7301 - Sportsmanship Code for Coaches, Parents, Students, Spectators and Players
- Interscholastic competition exists for students to foster sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork: coaches should set the example of good sportsmanship.
- Coaches must complete all requirements for coaching as set forth by its’ school and the DPL.
- Coaches are to comply with all school and league rules and directives.
- Every child is equally important. Coaches must make every effort to ensure that players receive a fair amount of playing time.
- Coaches should always conduct themselves as an example of Christian behavior, both at the field/court and away from it.
- Coaches should be supportive and encouraging in everything they do and say, they should never assault others verbally or in writing.
- Coaches should address concerns to officials in a calm manner during deadball situations.
- Coaches should address their players in a manner consistent with how a reasonable person would expect their own children to be addressed. A coach is never to address a player from another team unless in a sincere, congratulatory, or helpful tone.
- Remember to do all for the glory of God.
- Conduct which falls outside that listed at practice is subject to disciplinary measures from the school.
- Conduct which falls outside that listed at a game is subject to disciplinary measures from the DPL.
