2026 Head Coach & Assistant Coaches

The function of a coach is to ensure a positive baseball experience for all players regardless of ability. Coaches serve as an advisor, mentor, lifeline, or simply as a person to lend an ear and listen.

The role that a coach can have on a player’s life is significant in youth development. The sports field offers a place to develop both as an athlete and individual, and lessons learned on that field will be carried throughout life. Each player should be treated with the utmost respect, and his or her welfare should be considered in decisions by the coach at all times.

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer as a coach. Accordingly, the following Coaches Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Thorndale Youth Sports Association. By signing below you agree to all terms set forth therein.

I will be a positive role model for the athletes I coach and demonstrate fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.

I will act professionally and take responsibility for my actions.

I am aware that I have tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the player and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.

I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children and not adults.

I will exert my influence to enhance sportsmanship by my assistant coaches, players, parents and those associated with my team with special emphasis on respecting the rights, dignity and worth of athletes, coaches, other volunteers, friends and spectators.

I will respect and support contest officials. I will not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials.

I will place the emotional and physical wellbeing of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will ensure my language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation demonstrate high standards of TYSA. 

I will treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin, religion or ability.

I will provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for practices and competition.

I will exhibit sound injury and risk management practices and will encourage athletes to seek medical advice when required.

I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

I will ensure that all equipment is safe and ready for play.

I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

I will be fair, considerate and honest with athletes and communicate with athletes using simple, clear language.

I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.

I will seek continual improvement through performance evaluation and ongoing coach education.

I will be knowledgeable of the Tri-County Flag/Tackle rules and I will teach and explain these rules to my players and parents. 

I will make myself available as a coaching mentor to other coaches throughout the Association at all levels as requested by the TYSA Board.

I will remain fair and impartial during player evaluations.