Code of Conduct & Expectations

At Lyndhurst Girls Rec Volleyball, we are committed to creating a positive, respectful, instructional, and supportive environment for all players, families, coaches, and volunteers.

Our program emphasizes:

  • Sportsmanship

  • Respect

  • Teamwork

  • Effort and improvement

  • Positive communication

  • Love of the game

Participation in our program means agreeing to uphold the expectations below.

Coach & Volunteer Code of Conduct

Our coaches and volunteers are expected to lead by example.

Coaches & Volunteers Will:

  • Treat all players fairly and respectfully

  • Prioritize player development and safety

  • Promote sportsmanship and teamwork

  • Maintain a positive and instructional environment

  • Use constructive communication

Coaches & Volunteers Will Not:

  • Use demeaning language

  • Show favoritism

  • Engage in inappropriate behavior

  • Tolerate bullying or disrespectful conduct

Volunteer coaches and high school assistants are representatives of the program and are expected to model maturity, leadership, and professionalism.

Player Code of Conduct

Players are expected to:

Respect Teammates, Coaches, Officials, and Opponents

  • Use respectful language at all times

  • Demonstrate good sportsmanship before, during, and after games

  • Accept referee decisions respectfully

Demonstrate Effort and Teamwork

  • Attend practices ready to learn

  • Encourage teammates

  • Give full effort during drills, practices, and games

Maintain Positive Behavior

  • No bullying, teasing, or negative social media behavior

  • No inappropriate language or unsportsmanlike conduct

  • Follow gym and school facility rules

Represent the Program Positively

Players are ambassadors of Lyndhurst Girls Rec Volleyball both on and off the court.

Parent & Spectator Code of Conduct

Parents and spectators play a major role in creating a positive youth sports experience.

We Ask Parents To:

  • Encourage all players, not just your own child

  • Support coaches and volunteers

  • Model respectful behavior

  • Allow coaches to coach

  • Promote effort, learning, and sportsmanship over winning

Parents & Spectators Must Not:

  • Argue with referees

  • Coach from the sidelines

  • Use inappropriate language or gestures

  • Criticize players, coaches, or volunteers publicly

  • Engage in confrontational behavior with other spectators

Social Media Expectations

All players, parents, coaches, and volunteers are expected to:

  • Communicate respectfully online

  • Avoid negative comments about players, coaches, officials, or the program

  • Represent the program positively on social media

Bullying, harassment, or inappropriate online behavior may result in disciplinary action.

Attendance & Commitment Expectations

Players

  • Arrive on time and prepared

  • Notify coaches when unable to attend

Families

  • Communicate scheduling conflicts in advance when possible

  • Support consistent attendance to help team development

Disciplinary Action

Failure to follow the Code of Conduct may result in:

  • Verbal warning

  • Parent meeting

  • Suspension from practice or games

  • Removal from the program when necessary

The goal of any disciplinary action is to maintain a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all participants.