Code of Conduct

Maintaining the Tribe Vibe

A Code of Conduct for Coaches, Players, & Parents

The Code

As Members of the Truckee Tribe, we will conduct ourselves in a manner that both earns and displays respect for all aspects of our sport:

  • The history of lacrosse

  • Lacrosse in its present form

  • Those who have played the game before us

  • Those who will play the game after us

  • Our competitors

  • Our teammates

  • Our spectators

  • Our sponsors

  • Our families

  • Our coaches

  • Our officials

  • Our league

  • Our town

  • Ourselves

Our Commitment to the Code:

We acknowledge and accept the specific responsibilities and actions that will demonstrate that respect.

As Coaches we commit to the following:

  • Share our passion for the sport of lacrosse and team sports in general

  • Provide a safe, structured, positive learning environment

  • Begin and end practices on time

  • Arrive to practices and games prepared and with a plan

  • Organize players for games and coach for success

  • Reward sincere effort with positive reinforcement

  • Promote physical fitness, mental acuity, and emotional tenacity

  • Underscore the importance of schoolwork

  • Serve as a positive role model

  • Accept that players are all different and respect their strengths and limitations

  • When detected, never allow bullying to continue

  • Ensure that both sidelines of the field are under control

  • Demonstrate true hospitality to opposing teams

As Players we commit to the following:

  • Upon arrival for practice, get prepared promptly and listen for a coach’s instruction

  • Be sure to bring all required equipment to practices and games, as well as water and possibly a snack

  • Endeavor to arrive rested, nourished, hydrated, and ready to exert yourself

  • Enter the practice or playing field only when properly equipped

  • Stay focused, attentive, and cooperative during practice

  • Absolutely no “smack talk”, cheap hits, ball hogging, or bullying

  • Run and jog during drills, do NOT walk

  • Find time to practice on your own between team practices

  • Treat opposing teams and game officials with respect

  • Show appreciation for all spectators who have come to watch you compete

  • Treat both team and personal lacrosse equipment with care and respect

  • Remember that you represent The Tribe both on and off the field

  • Acquire and demonstrate a knowledge of lacrosse

  • Strict adherence to the Truckee Tribe Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco and Vaping Policy

As Parents we commit to the following:

  • Ensure our players are at practice in time to get prepared and start promptly at the designated time

  • Pick-up players promptly at the end of practice

  • Ensure players arrive a full 1/2-hour prior to the designated game start time

  • Ensure players arrive with all equipment required to practice and/or play

  • Ensure that players arrive to both practices and games rested, hydrated, and fed

  • Ensure players have water and, if appropriate, nutritious snacks for games and practices

  • Encourage players to maintain a positive attitude

  • Encourage players to practice individually between team practices

  • Emphasize the mastery of skills over team victories or individual accolades

  • Facilitate players watching college and/or professional lacrosse games in-person, on TV, or online

  • Acquire a baseline understanding of lacrosse in order to share your player’s enthusiasm

  • Ensure equipment and uniforms are returned promptly and in good condition at the end of the season

  • Avoid “coaching” or shouting negative comments from the sidelines

  • Avoid forcing an unwilling player to participate

  • Encourage positive interaction with spectators from the opposing team

  • Applaud good play and acts of sportsmanship by both teams during a game