Observe and enforce the spirit and letter of rules.
Don’t compromise education and character-development goals.
Don’t engage in or tolerate dishonesty, cheating or dishonorable conduct.
Respect
Treat the traditions of the sport and other participants with respect.
Don’t engage in or tolerate disrespectful conduct, including verbal abuse of opponents and officials, profane or belligerent “trash talking,” and taunting or unseemly celebrations.
Win with grace and lose with dignity.
Responsibility
Be a positive role model on and off the field and require the same of your athletes.
Further the mental, social and moral development of athletes and teach life skills that enhance personal success and social responsibility.
Maintain competence including basic knowledge of:Character building.
First aid and safety.
Coaching principles, rules and strategies.
Fairness
Adhere to high standards of fair play.
Treat players fairly according to their abilities.
Never take unfair advantage.
Be open-minded.
Caring
Assure that the academic, emotional, physical and moral well-being of athletes is always placed above desires and pressures to win.
Citizenship
Avoid gamesmanship and promote sportsmanship by honoring the rules and goals of the sport
Establish codes of conduct for coaches, athletes, parents and spectators.
Safeguard the health of athletes and the integrity of the sport by prohibiting the use of alcohol and tobacco.
Demand compliance with all laws and regulations, including those relating to gambling and the use of drugs.
Questions regarding our Athletic Program at Shaffer can be sent to:
Pam Steninger (email) - Athletic Director, Shaffer Elementary School
