Mahtomedi Basketball Association

As a coach involved in Mahtomedi Area Youth Sports, I understand and agree to abide by the following rules and guidelines listed below:

1. I will treat all players, coaches, parents and officials with dignity and respect in language, attitude and behavior.
2. I will place the emotional and physical well being of the players ahead of any personal desire to win.
3. I will encourage good sportsmanship through my actions, by demonstrating positive support for players, coaches, parents and officials.
4. I will remember that the game is for the athlete and not the parents, coaches or officials.
5. I will respect the property and equipment used at any game or practice sports facility.
6. I will motivate with praise and instruction, not put-downs.
7. I will provide a sports environment free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at youth sports programs.
8. I will do my best to watch for signs of burn out and overuse injuries.
9. Keeping in mind that there may be a wide range of development among youth at this age, I will treat each player as an individual.
10. I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and good sportsmanship to the players by being respectful of the officials and our opponents.
11. I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.
12. I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I coach, and I will teach these rules to my players.
13. I will not detain or harass officials following the contest to request a ruling or explanation of actions taken by the official.

I agree that failure to comply with the aforementioned rules and guidelines may result in disciplinary action. This action could include, but is not limited to the following:
1. Verbal Warning
2. Written Warning
3. Suspension from Game(s)
4. Season Suspension (Removal of Coach)