- I will remember that this sport is for kids, NOT adults
- I will remember my players' physical well-being comes before any desire to win
- I will ensure that my playing situation is safe for my players.
- I will treat my players with respect and remember all kids develop at their own pace.
- I will come to all practices and games prepared and organized.
- I will be familiar with the rules of the sport I am coaching, in accordance with I-8 rules. I will ensure that all players understand and follow all rules.
- I will remember that I am a role model and will conduct myself appropriately.
- I will have respect for myself, my coaching staff, players, game officials, and spectators. Reed-Custer Jr. Comets Youth Football shall insist upon proper behavior of all Coaches and Spectators. They will not condone the use of profanity, abusive language, mistreatment, or favoritism of players by coaching staff, and/or spectator. NO head coach, assistant or junior coach will use foul language, or name calling (ethnic, racial or obscene).
- I will adhere to the philosophy of the Youth Sports Foundation while coaching this team.
- Use of ANY tobacco products, drugs, or alcoholic beverages is NOT allowed on school grounds, therefor, will not be allowed at our practice/game fields or away games.
- Each coach shall make sure ALL their squads, team players and mascots have secured a way home and have left the property following a completed or cancelled practice and/or game
- Under no circumstances will any Board of Directors, coaching staff, or other member of the Organization be allowed on the field that is under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. This will be cause for immediate dismissal.
- All Coaches are to take their job seriously. The Board of Directors have the authority to dismiss any coach on a majority vote (President has voting power in these cases). Remember one coach’s action toward a child or opposing organization may reflect on the entire Reed-Custer Jr. Comets Youth Football.
- Football Coaches will be directed by the Athletic Director and the cheerleading coaches will be directed by the Cheer Coordinator.
- Coaching staff shall keep to strict adherence to age limits, player’s weight and physical fitness in addition to game playing rules, game time limits and game participation rules set forth by Illinois 8 Youth Tackle Football League and the Organization. A play chart will be maintained for all levels and turned into the Athletic Director at the end of each game.
- All coaching staff and assistants shall have their names on a roster (this includes statisticians). If someone’s name is not on a roster then they WILL NOT BE allowed on the playing field or sidelines.
- No coach can bench a child without approval of the Athletic Director and Head Coach of that squad.
- If a head coach cannot be at practice, an assistant coach must be present. If for some reason none of the coaches can be present, the Athletic Director or Cheer Coordinator must be notified in advance so they can take charge of the practice.
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If there is a problem with a child or parent, it must be brought to the attention of the Athletic Director or Cheer Coordinator. If it is not solved at this level, the problem should be brought to the Board of Directors for resolution.
- All coaches must insure all children be informed about all games and practices as to the location and times.
- All children should be in complete uniform unless given special permission from the Athletic Director or Cheer Coordinator
- All coaches must dress and always look and act like ladies and gentlemen in order to set good examples for the children.
- All head coaches must attend monthly Board of Directors Meetings and attend all mandatory coaches meetings.
If accepted, I agree to abide by the bylaws, guidelines and decisions of the Jr Comets. I further agree to bring any conflicts with players, other teams or other Jr Comet members to the next Jr Comet board meeting and not present the conflict before the public or teams. I understand that I will be working with young people and will respect their various levels of development and maturity, and remember to keep the sport fun for kids. I also promise to become a certified head coach through USA Football and to adhere to the heads-up tackling methods taught by USA Football, and I understand that it is mandatory in order to be on the field with the players. I hereby authorize investigation of all statements contained on this form and certify that all information included herein is complete and accurate. I understand that my appointment as coach is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a background check and that a misstatement of fact will be grounds for my immediate discharge as a volunteer.