Rules Schmooles - Coach Team/Dugout/Parent etc. rules....who's got 'em?

[WARRIORMIKE]

Here what rules Ive started since coaching. The list continues to grow



Parents

· Absolutely no coaching from the stands
· Unless you have a volunteer form, you are not allowed on
the field at anytime. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
· Kids are to be on time 15 min. before practice, and 1 hour
before games
· The Manager and Coaches dismiss practices. No girl is to
leave early unless otherwise known.
· If there is a play or a game you do not agree with discuss
it with me, a 24 hour rule applies
· If an argument breaks out during a game parent vs.
parent, or a one on one with a staff member you will be
removed from park for the day. NO EXCEPTIONS
· Snacks will be assigned by myself or team moms
· A good diet for your kid(s) will be expected. NO SODAS,
OR JUNK FOOD!!!
· I expect all parents, and others to cheer on the team
· If you child has any medical conditions, let the coaching
staff be aware
· If there is any doubt on my staff and you feel that you
want to get more involved, do not hesitate to fill out a
volunteer form.


Child

· You will always follow all directions of your manager,
coaches and team moms, during practices and games.
· You are not to hit, spit, or taunt any of your team
members at anytime.
· I expect everyone to be on the field 15 mins before
practice, and 1 hour before games. For every minute your
late, your will run a lap. “It does not take talent to
be on time”
· You are to assist with clean up, we all walk out of here at
the same time. Ex. Buckets, bags etc.
· No kicking, or picking up dirt. All dirt stays on the
ground!!!
· No swinging the bats unless you are up to bat.
· Make sure you go to the bathroom before or during
breaks.
· I expect a team full of leaders and supporters
· A good diet during the season will be expected
· You are to respect EVERYONE on your team.
ALWAYS!
· You are to have fun and play hard everyday-NO
EXCEPTIONS!!!

 

[InsidePitch]

I would leave your team. They are 9 and 10. Hard and fast rules regarding food is going to be an issue. They can barely get themselves dressed in the right uniform and require parental intervention for sunscreen, water and snacks unless you plan on doing all that.

SUNFLOWER SEEDS ARE A MUST. Go be a neat-nic in your house. I love seeing them come out of DDs helmet.

 

[StingRay]

search this forum. there are a couple good examples on here already.

 

[guero_gordo]

-1 No food.

I seriously suggest you think through enforcement and escalation for each rule, or at least the big ones. I've been on teams with 6 pages of signed rules where parents lived in the dugout, and coached from the stands in every game, among other things. If you can't see yourself confronting a d-bag parent about the rule, perhaps repeatedly, don't bother asking them to sign in the hopes that it doesn't come up.

 

[Jdaddy]

Two of ours that haven't been mentioned, no swimming on game day unless it is after the last game. No staying the night before games unless it is a ride issue and approved by the HC before hand.

 

[InsidePitch]

You guys really have all these rules at 10U? No wonder so many kids quit to go do something else.

 

[CycloneSoftball22]

You guys really have all these rules at 10U? No wonder so many kids quit to go do something else.

I think it is the perfect time to implement some of this stuff. You really think some of these things will be easier when they are older?

 

[Amy in AZ.]

I used to go over some of these at the parent's meeting prior to the season. I did ask the parents not to coach from the stands, argue with the umps and not to drink alcohol at the games. I had a big problem with people sitting there drinking and then, driving.

But, I didn't have written rules. I would tell them when to be at the games. That is when I made the lineup, so if they wanted in the lineup, they better be there, before I start writing.

Yes, seeds are good. Some dugouts are banning them, though. All parks use leaf blowers. I don't see the problem.

 

[fpdad01]

I think the rules need to be a little different for age and depending on your specific team. Alot of new girls, attitudes in general, parents attitudes, etc. I have coached girls before and am currently coaching 14u boys baseball but here is what my team rules are based on being new to coaching the team and knowing what I know about previous problems of certain players. Parents were not an issue as those kids that had problem parents were not asked to be part of the team. These were read and signed by each player and parent prior to our first practice. Also the 24 hour rule always applies!!!!!

 

[TimothyJ]

What's up with the "no sharing helmets"?

Sounds like there's a story behind that one