Code of Conduct for Coaches, Players and Parents

​NVTBL Coaches Code of Conduct


Acknowledging that this is a youth sports game, NVTBL Coaches are expected to model the highest moral and ethical behavior. Coaches understand that the way they conduct themselves reflects on the team as well. 

• Provide a safe playing environment for all players.
• Model fair play and sportsmanship to all players.
• Teach the rules of the game to all players and parents.
• Treat players, opponents, officials and fans with respect.
• Promote fun, player development, and fairness over winning.
• Coach in a positive manner, recognizing that life lessons are also being taught through the game of baseball.
• Acknowledge that NVTBL is all about player development. Strive to develop players to their fullest potential.

• Accept and respect the umpires as authority during games.  Not questioning or commenting on any decisions or calls of the officials.
• Refrain from using any profanity, violence and/or insults/demeaning language during or after the game at the field.

• Emphasize and foster a team atmosphere and not individual achievements—teams win and lose as a team.
• Model respect so that your team members show respect to teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and parents.
• Maintain control of parents so that they are not misrepresenting the team.
• Abstain from using any Tobacco products at practices or games.
• Follow all the rules and policies of NVTBL.

​NVTBL Player Code of Conduct


All NVTBL players are expected to be respectful to teammates, coaches, and umpires; act in a responsible manner; play within the rules; and always give their best effort on and off the field.

• Remember that Baseball is a game that is fun to play.
• Listen to and respect the Coaches that manage my team.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship and encourage teammates, parents, coaches and officials to also be good sports.
• Conduct myself with dignity and honor
• Play as a team player—remembering to encourage and celebrate teammates and opponents efforts.
• Show sportsmanship win or lose and respect your opponent.
• Accept and respect all decisions of the officials, not questioning or commenting on their calls.
• Refrain from using any profanity, violence and/or insults/demeaning language on the field or in the dugout.
• Understanding that being part of the team is a privilege, not a right.
• Abstain from using ANY Tobacco products during practices and games.
• Follow all NVTBL player rules and policies.

​NVTBL Parent Code of Conduct


All NVTBL parents are expected to demonstrate positive behavior and good sportsmanship, acknowledging that they are role models for the players.

• Remember that youth Baseball is a game that is fun to play. The game is for the youth, not the adults. 
• Demonstrate and model good sportsmanship.
• Acknowledge that doing one’s best is more important than winning.
• Encourage my child to show respect to coaches, officials and teammates.
• Respect the coaches/managers and refrain from confronting them during or immediately following a game.
• Accept and respect the umpires as authority during games.  Not questioning or commenting on any decisions or calls of the officials.
• Refrain from using any profanity, violence and/or insults/demeaning language during or after the game at the field.
• Pledge to not coach my own child or any other players from the team during the game.
• Strive to teach my own child the rules of the game.
• Acknowledge that NVTBL is a league committed to player development.
• Read and adhere to the player/parent rules and policies of NVTBL.