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Olathe Parks & Rec takes pride in fostering active and healthy lifestyles for the youth in our community through a diverse range of sports programs, including leagues, instructional clinics, tournaments and more. Our youth sports initiatives are designed to provide a fun and engaging environment for children of all ages and skill levels.

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Sportsmanship

Olathe Parks & Rec is proud to emphasize sportsmanship in all its youth sports activities. Parents, coaches and players all play a vital role in sportsmanship.

Parent Code of Conduct

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.
I will place the emotional and physical well‐being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
I will support a safe and healthy playing environment for all children.
I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
I will acknowledge all youth sports events are drug, tobacco, and alcohol free environments and I will refrain from their use at all games, practices, and other youth sports events.
I will remember that the game is for youth ‐ not for adults.
I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.
I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.
OPRD has a zero tolerance policy regarding foul, abusive, or intimidating language as well as threats of any kind made toward players, coaches, or staff. Failure to comply with this will lead to immediate ejection from the activity and further action up to and including a meeting with OPRD administration, temporary suspension, and permanent suspension from OPRD activities.
Failure to adhere to any and all of the above guidelines can result in my removal from a game, practice, or other event.

Coach Code of Conduct

Coach for the love of the game and the love of the athlete.
Treat every member of your team with the same respect, encouragement, and care that you do your own child.
Utilize resources provided by OPRD to grow your coaching repertoire. Such as: attending meetings, taking online classes, obtaining certifications, etc.
Put the welfare of your athletes above winning.
Accept and abide by the judgment of the officials and rules of the game as “mutual agreements” required to play within the spirit of the game.
Reward effort and behavior and not outcome.
View mistakes as teachable moments instead of punishable offenses.
Lead with character and by example.
Put the needs of the team ahead of any individual.
Constantly work to improve your knowledge and ability to teach the game and the athletes.
Be willing to confront incorrect behavior or less than all-out effort in a positive and encouraging manner.
Encourage multi-sport participation.
Keep the game simple and fun.
Be willing to work with parents for the benefit of the individual athlete.
Develop a positive coaching style.
OPRD has a zero-tolerance policy regarding foul, abusive, or intimidating language as well as threats of any kind made toward players, coaches, or staff. Failure to comply with this can lead to immediate ejection from the activity and further action up to and including a meeting with OPRD administration, Sports Advisory Committee, temporary suspension, and permanent suspension from OPRD activities.
Failure to adhere to any and all of the above guidelines can result in my removal from a game, practice, or other event

Player's Role

Play the game for fun.
Be gracious when you win and graceful when you lose.
Respect and abide by the rules of the game.
Put the team ahead of yourself in every situation.
Accept decisions made by those in authority.
Demonstrate respect to your opponents, coaches, and teammates.
Be accountable for your own actions.
Develop a teachable spirit that allows you to take correction as a compliment.
Accept and embrace the discipline involved in athletics because it benefits the team.
Develop the feeling of bride, based upon “shared joy” of the team, and do not have pride the emanates from arrogance or a sense of entitlement.
Be an athlete of character.

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Youth Sports Head Coach

Make an impact on the lives of youth athletes by volunteering to be a head coach! Youth coach volunteers are provided coaching resources, practice lesson plans and concussion awareness training to ensure they're equipped with the tools necessary to foster a successful environment for all involved!

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