Coaches' Code of Conduct & Responsiblities
In Warroad, coaches are not compensated. They are volunteers who spend countless hours on the ice working with the kids. We are lucky to have so many fine individuals donate so much time out of their lives to help our program. Our coaches are our strength.
COACHES WILL STRIVE TO:
1. MUST Have a parent meeting prior to the season with the Director or Board member.
2. Head Coaches will appoint the assistant coach or coaches.
3. Keep in mind player development is the most important part of the program. Learning, developing and effort are as important as winning.
4. Know and understand the rules of the game and share that understanding with the players.
5. Treat players fairly and honestly.
6. Be present and prompt. Be well prepared for practices. Ice time is valuable.
7. Display adequate consideration and understanding for the individual needs of the players, without compromising the overall development of the team as a whole.
8. Share ideas and techniques with other coaches for the betterment of the entire program.
9. BA, PW and SQ should be seeking recommendations from Boys High School Head Coach on systems and development. 15U, 12U and 10U should also be seeking the commendations from the Girls’ High School Head Coach for systems and development.
10. Be considerate of other teams, coaches and referees.
11. Have a positive attitude at all times. Apologize when you slip up.
12. Teach players to respect game officials’ decisions.
13. Be in locker room for a reasonable time prior to/after games/practices (or assign a SafeSport Registered parent).
14. Lead by example and set a standard of conduct so high that the community and Warroad Youth Hockey, including all coaches, players, parents and fans, will be proud.
15. Inform the WYHB, in writing, of any violations of player conduct.
16. Participate in periodic coaches’ meetings.
17. Appoint a team manager.
18. Follow player development map.
19. Get all jerseys and goalie equipment at end of the year. It is suggested that the coach or team manager collect all of the jerseys at the team's final game.
21. Any unlawful behavior by a player will result in an immediate suspension of the player and must be reported to the WYHB by the coach.
COACHES WILL NOT:
1. Offer players monetary rewards for performance.
2. Use offensive language.
3. Show favoritism to players or families.
4. Physically or verbally abuse players.
5. Use tobacco or alcohol while supervising players during practice/games.
6. Meet with players in a one on one situation. All player meetings will consist of two (2) adults or entire team.