| S1: |
Not smoke and/or use smokeless tobacco on the field. |
| S2: |
Not criticize players/spirit participants in front of spectators, but reserve constructive criticism for later, in private, or in the presence of team/squad members if others might benefit. |
| S3: |
Accept decisions of the game officials and judges on the field and in competitions as being fair and called to the best ability of said officials. |
| S4: |
Not criticize an opposing team, its players, spirit participants, coaches, or fans by word of mouth or by gesture. |
| S5: |
Emphasize that good athletes strive to be good students and that both are physically and mentally alert. |
| S6: |
Strive to make every football and spirit activity serve as a training ground for life, and basis for good mental and physical health. |
| S7: |
Emphasize that winning is the result of good "teamwork". |
| S8: |
Not engage in excessive sideline coaching and shall not leave the bench area to shout instructions from the sidelines. |
| S9: |
Together with team officials, be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of team fans and spectators. Any fan who becomes a nuisance and out of control will be asked to leave. |
| S10: |
Not use abusive or profane language at any time. |
| S11: |
Not "pile it on;" not encourage their team to get a commanding lead and raise the score as high as it can. In these instances, every effort shall be made to let all players play. |
| S12: |
Not receive any payment, in cash or kind, for services as a coach in Pop Warner Football/Spirit. This includes any coach, expert, consultant or choreographer, regardless of his/her roster status. |
| S13: |
Not permit or encourage "sweating down" tactics in order for a player to make the team weight. |
| S14: |
Not recommend or distribute any medication controlled or over the counter, except as specifically prescribed by participant's physician. |
| S15: |
Not permit an ineligible player or spirit participant to participate in a game. |
| S16: |
Not deliberately incite unsportsmanlike conduct. |
| S17: |
Abstain from the possession and drinking of alcoholic beverages and the possession or use of any illegal substance on both the game and practice fields. |
| S18: |
Remove from a game or practice any participant when even slightly in doubt about his/her health, whether or not as a result of injury, until competent medical advice is available. |
| S19: |
Control their fans. Remember, as a team coach, you're responsible for your team, and fan reaction will usually be in step with your reaction. |
| S20: |
Uphold all rules and regulations, National and local, regarding Pop Warner Football, Cheerleading and Dance. |
