Coaches Code Of Conduct

I agree to conduct myself within the rules and regulations that were established by the appropriate sport commissioner and The Board of Directors of MTAA. As a coach of MTAA, I agree to the following statements:

I will:

• Submit BOTH PA State police criminal history and Child Abuse history clearances (dated within the last 5 years) to MTAABaseballLeague@gmail.com before 8/20/26
• remember that winning is not everything
• remember that we are here to teach the children to become a better athlete and person
• remember to teach the children to have fun
• not openly criticize another coach or player
• reserve constructive criticism for a private/team setting
• not use any abusive/suggestive language and/or gesture
• not physically abuse any child
• not use any tobacco products during a MTAA sponsored activity
• not be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during a MTAA sponsored activity
• educate myself on the rules of the game and teach the players to the best of my ability
• emphasize good sportsmanship and respect my teammates and the opposing players
• not jeopardize the well-being of child and allow them to participate while injured
• notify the sport commissioner of any problem with a player, parent, guardian or another coach
• not change any rules without the approval of the appropriate sport commissioner
• participate in all practices/games set in place by the appropriate sport commissioner and/or the sponsoring league
• contact the appropriate sport commissioner to change the schedule set in place and not make any changes unless approve by the commissioner

Approved by the MTAA BOARD OF DIRECTORS