I hereby pledge to live up to the recreational spirit that Columbia Youth Basketball maintains as its core value.

I will place the emotional and physical well being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the large range of emotional and physical development for the same age group.

I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my players.

I will promise to review and practice basic first aid principles needed to treat injuries of my players.

I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all my players.

I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.

I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

I will be knowledgeable in the rules of basketball, and I will teach these rules to my players.

I will respect all CYBA game rules, including equal playing time, no-zone-defense, and no press.

I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for all of the skills that I teach.

I will remember that I am a youth sports coach, and that the game is for children not adults.

I will communicate player problems to the appropriate parent in a private setting, and do so with the best interests of the child at heart.

I will maintain a positive and encouraging attitude to all players, including those from the opposing team.

I will treat ALL game officials, opposing coaches, and league administrators with respect, and discuss any differences with them in a calm and professional manner.