Not Be Overcome by Envy Toward Players and/or Parents Respect other players and – parents in spite of shortcomings or mannerisms that may irritate you. Envy and ill will can destroy a team and hurt other players and parents. Not Be A Know It All Coaches are human. They make mistakes. But don’t continually – them. You’ll just hurt the team, and put undue pressure on your child. Emphasize Total Commitment (Body and Soul) To A Program Teach and stress discipline, – attitude, respect, loyalty, and teamwork traits that last a lifetime and determine relative success or failure. Never Sacrifice Academics For Athletics Insist on good study habits and good academic – performance. Brains will carry your child farther than their legs. Monitor Your Social Activities Help and encourage your child to choose friends carefully, – and to make the right choices in and out of school. Be Unselfish And Be A Good Role Model Do not encourage participation for the wrong reasons – such as awards or scholarships. Encourage love of the game and support whatever role your child is assigned. Encourage Decision Making And Developing Leadership This can be developed. It has to do – with self-esteem, grades, values, and respect for others, including competitors, and can come as a result of following the 9 commandments. IYHA/USA HOCKEY PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT
Not Be Overcome by Envy Toward Players and/or Parents – Respect other players and parents in spite of shortcomings or mannerisms that may irritate you. Envy and ill will can destroy a team and hurt other players and parents. Not Be A Know It All – Coaches are human. They make mistakes. But don’t continually them. You’ll just hurt the team, and put undue pressure on your child. Emphasize Total Commitment (Body and Soul) To A Program – Teach and stress discipline, attitude, respect, loyalty, and teamwork traits that last a lifetime and determine relative success or failure. Never Sacrifice Academics For Athletics – Insist on good study habits and good academic performance. Brains will carry your child farther than their legs. Monitor Your Social Activities – Help and encourage your child to choose friends carefully, and to make the right choices in and out of school. Be Unselfish And Be A Good Role Model – Do not encourage participation for the wrong reasons such as awards or scholarships. Encourage love of the game and support whatever role your child is assigned. Encourage Decision Making And Developing Leadership – This can be developed. It has to do with self-esteem, grades, values, and respect for others, including competitors, and can come as a result of following the 9 commandments. IYHA/USA HOCKEY PARTICIPANT CODE OF CONDUCT