MBL Coaches Code of Conduct

1. The Coaches will be responsible for their players and not allow unsportsmanlike acts toward opponents, officials, or any one associated with the game.
2. Coaches will know and comply to the intent and spirit of the rules.
3. Coaches will teach their players to respect the dignity of the game, rules, officials, opponents, and the Associations they represent.
4. Coaches will confine their discussion with game officials to the rules and not challenge umpire decisions involving judgment.
5. Coaches will prohibit comments from the bench which would include personal and malicious remarks, cursing, and obscene language toward opponents, umpires, coaches, or spectators.
6. Coaches will refrain from any personal action that might arouse players or spectators to unsportsmanlike behavior.
7. Coaches will not use or tolerate the use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol.
8. Coaches should demonstrate and expect an umpire’s courteous and dignified attitude toward players and each other.
9. Coaches should make every effort to control unruly spectators from their Association.
10. MBL and MBT may consider all relevant conduct in determining whether disciplinary action is appropriate. Conduct includes but is not limited to MBL and MBT events. Conduct at non MBL and MBT baseball events and acts outside of baseball may be considered.

Penalty

Any violation of the above Code of Conduct should be reported to the local Association and MBL, and may result in sanctions, or temporary or permanent banishment from any or all MBL or MBT events