St. Hilary Parish CYO
COACH'S CODE

St. Hilary's CYO regards a person who takes on the responsibility of coaching as a special kind of person with special qualities. He or she should have a sound knowledge of the particular sport, a deep interest in the players and a genuine enthusiasm that can be passed on to the players.

A good coach is an educator, friend, disciplinarian and psychologist to the players. In accepting this responsibility, a coach accepts a responsibility to the team, to the players, to their parents, to the CYO and to the sport.

Every coach in St. Hilary's CYO program pledges to conduct him or herself at all times in accordance with the mission statement of St. Hilary's CYO and the rules and regulations of the Marin County CYO.

The rules applicable to the particular sport are to be regarded as mutual agreements, the spirit of which should be respected and unbroken. Referees' decisions should be accepted no matter how unfair they may seem.

Each player is to be provided the opportunity to develop their skills through participation in instruction, practice and games. Winning is desirable, but winning at any costs defeats the purpose of the game and the CYO program.

The CYO program reflects the Christian attitudes and values of good sportsmanship. Good sportsmanship dignifies coaches, players, the team and the game. Each coach is pledged to instill good sportsmanship in his or her players.

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