Code of Conduct: Players

In our last post we covered the code of conduct for coaches.  With this post we will cover the topic of how we expect our players to conduct themselves.

Code of Conduct: Players


  1. Arrive to practice on time.  If practice starts at 6:00 that means you are on the floor in gear and ready to play by that time.  It is not good enough to walk in the gym at 6:00 and still have to get out of your warm ups and lace up your shoes.
  2. Arrive to games 15 minutes before game time.  Here at TBL we are huge believers in the idea of gearing up for a game.  You don't have to get to the game too early but if you are there 15 minutes before game time, ready to play it will give you a better chance of warming up your body and mind to prepare for the game.
  3. No unexcused practices.  Send a text to your coach and let them know that you aren't going to make it to practice that day.  Each coach spends time creating a practice plan before practice.  A plan which can be meaningless once he gets to practice and realizes he doesn't have enough players to run the drills he planned on running.
  4. Limit the amount of practices you miss.  Each practice is used as a building block to something that will be added on in future practices.  This is why every practice is important.
  5. Never make fun of or embarrass a teammate.  If they make a bad play pick them up by cheering for them or going up to them and giving them some encouragement.
  6. When on the bench during a game be attentive to the game and don't goof off.  It's amazing how many things you can pick up from the bench if your paying attention to the game.  You never know when you might see something which will help you when it is your turn to play.
  7. Never forget your gear for practice or games.
  8. Never yell at referees.
  9. Never argue with the other team or their coaches.  No taunting.
  10. When your coach calls you in to a huddle whether in a game or  practice hustle in and pay attention.
  11. Always work hard.  Your game and your team are counting on it.
  12. Keep your grades up.  If grades are suffering then basketball should be put on the shelf until they improve.

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