- Abide by the conduct rules of Little League Baseball / Softball.
- Promote honesty, fairness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and responsibility.
- Embody the Old York Road Little League (hereto for referred to as OYRLL) precept of equitable playing time for all players regardless of ability by ensuring your players get as equal playing time as practicable over the season.
- Treat your players with dignity and respect regardless of their athletic ability.
- Use positive motivation and reinforcement, and encourage positive thinking by using positive talk. Do not let your players get down on themselves.
- Fighting and foul language will not be tolerated and will result in disciplinary action, which may include suspension of coaching privileges.
- Encourage your players to try their best and to practice at home. Reward effort more than ability.
- Set performance goals that are divorced from all win/loss record or individual statistics. Base them on the fundamentals of the game and the abilities of your players.
- Give your players a chance to play different positions and show that they have improved.
- Learn the rules of your division and the game, all Standards of Conduct, and the fundamental skills. Explain them to your players and require that they respect the rules and Standards of Conduct.
- Do not permit attacks of any kind by your coaches, players, or fans on the umpire, the other coaches, or the other players.
- Do not challenge judgment calls by the umpire. It is proper to challenge the interpretation of a rule, but only if you know the rule and you are prepared to show the rule to the umpire. If you challenge a call, proceed in a courteous non-confrontational manner.
- Require your players to wear proper protective equipment.
- Do not to play any player who is overage, or unregistered.
- Do not put a player in harm’s way. Do not play an injured player.
- Report all forfeits and any incident that may violate any rule or Standard of Conduct or reflect adversely on the organization.
- Try your best to keep your ego out of coaching, and try to make the experience fun for your players.
Page updated 09.27.05