Consider it a privilege to coach your children.
Consider it an obligation to be an example while developing character, honesty, integrity and respect in your children.
Use positive coaching methods to make the experience enjoyable, increase self-esteem and foster a love and appreciation for the sport.
Strive to provide a challenging, safe, enjoyable, and successful experience for the athletes by maintaining a sports environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
Promote sportsmanship over gamesmanship; don’t cheat. Resist temptations to gain competitive advantage through strategies or techniques that violate the rules or show disrespect for the highest traditions of the sport.
Direct comments or criticism relative to the performance, not the athlete.
Ensure that all activities are suitable for the age, experience and ability of the athletes.
AT NO TIME WILL A COACH ARGUE, ABUSE, THREATEN OR DEMEAN ANY CHILD, REFEREE, OTHER COACH, PARENT OR SPECTATOR.
Control egos and emotions; avoid displays of anger and frustration; don’t retaliate.
Make sure every parent has read, understands and is committed to following E.L.S. Parental Code of Conduct.
Report any conduct that violates this code or is detrimental to the positive learning environment that all in E.L.S. are trying to uphold.