EBSA COACHES Guidelines





A COACH IS A LEADER WHO:

  • Maintains a positive attitude. 
  • Respects all team players, umpires, opposing coaches, and parents. 
  • Resolves problems in equitable, fair, and civil manner. 
  • Assures that each player who exhibits a commitment to their team by attending practices and games on a consistent basis receives an equal amount of playing time. 
  • Challenges each player to reach personal and team goals, and assures that the team is as skillful and competitive as their capabilities will allow. 
  • Teaches the team to play like winners and not think of the game of baseball as only about winning or losing.

A COACH IS A ROLE MODEL WHO:

  • Refrains from using abusive or derogatory language, especially in the heat of competitive play. 
  • Is sensitive to the player’s mental, physical and emotional character – the whole person. 
  • Acknowledges the umpire’s authority, uses tact and good judgement when questioning an umpire’s interpretation of the rules, doesn’t argue with the umpire’s decision at the plate and/or in the field. 
  • Acknowledges skills, good plays, and extra effort -- whether by their team or the opposition.

A COACH IS A PERSON WHO USES COMMON SENSE REGARDING SAFETY AND HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS BY:

  • Assuring that their players are property trained to avoid injuries during offensive and defensive plays (such as turning towards the catcher when a batter thinks they may be hit with the ball, and by teaching proper sliding techniques). 
  • Assuring the playing fields are free of dangerous materials (glass, rocks, etc.) and that bases are secured. 
  • Assuring that ice packs and a first-aid kit are available during all practices and games, and that all players have liquids to drink (their own or a team cooler), especially during hot weather.