General Responsibilities
1. Demonstrate sportsmanship at all times.
2. Be responsible for the conduct of his/her players.
3. Help in promoting good crowd decorum.
4. Refrain the use of any profanity and/or physically abusive actions.
5. Refrain from making any negative remarks to the new media.
6. Have and show respect for the opponents; treat them as guests.
7. Educate the student-athletes as to the rules and regulations of the game.
8. Maintain proper conduct before, during, and after the athletic contest.
9. Inform his/her team of the responsibilities contained in this document.
Preventative Measures
Before Event
1. Read and know the rule book.
2. An ”open communication” network between coach and official must be maintained.
3. Honesty is the best policy. Before each season, both coaches and officials must discuss
grievances and opinions, thereby presenting an exchange of ideas and recommendations.
4. Officials could be invited to practice sessions to review any new rule changes and go over
general rules. On the court/field demonstration is very important.
5. Discussion sessions with athletes led by the coach and official are very important.
Sportsmanship, rules and regulations, and respect must be the main focus of the agenda.
6. The athlete must be made aware of his/her role and responsibility as a student-athlete. He/
She must show respect and courtesy toward officials and opponents. This may be done via
team/individual sessions with the coach.
7. Officials need to feel they are welcome when they enter the gymnasium. The athletic
director or gym supervisor should greet and welcome officials.
During Event
1. Improper bench control or unsportsmanlike conduct in any sport is unacceptable.
2. The athletes demeanor and conduct is ultimately the coaches responsibility.
3. It is important that the coach assist in maintaining good crowd orderliness. This is done by
his/her actions and/or mannerisms on the court or field. His/her actions may calm a crowd or
excite one.
4. Embarrassing an opponent by continued pressure defenses or premier players remaining in
the game to intentionally run up the score is one of the most unethical forms of coaching
behavior.
5. Utilizing players, even if their names are legally in the scorebook, who are involved in a
simultaneous game in a nearby facility to create an advantage to win a game is ethically
unacceptable. It creates a travesty of the game.
After Event
1. Must never direct frustration over the outcome of the contest to officials, players, or
spectators.
2. Develop good rapport with officials associations by attending local meetings or inviting
official association leadership to coaches meetings to interact in a positive and creative
atmosphere.
3. Should write a letter of commendation to the UHSAA when an official does an outstanding
job of officiating.
4. Should refrain from making negative remarks to the news media; if a problem arises, use
the UHSAA or Region Board a the investigative body.
5. There will not be a meeting of officials and coaches after an athletic contest. Coaches must
respect the private area of officials at the conclusion of a contest.
The Players
Role
The role of the players in sportsmanship is second in importance only to the coach. Players are admired and respected by students of all levels as well as adult spectators. They have significant influence over the actions and behavior of spectators of all ages.
Required Responsibilities
1. Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of
representing the school and community.
2. Learn the rules thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, fellow students, and
younger students. This will assist both them and you in achievement of a better
understanding and appreciation of the game.
3. Cooperate with the coaches and always exercise good sportsmanship by living the rules
and roles as stated.
4. Only the captain may communicate with the officials on the clarification of rules. It is his/
her responsibility to communicate back to his/her teammates and/or coach.
5. Always respect the officials’ judgment and interpretation of the rules. Never argue or make
non-verbal gestures which indicate disagreement. This type of immature activity may incite
undesirable behavior in the stands and by teammates.
6. Congratulate opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat. This is a true
measure of character.
7. Exercise self-control at all times, accepting all decisions, unusual occurrences, and abiding
by them
8. Treat opponents with the respect that is accorded a guest or friend. Many lasting
relationships may be developed from competitive situations.
9. Shake hands with opponents at an appropriate time wish them luck.
Preventative Measures
Before Event
1. Captains express appropriate behavior to model respect for opponents
2. Learn the rules.
3. Practice your coach’s rules in character development.
During Event
1. Assist players who are down in getting to their feet.
2. Never gesture to officials, players, coaches, or the fans in a negative or taunting manner.
3. Never disagree openly with an official’s or coach’s decision. Carry on ethically and maturely
regardless of your true feeling.
4. Shake the opponent’s hand if he/she fouls out, or extend congratulations when he/she is
leaving the contest.
After Event
1. Make every effort to extend a congratulatory handshake to your opponent immediately at
the game’s conclusion.
2. Never debate something that occurred during the game with anyone, as it is in the past.
3. Be objective when communicating to the media about the contest. Don’t be controlled by
your emotions.
4. Show concern for injured opponents and teammates.
5. Promote sportsmanship and your athletic experience positively whenever and wherever the
opportunity is available.
2. Be responsible for the conduct of his/her players.
3. Help in promoting good crowd decorum.
4. Refrain the use of any profanity and/or physically abusive actions.
5. Refrain from making any negative remarks to the new media.
6. Have and show respect for the opponents; treat them as guests.
7. Educate the student-athletes as to the rules and regulations of the game.
8. Maintain proper conduct before, during, and after the athletic contest.
9. Inform his/her team of the responsibilities contained in this document.
Preventative Measures
Before Event
1. Read and know the rule book.
2. An ”open communication” network between coach and official must be maintained.
3. Honesty is the best policy. Before each season, both coaches and officials must discuss
grievances and opinions, thereby presenting an exchange of ideas and recommendations.
4. Officials could be invited to practice sessions to review any new rule changes and go over
general rules. On the court/field demonstration is very important.
5. Discussion sessions with athletes led by the coach and official are very important.
Sportsmanship, rules and regulations, and respect must be the main focus of the agenda.
6. The athlete must be made aware of his/her role and responsibility as a student-athlete. He/
She must show respect and courtesy toward officials and opponents. This may be done via
team/individual sessions with the coach.
7. Officials need to feel they are welcome when they enter the gymnasium. The athletic
director or gym supervisor should greet and welcome officials.
During Event
1. Improper bench control or unsportsmanlike conduct in any sport is unacceptable.
2. The athletes demeanor and conduct is ultimately the coaches responsibility.
3. It is important that the coach assist in maintaining good crowd orderliness. This is done by
his/her actions and/or mannerisms on the court or field. His/her actions may calm a crowd or
excite one.
4. Embarrassing an opponent by continued pressure defenses or premier players remaining in
the game to intentionally run up the score is one of the most unethical forms of coaching
behavior.
5. Utilizing players, even if their names are legally in the scorebook, who are involved in a
simultaneous game in a nearby facility to create an advantage to win a game is ethically
unacceptable. It creates a travesty of the game.
After Event
1. Must never direct frustration over the outcome of the contest to officials, players, or
spectators.
2. Develop good rapport with officials associations by attending local meetings or inviting
official association leadership to coaches meetings to interact in a positive and creative
atmosphere.
3. Should write a letter of commendation to the UHSAA when an official does an outstanding
job of officiating.
4. Should refrain from making negative remarks to the news media; if a problem arises, use
the UHSAA or Region Board a the investigative body.
5. There will not be a meeting of officials and coaches after an athletic contest. Coaches must
respect the private area of officials at the conclusion of a contest.
The Players
Role
The role of the players in sportsmanship is second in importance only to the coach. Players are admired and respected by students of all levels as well as adult spectators. They have significant influence over the actions and behavior of spectators of all ages.
Required Responsibilities
1. Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of
representing the school and community.
2. Learn the rules thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, fellow students, and
younger students. This will assist both them and you in achievement of a better
understanding and appreciation of the game.
3. Cooperate with the coaches and always exercise good sportsmanship by living the rules
and roles as stated.
4. Only the captain may communicate with the officials on the clarification of rules. It is his/
her responsibility to communicate back to his/her teammates and/or coach.
5. Always respect the officials’ judgment and interpretation of the rules. Never argue or make
non-verbal gestures which indicate disagreement. This type of immature activity may incite
undesirable behavior in the stands and by teammates.
6. Congratulate opponents in a sincere manner following either victory or defeat. This is a true
measure of character.
7. Exercise self-control at all times, accepting all decisions, unusual occurrences, and abiding
by them
8. Treat opponents with the respect that is accorded a guest or friend. Many lasting
relationships may be developed from competitive situations.
9. Shake hands with opponents at an appropriate time wish them luck.
Preventative Measures
Before Event
1. Captains express appropriate behavior to model respect for opponents
2. Learn the rules.
3. Practice your coach’s rules in character development.
During Event
1. Assist players who are down in getting to their feet.
2. Never gesture to officials, players, coaches, or the fans in a negative or taunting manner.
3. Never disagree openly with an official’s or coach’s decision. Carry on ethically and maturely
regardless of your true feeling.
4. Shake the opponent’s hand if he/she fouls out, or extend congratulations when he/she is
leaving the contest.
After Event
1. Make every effort to extend a congratulatory handshake to your opponent immediately at
the game’s conclusion.
2. Never debate something that occurred during the game with anyone, as it is in the past.
3. Be objective when communicating to the media about the contest. Don’t be controlled by
your emotions.
4. Show concern for injured opponents and teammates.
5. Promote sportsmanship and your athletic experience positively whenever and wherever the
opportunity is available.