Manager and Coach Code of Conduct

 

Hershey Little League teams are managed and coached by volunteers, typically parents of players. Every team needs 1 manager and at least 1-2 assistant coaches.

A committee reviews candidates and establishes a list of potential appointees. The League Commissioner appoints all managers and coaches, subject to ratification by the Board of Directors. There is no seniority or tenure in serving as a manager or coach year to year.

To be considered, simply submit volunteer form prior to the season.

As a manager or coach of a HLL team, you hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for each child participating in HLL by following this Code of Conduct:

  • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all children, managers and coaches (including those of an opposing team). This applies to every game, practice, or any other HLL event
  • I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all umpires, league officials and parents at every game or event.
  • I will place the emotional and physical well being of all children on all teams ahead of any personal desire to win.
  • I will ask my players to treat all other players, coaches, umpires, league officials, and parents with respect.
  • I promise to help my players enjoy HLL by being respectful to all players, coaches, umpires league officials, and parents.
  • I will insist that my players are in a safe and healthy environment.
  • I will demand a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free sports environment for my players and agree to assist by refraining from their use at all HLL games, practices and events.
  • I will remember that HLL baseball is for children and not for adults.
  • I will do all I can to make the game fun and safe for all the children involved in HLL.
  • I understand that HLL is a volunteer organization that requires all parents to participate in activities, such as field preparation, umpiring, snack-bar duty, and scorekeeping. I therefore agree to enlist the support of all the parents of my players in this effort.

I agree to be trained in the responsibilities of being a HLL Manager or Coach, including attending all manager meetings and training clinics