The San Ramon Valley Girls Athletic League is a nonprofit organization that was formed in 1974 to offer a quality recreational and competitive softball program to girls age 5 to 18. SRVGAL is the largest girls' softball organization west of the Mississipp
Every manager and coach is required to sign a copy of this Code of Ethics each season before they can coach a team.
COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS
I hereby pledge to provide positive training, care and encouragement for my players participating in SRVGAL by following this Code of Ethics.
I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, parents, coaches, umpires and league officials at every practice and games.
I will demonstrate mutual respect toward other coaches, umpires and all league officials on and off the field.
I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of my personal desire to win.
I will read and understand SRVGAL's current Operating Rules, Specific Age Division Rules and familiarize myself with the ASA Official Rules of Softball.
I will control and be fully responsible for the conduct of my team players, parents and spectators.
I will insure that my players play under safe conditions and on safe fields.
I will remember that the game is for the girls and not for the parents or coaches.
I will do my best to teach the girls the game of Fast Pitch Softball while at the same time making it enjoyable and fun.
I will be a good role model and always be on time and be in attendance for all practices and games.
I will organize and conduct well-planned practices for learning skills and be fair toward all players for playing time and playing positions.