Dana Point Youth Baseball

Manager’s Code of Conduct

 

All Managers and Coaches, as a condition to their selection and continued service as Managers and Coaches, are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct:

 

  1. Managers are to recognize that they are role models and examples for the players and conduct themselves accordingly:
    1. Show good sportsmanship at all times;
    2. No swearing or abusive language;
    3. No ridicule or harassment of umpires – if a manager wishes to question the interpretation of a rule (not balls or strikes, safe or out) or needs to discuss a situation with the umpire, he must first ask for time out and, if granted, then discuss or question in a courteous manner;
    4. No throwing or kicking bats, gloves, helmets or any other items in anger;
    5. No verbal abuse or ridicule of any player on his or her team or on the opposing team;
    6. No threats of physical abuse or pushing, shoving or grabbing of shoulders or similar acts of “discipline”;
    7. No use of alcohol or tobacco at any games, practices, or trips to the batting cages.
    8. The manager is responsible for any and all prohibited activity, such as described above, on the part of his or her coaches, players and parents of players. All players, coaches and parents of players are to be advised that the Manager can be ejected or suspended for their conduct.
  2. The Manager must recognize that he is representing the DPYB at all times. The statements and conduct of our Managers significantly determine the reputation of our baseball program in the eyes of parents, players, spectators and visitors. Therefore, it is the responsibility of each Manager to maintain the best interests of the DPYB at all times. Complaints and concerns about the management of the program and the DPYB should be addressed in private with the Division Commissioner only! Failure to abide by this rule can be cause for immediate removal of a Manager or Coach.
  3. Once the game begins the Manager or a Coach is to remain in, or in front of the dugout at all times, except when coaching a base or when time out is requested and granted for a conference with a pitcher or umpire, or for an injury. Conferences with batters should be limited, discussions with batters should occur in the on-deck circle or in the dugout. No more than two assistant coaches on the field for Mustang, Bronco, and Pony.
  4. Each Manager should be familiar with all of the rules for his or her division, including the baseball rules, the PONY league rules and our own house rule adjustments. Protests are not allowed at lower age levels and Managers at the upper age levels should work to avoid any protests. Each Manager is responsible to know his or her division rules regarding pitching limitation, mandatory playing time and batting order rules. Violation of these rules can result in warnings, suspensions or expulsions from the manager position.
  5. The Manager is responsible for his/her player’s parents and supporters. The Manager should make all reasonable efforts to keep the crowd under control; verbal comments behind the backstop to batters, the umpire or the catcher are not to be tolerated.
  6. The Manager is responsible for the players on his or her team. No ridicule of each other or the other team’s players is tolerated. Constructive criticism is the responsibility of the Manager, not the players. Conduct in the dugout during the game is the responsibility of the Manager. While baseball “chatter” is encouraged, loud and obnoxious noises or screaming, the intent of which is to “rattle” the opposing pitcher, is prohibited. Intentional distractions, such as banging or rattling the dugout fence, shall not be tolerated.
  7. In the event a player should require more than minor disciplinary action (calisthenics, etc.) such action should be taken in private with the player. Players should not be disciplined in front of their teammates. Should the Manager “bench” a player during a game as a disciplinary measure, the Division Commissioner must be notified of the disciplinary action taken.
  8. DPYB’s objective is to have all games be competitively played, without losing sight of the primary goal of the program, i.e. the development of our children into responsible young adults by providing a healthy and enjoyable baseball program. In keeping with that spirit both “blow-out” scores and non-competitive “dream” games are to be avoided (see #17).
  9. Cooperation is necessary between both teams for a) field maintenance, b) filling in umpiring responsibilities if the umpire is not present, c) scorekeeping and d) field clean up. All of our Managers will be held responsible to assist in maintaining the fields. This includes the chalking of the baselines if needed before each game as well as the clean up of the field after the game is over.
  10. Be on time for games and practices. Do not leave players unattended after practices or games.
  11. Be sure players adequately stretch and warm-up before practices and games, especially on cooler days. Recommend each player to keep a jacket in the dugout on cool days.
  12. Have line-up cards prepared before the game to assure timely start and proper attention to warm-ups.
  13. Manager is responsible for all equipment. Do not allow players to throw or otherwise abuse equipment. Turn in equipment promptly at the end of the season.
  14. Be certain a responsible coach is available at any and all times if you the Manager cannot be present for any reason.
  15. The Manager should create a positive team attitude toward field maintenance, preservation of equipment, league events, and fundraising events.
  16. The Manager should schedule a reasonable number of practices to assure the proper education of your players, but do not work them excessively to the point of frustration or burn-out. No more than 4 “events” (practices, games, organized trips to batting cages) is recommended per week (Sunday through Saturday).
  17. The Manager should encourage participation by all the players, especially the weaker players. Never ridicule players or discourage their involvement. It is important that each player feel that they are an important part of the team and it is the Manager’s responsibility to create that feeling. DPYB encourages each Manager to try to play his or her players in positions that they would like to try. However, these efforts should be mitigated by the overall desire to maintain a balanced game environment. While each player can be allowed their “dream” game or inning, “dream” games in which all players play positions to which they are inexperienced or unaccustomed at the same time which results in lopsided scores are prohibited. It is important to remember that in Shetland and Pinto Divisions, no score is kept and no standings are maintained. The goal of these Divisions is to train the players in the fundamental baseball skills and the principles of team play. The Manager, at these levels, must emphasize the goals of the Division in his or her own conduct toward the players, both individually and in the aggregate. For the Mustang, Bronco and Pony Divisions, while statistics can be maintained and standing are kept, it is important that the display of such statistics be limited to a manner that is not critical toward the weaker players. If there are questions about the display of such statistics, please discuss your presentation with your Division Commissioner.
  18. Please direct all items of conflict or concern to your Division Commissioner, who will be responsible for the resolution of all Division issues.

 

 

 

Dana Point Youth Baseball

Manager and Coach Contract

 

 

 

 

                        Team Name:  ____________________________________

 

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I have fully read the Dana Point Youth Baseball Manager’s Code of Conduct and agree with each of the Rules and Regulations set forth. I understand that managers and coaches can and will be relieved from participation in the Dana Point Youth Baseball program if it is determined that their conduct violated either the letter or the spirit of the Code of Conduct or the Rules and Regulations.

 

 

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