Safety

• My first responsibility is the health and safety of all participants.
• I will inspect players equipment and field conditions for safety reasons.
• I will supervise and control my players so as to avoid injury.
• I will implement appropriate training programs to ensure the fitness level of my players.
• I will follow the advice of a physician in determining when an injured player may return to action.
• It is recommended that coaches become knowledgeable of basic first aid and always keep a first aid kit/ice available at practice and play.

Practices and Principles

• Know and understand the Laws of the Game.
• Be reasonable in your demands on the young players’ time, energy, enthusiasm, and their performance on the field.
• Develop the child’s appreciation of the game. Practice should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
• Keep winning and losing in proper prospective. Keep the experience fun. Don’t ridicule players for mistakes in the game.
• Set a good example and be generous with praise when it is deserved.
• Be sensitive to each child’s developmental needs.
  Set the standard for sportsmanship and work in cooperation with the officials.
• Develop team respect for your opponents ability and the judgment of the referees.
• Be a positive role model.
• At no point should a child/player be left alone.
  
  

Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their parents, per the NJYS, and may be

subject to fines and/or suspensions for inappropriate actions.