Coaching Expectations

As a Southfour Softball Coach I will:

• Remember that all the players are playing for their enjoyment, not for mine.
• Place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire or external pressure to win.
• Remember that athletes play to have fun and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
• Teach athletes to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials, opponents, other coaches, and volunteers.
• Provide a safe playing environment for the athlete.
• Ensure that all athletes get equitable instruction, support and playing time.
• Remember that athletes need a coach they can respect.  I will be generous with praise and set a good example.
• Work in cooperation with officials.
• Not ridicule or yell at my athletes, coaches or officials for making mistakes.
• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.
• Obtain proper training and continue to upgrade my coaching skills.
• Role model the appropriate behaviors.  Yelling at athletes, coach and umpires is prohibited.
• Give equal access to infield/outfield, not in the same position all the time, batting order will also be rotated.