COACh REGISTRATION

Coach Code of Conduct

1. Safety first. Player safety comes before winning, playing time, or any game outcome.

2. Two-adult rule. I will not be alone with a player in a setting other adults can't observe. Practices, rides, and meetings include a second adult or happen in an open, visible space.

3. Communication. Messages to players go through Stack Team App or include a parent or another coach. No private direct messages, texts, or social media contact with players.

4. Transportation. I may drive players as part of a parent-arranged carpool. I will avoid driving a single player who isn’t my own child alone, unless requested by the player’s guardian.

5. Respect. I will treat players, parents, officials, opponents, and fellow coaches with respect. No profanity directed at players, no physical punishment, and no humiliation.

6. Substances. I will not use alcohol, cannabis, tobacco, or vaping products, or be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, while I am responsible for players. That includes practices, games, tournaments, team travel, and driving players.

7. Fair process. I will follow program decisions on team selection and playing time, and I will raise concerns with the coaching coordinator, not with parents or players.

8. Removal. I understand Future Spartans may suspend or remove a coach who violates this code.

Concussion Policy

Oregon law (ORS 417.875) requires every youth sports coach to complete concussion training each year and to follow these rules:

• A player who shows signs of a concussion after a blow to the head or body, or who has been diagnosed with a concussion, may not practice or play the rest of that day.

• The player may return no sooner than the next day, and only after they are symptom-free and have provided a written medical release from a qualified health care professional.

• I will report any suspected concussion to Future Spartans leadership within 24 hours.

Required annual training: CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports: Online Training for Coaches (free, about 30 minutes). Email your certificate to tylerhowk20@gmail.com.

Child Safety and Reporting

If I suspect a child is being abused or neglected, I will:

1. Call 911 if the child is in immediate danger.

2. Report to the Oregon Child Abuse Hotline at 1-855-503-SAFE (7233).

3. Then notify Future Spartans leadership.

I will not investigate on my own or wait for permission to report. Telling Future Spartans does not replace a report to the hotline. Paid coaches are mandatory reporters under Oregon law, and Future Spartans asks all coaches to report.

Clearances and Training

Corvallis School District volunteer registration is required for gym access and renews every two years. If you're not currently approved, apply here. Approval takes about three weeks. Note "Corvallis Future Spartans youth basketball coach" in the comments box.

Concussion training is required every year. Complete CDC HEADS UP to Youth Sports and upload your certificate. If you haven't finished it yet, you can email the certificate to admin@corvallisfuturespartans.org later.