As Coaches and representatives of Parkland Minor Ball Association (PMBA), you are an essential part of assuring that the players and their families enjoy their baseball experience. As Coaches, you play an integral part in ensuring that the players learn to work together, sacrifice for the good of the team, enjoy development, and deal appropriately with challenges - all while becoming physically fit and healthy. As a Coach, the responsibility rests with you to teach sound baseball technique and sportsmanship as well as serve as a role model for all involved. The players and their parents will be watching you and the way you respond to all situations. It is essential that your conduct properly represents PMBA, you commit to following the CODE requirements and you enjoy the position of coach and community leader. 

As a Coach of PMBA, I agree to the following conduct requirements: 

1. I will treat all players and opposing coaches with respect. I will not use abusive language or actions. I will insist that all parents, coaches, players and fans associated with my team follow my example.

2. I will treat all umpires with respect, recognizing that they are volunteers or young adults, and that baseball rules involve judgment. If I have complaints, I will use the appropriate methods of appeal during or after the game and avoid confrontational behavior on the field.

3. I will promote sportsmanlike conduct, shaking hands with the opposing coach after each game, encouraging my team members to cheer positively, and shaking hands with the other team in a sportsmanlike manner after the game. I will not tolerate negative cheering, marginalizing comments, or displays of anger/disrespect by my team.

4. I will continuously improve my baseball coaching skill by keeping informed about sound principles of coaching, growth and development principles relating to children. I will attend coaching clinics to the best of my ability and follow the CODE requirements set out by PMBA. 
5. I will stress to the players and parents the importance of leaving each other, each dugout, each ballpark, each tournament site, and each situation in better shape than we found them.

6. I will monitor the behavior of my team's parents in the stands and will take action as necessary to ensure proper conduct.

7. I will conduct regular practices that will be used to teach sound baseball fundamentals, while being fun for all involved. I will be patient and remember that players improve at different rates.

8. I will ensure all players are instructed on safety. I will check the equipment and facilities that we use to ensure they meet safety standards and are appropriate for the age and ability of my players. I will have a first aid kit on hand whenever my team is together.

9. I will ensure that our team cleans up the diamond before and after practice, field equipment is put away, and inventory of lock up contents is complete. In the event something is missing, I will use the online form to inform the equipment/facility manager.

10. I will not seek to manipulate drafts, tryouts, or PMBA rules to achieve an unfair advantage for my team. I will respect the confidentiality of the player evaluation scores.

12. I will remember that the game is for the players. I will stress to my players that they must always abide by the rules of the game.
13. I will ensure our team returns non assigned diamond equipment back to where it was taken. 
14. I acknowledge It is the coach's responsibility to ensure the diamond is prepared for games and practices. The coach must let the equipment/facility director know how any additional requirements are required to meet this responsibility.
15. At the conclusion of the baseball season, I will return all equipment/uniforms to PMBA in a timely manner. 
16. I will be drug and alcohol free while at any of my team's games and/or practices. I will not use any tobacco products in the dugout or on the playing field.

I acknowledge I have read and will comply with the PMBA Code of Conduct for Coaches. 

 

PRINTABLE PDF: PMBA Coaches Code of Conduct (Rec)