Coaches

• Treat players, parents, referees and opponents with respect.
• Teach and inspire lacrosse players to love the game and to compete fairly.
• Demonstrate by example the type of person he/she wants the players to be.
• Have control and command discipline at all times.
• Respect the interpretation of rules and judgments by the officials.
• Realize that as a coach he/she is a teacher and therefore must understand the game and proper techniques to teach his/her players.
• All players are to be given the maximum opportunity for quality participation in all aspects of the game in a safe and secure environment.
• All players should be made to feel that they have contributed to, or are making a contribution, however small, to the team effort.
• All players are entitled to quality instruction toward the development of lacrosse skills and tactics.

Players

• Treat opponents with respect.
• Treat coaches and fellow teammates with respect.
• Play hard and within the rules of the game of lacrosse.
• Demonstrate self-control.
• Respect officials and accept their decisions without gesture or argument.
• Win without boasting, lose without excuses and never quit.
• Remember that it is a privilege to represent PYL and your community.
• All players should be aware that encouraging and supporting all teammates is essential to success.
• All players should be aware of the rules of the game of lacrosse and be encouraged to abide by these at all times.

Parents

• Cheer constructively for the team at all times.
• Do not coach the team players, including your own youngster, from the sidelines during games.
• Respect the judgment of the officials and do not criticize them during games.
• Decrease the pressure to win.
• Communicate with the coach and create a positive, supportive working relationship.
• Understand and respect the different roles of parents and coaches.
• Control negative emotions and actions.
• Show patience for the younger, developing lacrosse players.