Coach’s Code of Conduct 

•  Not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco at any time on the fields or during any Pop Warner function.
  
• Not use abusive or profane language at any time.
  
• Not criticize players or spirit participants. Any constructive criticism must be handled at an appropriate time or in the presence of team/squad members if others might benefit. 
  
• Accept decisions of the game officials and judges on the field, and in competitions as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials.
  
• Not criticize an opposing team, its players, spirit participants, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or by gesture.
  
• Emphasize that athletes strive to be good students, both are physically and mentally alert.
• Strive to make every football and spirit activity serve as a training ground for life, and a basis for good mental and physical health.
  
• Emphasize that winning is the result of good teamwork.
  
• Together with team officials and or Board of Directors, be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team fans and spectators. Any spectator that becomes a nuisance or is out of control will be asked to leave.
  
• Not receive any payment, in any form, for services as a coach in Pop Warner Football/Spirit. This includes any coach, expert, consultant, or choreographer, regardless of his/her roster status. 
  
• Not permit or encourage “sweating down” tactics in order for a player to make the team weight.
  
• Not recommend or distribute any medication, controlled or over the counter, except as specifically prescribed by participant’s physician, with written parental permission.
  
• Not permit an ineligible player or spirit participant to participate in a game or competition. 
  
• Not encourage unsportsmanlike conduct.
  
• Not possess or drink alcoholic beverages, or possess or use any illegal substance on either the game or practice fields or during any other Pop Warner function.
   
• Remove from a game or practice any participant when even slightly in doubt about his/her health, whether or not as a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available.
  
• Uphold all National, Regional, and local Pop Warner rules and regulations.

All coaches shall abide by a Code of Conduct, which includes the following provisions. If any of these provisions are violated, GSA Pop Warner shall have the authority to impose *Disciplinary action.  Our Coaches shall: