Code of Conduct

Players

Being a member of Avon Grove Lacrosse (AGL) is a privilege, and all AGL players are required to maintain a standard of conduct that exemplifies the essential elements of honesty and integrity. All AGL players must abide by the following:

Treat all coaches, players, parents/guardians, and officials with respect at all times.
Refrain from disrespectful, bullying, or harassing language, acts, or behaviors toward any official, player, or parent/guardian.
Demonstrate good sportsmanship, fair play, and focus on fun and participation, not winning.
Be on time for all practices and games.
Work to the best of your abilities in practice and games and understand equal play time is guaranteed only to those players that give 100%.
Be a positive role model to other players. Learn from players that are better than you and help teach those with less experience.
Follow the directions of your coaches at all times.

Work hard, respect the game, and have fun.

Coaches

As a coach with Avon Grove Lacrosse, you must always be aware of the tremendous influence you have on your players and must continually strive to be a positive role model at all times both on and off the field. All AGL coaches must abide by the following:

Treat all coaches, players, parents/guardians, and officials with respect at all times.
Refrain from disrespectful, bullying, or harassing language, acts, or behaviors toward any official, player, or parent/guardian.
Demonstrate and teach good sportsmanship, fair play, and focus developing your players, not winning.
Protect your players at all times and remove players at any point if a situation is unsafe.
Be on time for all practices and games.
Teach the rules and skills required for your players to be successful in the sport.

Develop players so they will have a lifelong love for the sport of lacrosse.

Parents

As a parent/guardian, your positive encouragement and behavior throughout the season is the foundation that leads to a lifelong love for the sport of lacrosse. All AGL parents/guardians must abide by the following:

Treat all coaches, players, parents/guardians, and officials with respect at all times.
Refrain from disrespectful, bullying, or harassing language, acts, or behaviors toward any official, player, or parent/guardian.
Remember that members of the opposing team are children that deserve caring attention and encouragement from adults.
Respect the actions and decisions of coaches during practices and games and not attempt to coach from the sidelines.
Understand that the mission of AGL is to develop players and that a win at all costs attitude is detrimental to the experience and development of our players.
Recognize that learning to interact with coaches and adults is part of the experience, and players must be allowed to resolve situations on their own first.
If a concern or issue arises, please speak with the head coach privately to address the situation calmly and respectfully.
If a situation cannot be resolved with a head coach or results in a disagreement, please wait 24 hours to reflect on the situation before contacting the Board of Directors.

Be loud, be proud, and be respectful.

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