Managers and Coaches should:
- Care more about the players and teaching the fundamentals than winning the game. Players are involved in baseball for fun and enjoyment; winning is a consideration, but not the only one, nor the most important one.
- Be positive role models for the players, display emotional maturity.
- Be alert to the physical safety of the players.
- Be generous with praise when it is deserved.
- Be consistent, honest, fair and just.
- Learn to be an effective communicator with parents and players.
- Refrain from regular and unnecessary yelling at players and never verbally abuse a player or official.
- Give all players the opportunity to improve their skills, develop self-esteem, gain confidence and become “team players”.
- Organize practices that are fun and challenging to the players.
- Know and study the rules of the game.
- Be concerned with the overall development of your players.
- Stress good health habits and clean living. Lead by example.
- Coaches will ensure that their teams will be respectful in a loss or a win, displaying behavior which exhibits respect and good sportsmanship.
- Coaches will comply with the decisions of the league officials and observe all rules, policy and procedures as established or endorsed by Dell Rapids Baseball Association.