SPORTSMANSHIP CODE:
To practice true good sportsmanship, we must play fair, of taking defeat without any
complaint or victory without gloating and treating opponents and officials with fairness,
generosity, courtesy and respect.

EXPECTATIONS:
The overall success of Holy Angels’ athletic program depends on the commitment and
communication of all involved. Fulfillment of expectations by student-athletes, parents,
coaches, spectators and school personnel is essential if Holy Angels student-athletes are
to realize the values of athletic participation.
Holy Angels School is committed in providing a sportsmanlike environment for all
student-athletes, coaches, parents and other spectators. A good sport can take a defeat
without any complaint and/or a victory without gloating. The Code of Ethics and
consequences of inappropriate behavior apply to any participant and/or spectator at any
and all athletic competitions.
Thank you for your help and cooperation in working together.

The student-athlete at Holy Angels School shall...

1. Be a worthy representative of teammates and coaches, following all school
expectations and policies and reflecting the team values of commitment and hard
work.
2. Accept the responsibilities of team membership: cooperation, support of my
teammates, shared responsibilities, positive interaction and mutual respect.
3. Make time to succeed both in the classroom academically and the athletic arena.
4. Remember academic comes first. You must meet and submit all class
work/homework assignments requirements given by all your instructors.
5. Reflect in the knowledge that commitment to victory is nothing without the
commitment to hard work in practice.
6. Attend every team practice. If a student-athlete is excessively absent (excused or
unexcused) from team practices during the week and the coach feels it would be
beneficial for this particular student-athlete to not participate due to being
unprepared in the upcoming team’s weekend game(s), the coach may sit out this
particular student-athlete with the consultation of the school principal,
administrative leadership team and athletic director.
7. Inform the coach in advance if he or she is unable to attend any practice sessions
and or games. Informing the coach of an absence shows courtesy and respect.
8. Lead by example.
9. Realize a commitment to athletics has been made. Student-athletes must balance
their participation in Holy Angels athletics with other commitments they may
have outside of school.
10. Follow the discipline/behavior guidelines in Holy Angels Parent/Student
handbook before, during and after all athletic activities (games, practices and
team meetings). Coaches are teachers and as such will be given the same respect.
Any disrespect during athletic activities will be referred to the Principal’s office
and dealt with accordingly.
11. Treat all teammates, opponents, referees and coaches with respect and courtesy at
all times. Engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct and inappropriate behavior
will not be tolerated.
12. Play hard, give your best effort and have fun.

The parent of a student-athlete at Holy Angels School shall...

1. Attend the athletic parent meetings before the start of the season or forfeit the
right of their child in participating in the athletic program unless a make up
meeting is scheduled with the athletic director and/or school principal.
2. Be a fan of everyone on the team.
3. Respect the decisions of officials, other fans and the opposition.
4. Work with other parents and school personnel to assure a wholesome and
successful athletic program for Holy Angels School.
5. Ensure timely transportation for the student-athlete before and after a sporting
event.
6. Be encouraged NOT to attend team practices. Too often parents become
distractions to their children and the coaching staff. (Parent and/or family
members may attend ONLY the final 15 minutes of a teams’ practice session.)
Team coaches need to have quality time with the student-athletes to prepare and train for their respective sport and upcoming league games. In addition, since
teams have limited practice time at a CYO gym facility, coaches can fully
maximize their practice times.
7. Refrain from coaching my child or other players during games so I will not be a
distraction to them.
8. Monitor the behavior of the people (family members, friends, etc.) attending the
athletic event with them. My guests and I will not engage in any form of
unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach or player or parent such as
booing and taunting, or using profane language or gestures.
9. Remain in the designated spectator areas throughout the game.
10. Provide positive reinforcement to all student-athletes and coaches.
11. Speak with my child’s coach(es) at an agreed time and place if I have a concern.
If I have further concerns beyond my conversations with the coach(es), I will
contact my child’s Athletic Director.
12. Work with other parents and school personnel to assure a wholesome and
successful athletic program for the school.

The coach at Holy Angels School shall...

1. Complete proper fingerprinting, background checks and online training as
determined by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), Daly City Parks & Rec
and Holy Angels School.
2. Set a good example and be a positive role model for players and spectators to
follow.
3. Be fair, positive and consistent with student-athletes.
4. Establish and organize team practices where there is a balance between building
the student-athletes’ stamina as well as developing the fundamentals/basics of the
game.
5. Teach the student-athletes the fundamentals and rules of the game.
6. Encourage teamwork at all times.
7. Communicate with the student-athletes and their parents.
8. Be responsible for the discipline of the team according to the rules of Holy Angels
School.
9. Be knowledgeable in the rules of the sport he or she is coaching and teach these
rules to the student-athletes of the team.
10. Protect the confidentiality of student-athletes with regard to academic grades,
family situations and personal issues.
11. Have a clearly stated practice and attendance policy that is implemented and
enforced fairly.
12. Control the behavior of their players, coaching staff, parents and spectators during
all athletic activities.
13. Refrain from making negative comments and actions towards league officials
and/or referees.
14. Attend all necessary coaches’ meetings associated with Holy Angels School,
CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) and Daly City Park and Rec. before the start
of the season.
15. Review and practice the necessary first-aid principles needed to treat the injuries
of the student-athletes.
16. Remember he or she is a youth coach, and that the game is for the children and
not adults.
*** NOTE: All HEAD COACHES shall be at least 18 years of age in order to be
eligible to coach a team.