Manager/Coach Code of Conduct

 

  1. Actions and behavior of coaches shall always be guided by the highest level of sportsmanship, professionalism, and integrity. 
  2. Coaches are responsible for knowing, understanding, and following all rules as established by Denville Baseball.
  3. All rules must be adhered to by the coaches. As such, it is the coach's responsibility to make sure that all players understand the rules and all rules are adhered to by all participants. 
  4. Coaches should not attempt to "beat the rules" or take any unfair advantage over an opponent. 
  5. Managers and Coaches shall neither exhibit nor tolerate any behavior, verbal or otherwise, that reflects poorly on Denville Baseball. This includes, arguing with umpires, game officials, other coaches, players or any fans/spectators. Only managers may have a discussion with an umpire regarding a call that they disagree with on a call that is rule based, not opinion (strikes, balls, outs).  This will be conducted in a calm and quiet manner with the umpire who made the call.  Only a manager may request the calling umpire to discuss the call in question with the rest of the umpiring crew.  
  6. Public displays of displeasure regarding an umpire’s call/decision before, during, or after a game are not acceptable behavior.  Said behavior may result in a disciplinary hearing.
  7. Coaches are expected to maintain appropriate levels of behavior as an example to the players. Coaches are accountable for their own behavior, their player’s behavior and the behavior of the families and friends of their team before, during and immediately after the game. 
  8. Unacceptable behaviors include but are not limited to, swearing, uncontrolled temper, inappropriate contact with the players, and rude or disrespectful treatment of the players, coaches, parents, or umpires. 
  9. Whenever players, families, friends or spectators exhibit unsportsmanlike or other inappropriate behaviors, it is the responsibility of the coaching staff to address that behavior and put an end to it. 
  10. Coaches are responsible for the safety of all players on their team. Coaches must not allow reckless behavior in the dugout, warm-up areas, or on the playing field. 
  11. Coaches should remain at an activity site until all players are picked up by their parents or guardians. Coaches should not provide a ride for a player unless another adult or their own child is present. 
  12. Coaches shall not practice or play on fields that are indicated as closed by the Township of Denville.
  13. Coaches shall not have their team practice on any field that they are not scheduled to practice on.
  14. Coaches should not treat or allow players, spectators, or other coaches to treat the grounds or any equipment in an abusive manner.  Fields should be cleaned up after a game or practice and all equipment shall be put away to its proper location before leaving the field.
  15. Dissatisfaction with the rules and by-laws and/or their implementation should only be addressed with your Division Director or a member of the Denville Baseball Executive Board.  Coaches should avoid expressing dissatisfaction through parents, players, or other coaches.