Coach's Code of Conduct

Des Moines Capitals Coach’s Code of Conduct

I will…

• Be a positive role model for our players.

• Dedicate myself to good sportsmanship, teamwork, and discipline on and off the ice.

• Conduct myself in a respectful and appropriate manner at all times (at the arenas, on the bus, at

restaurants, at hotels, etc.).

• Be on time for all team related activities (practices, games, team meals, etc.).

• Be prepared for all practice sessions and games.

• Properly monitor the team locker room.

• Not allow our players to conduct or take part in any form of bullying, player initiation or hazing

activities (physical, verbal, etc.).

• Clearly communicate the rules of the coaches, the MHSHL, and USA Hockey to our players, and hold

them accountable.

• Not allow players to lash out at any official, without exception.

• Hold players accountable for their effort, behavior and any rules violations (both on and off ice).

• Discipline players when warranted (lack of effort, on ice rules violations, actions detrimental to the

team, etc.).

• Understand any behavior reflecting poorly on the Des Moines Capitals Hockey Club during any

official team function could result in disciplinary action from the Des Moines Capitals Board of

Directors.

• Conduct a coach/player conference with each player at the mid-point of the season, and at the end

of the season.

• Communicate and enforce curfews with all players on overnight trips.

• Conduct “bed checks” and “bag checks” with the team manager during every road trip.

• Coordinate, with the team manager, a review of all hotel rooms before the player bus leaves the

hotel and will address any situations appropriately.

• Understand at least one coach will accompany the team at all times (at the arenas, in the locker

rooms, on the ice, at restaurants, at hotels, etc.)

• Not consume or have possession of alcoholic beverages, including beer, or illegally controlled

substances or tobacco on the team bus.

• Report to the President of the Board all types of player or player’s parent compensation, either

direct or indirect (i.e. trips, tickets, gifts, etc.).

• Communicate the roles and responsibilities of the Team Captain and the Assistant Team Captain(s),

and hold them accountable to their leadership responsibilities.

• Meet with the Coaching Committee and Team Manager periodically through the season and at the

completion of the season to discuss my performance.