• Be respectful by using appropriate language

• Treat everyone fairly

• Treat everyone with dignity and respect

• Avoid tobacco products or alcoholic beverages

• Avoid the use of performance-enhancing or mind-altering recreational drugs

• Arrive on time for all practices, meetings, and contests

• Play by the rules, demonstrating and encouraging good sportsmanship

• Respect the dignity of others by not sexually harassing or molesting them

• Protect the integrity of the game by not gambling on the sport or having any involvement with those who do

• Represent your school and self in a manner that reflects self-control

• Comply will all school and team rules and policies

• Report any injury or aggravating condition to the coach

From Successful Coaching, Third Edition, by Rainer Martens, 2004, Champaign, IL:  Human Kinetics