1176
Email: mfybsa@gmail.com / Website: www.mfybsa.com
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