YOUTH LEAGUE
INFORMATION PACKET
PHIL DAVIS
PAC YOUTH LEAGUE COMMISSIONER
PHILLIP@PAC-TX.COM
(512) 619-6061
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SUBSTITUTIONS
ZONE DEFENSE
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Allowed
Free Sub—coaches discretion
Only inside the 3 point line
No Full court zone press
allowed
Half Court Line
ALL OTs are 2 Minutes
Clock stops in last minute
One 30-Second Timeout added
for the first overtime period only
Timeouts carry over
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Allowed
Free Sub—coaches discretion
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Double teams anywhere
on the court
Zone Press or Man Press
allowed
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If up by 15 or more points, •
you cannot play full court
defense until the other
team gets within 10 points.
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Full Court Pick up is
allowed
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Allowed
Free Sub—coaches discretion
All defenses allowed
No limitations on scoring margins.
Anywhere on court
ALL OTs are 2 Minutes
Clock stops on all dead balls
One 30-Second Timeout added for
the first overtime period only
Timeouts carry over
2 Full Timeouts per game
2 30-second Timeouts per game
Whole game
Except when 15+ Margin is in
place
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14-minute STOPPED CLOCK
Unless there is a 15+-point
margin—in which case clock
will run until the margin is
below 15.
PAC WEEKEND
SELECT TOURNEYS
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ALL OTs are 2 Minutes
Clock stops on all dead balls
One 30-Second Timeout added
for the first overtime period only
Timeouts carry over
2 Full Timeouts per game
2 30-second Timeouts per game
1 Full Timeout per game
1 30-second Timeout per game
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Last 2 Minutes of 2nd Half unless
a team is winning by 15 or more
points
20 Minute Halves
Running Clock
Last 1 Minute of 2nd Half unless a •
team is winning by 15 or more
points
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DOUBLE
TEAMING/ ZONE
PRESS
DEFENSIVE
POINT OF PICKUP
OVERTIME
TIME OUTS
STOP CLOCK
GAME CLOCK
TIMES
16 Minute Halves for OneGame-A-Week format
12-minute halves for 2Games-A-Week format
Running Clock
PAC YOUTH LEAGUES
PAC PREP LEAGUES
4th-12th grade
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PAC YOUTH LEAGUE
2nd-3rd
UPDATED NOVEMBER 22, 2015
PAC GENERAL GAME RULES
First OT is 2 Minutes
2nd OT is SUDDEN
VICTORY— first team
to score, wins.
Clock stops on all dead balls
One 30-Second Timeout
added for the first overtime
period only
Timeouts carry over
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Allowed
Free Sub—coaches discretion
All defenses allowed
No limitations on scoring
margins.
Anywhere on court
2 Full Timeouts per game
2 30-second Timeouts per
game
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Last 2 Minutes of 2nd Half
unless a team is winning by
15 or more points
20 Minute Halves
Running Clock
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PAC ADULT LEAGUE
LEAGUE RULES
THƒNKS FOR TƒKING PƒRT IN
PƒC YOUTH LEƒGUES
LEAGUE GAME RULES
Updated December 17, 2015
BASKET HEIGHT AND BALL SIZE:
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2nd and 3rd Grade -will use a (28.5”) ball and a lowered 8.5 foot goal and play 4-on-4.
4th Grade -will use a (28.5”) ball and regulation 10’ hoop.
5th grade Boys will use a (28.5”) ball and regulation 10’ hoop
5th-6th -7th-8th Girls will use intermediate ball (28.5”) and regulation 10’ hoop.
6th Boys Rec will use 28.5” ball and regulation 10’ hoop. ‘
6th Boys Select will use regulation ball (30”) and regulation 10’ hoop.
7th-8th Grade Boys will use regulation ball (30”) and regulation 10’ hoop
CLOCK AND BOOK: Home team is responsible for keeping the clock.Visiting team is responsible for keeping the book.
The first team listed will be the home team and second team listed will be the visiting team.
4th-8th Grade Games will consist of two 20-minute running clock halves. The clock will stop the last 2 minutes
of the game. The clock will not stop in the last 2 minutes if a team is up by 15 points or more.
• There will be a 3 min halftime and a 5 minute warm up between games. Please keep your athletes from shooting
during other teams’ warmup time. Warmup balls must be provided by each team--The PAC will not
provide them. Teams must provide their own practice balls and also the game ball.
• Each team is allowed two full timeouts per game and two 30-second timeouts. A total of 4 timeouts are
allotted. They carry over if they go unused in first half or there is an overtime period.
• Timeouts carry over into OT. One 30-second timeout is added to each team for the first OT. No other timeouts will
be added for additional OTs.
• Overtime will consist of 2 minutes with regular clock operations. Clock will stop on all dead balls.
2nd and 3rd Grade CoEd Games will consist of two 16-minute running clock halves. The clock will stop the
last 1 minute of the game. The clock will not stop in the last 1 minute1 if a team is up by 15 points or more.
• There will be a 2 min halftime and a 5 minute warm up between games. Please keep your athletes from shooting
during other teams’ warmup time. Warmup balls must be provided by each team--The PAC will not
provide them. Teams must provide their own practice balls and also the game ball.
• Each team is allowed one full timeouts per game and one 30-second timeout. A total of 2 timeouts are allotted.
They carry over if they go unused in first half or there is an overtime period.
• Timeouts carry over into OT. One 30-second timeout is added to each team for the first OT. No other timeouts will
be added for additional OTs.
• Overtime will consist of 2 minutes with regular clock operations. Clock will stop in last minute on all dead balls.
FORFEIT: Any team unable to produce 5 players at the beginning of the game will automatically forfeit the game. A 10minute grace period will be given. After that 10-minute period, the game will become a forfeit. If players show up a
shortened game can occur, even though the forfeit will be official.
REFEREES: Officials provided by ABOA in conjunction with new officials training. Officials will not tolerate inappropriate
behavior. Officials do have the right to remove coaches, players or parents.
TEAM T-SHIRTS: League T Shirts will be provided to all players. You will receive them before your first game, unless
you were added on after the final deadline.
ADMISSION FEES: There is no admission fee for League Games.
MID-SEASON SCHEDULE SWAP: We will record all scores for the season. After one full rotation of league games,
the commissioners will review scores and reserve the right to swap schedules to allow for better games in all divisions. If you
have concerns about your schedule and your results, you may express your concerns to the commissioner, but changes will
not be made until one final rotation of games.
THƒNKS FOR TƒKING PƒRT IN
PƒC YOUTH LEƒGUES
LEAGUE GAME RULES
DOUBLE TEAMING
2nd/3rd Grade CoED
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Double-teaming allowed inside the 3-Point Line only. Full court man defense is NOT allowed.
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The defensive point of pick up would is the half court line.
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No double teams allowed outside the 3-Point Line to allow for the development of basic ball-handling skills.
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If a team is down by 15 or more, they can press until they get within 8 points. At that time, they cannot press
until they get down by 15 points or more again.
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3rd/ 4th Grade Rec
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Double-teaming allowed inside the 3-Point Line only. Full court man defense is allowed.
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If a team is up by 15 or more, then they cannot play full court defense until the other team gets within 8
points. The defensive point of pick up would then be the half court line.
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No double teams allowed outside the 3-Point Line to allow for the development of basic ball-handling skills.
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If a team is down by 15 or more, they can press until they get within 8 points. At that time, they cannot press
until they get down by 15 points or more again.
4th Grade Select
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Double-teaming will be allowed anywhere on the court. Full court man defense is allowed.
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If a team is up by 15 or more, then they cannot play full court defense until the other team gets within 10
points. The defensive point of pick up would then be the half court line.
• If a team is up by 15 or more points, they must stop pressing until the other team gets within less than 10
points.
5th-6th Grade Boys and Girls Rec & Select & 7th & 8th grade boys and girl s
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Double-teaming will be allowed anywhere on the court. Full court man defense is allowed.
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If a team is up by 15 or more, then they cannot play full court defense until the other team gets within 10
points. The defensive point of pick up would then be the half court line.
• If a team is up by 20 or more points, they must stop pressing until the other team gets within less than 10
points.
ZONE DEFENSE
2nd- 3rd and 4th Grade
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Zone Defense is allowed.
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Man defense is preferred, and we believe serves the athlete and their future coaches, but we trust that each coach
will make the right developmental decisions for their team.
5th-8th Grade
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Zone Defense is allowed.
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Man defense is preferred, and we believe serves the athlete and their future coaches, but we trust that each coach
will make the right developmental decisions for their team.
Penalties for Violations
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Each team is allowed 1 violations per half. Every violation after 1 becomes a technical foul (1 shot technical and the
ball will remain in the offensive team’s possession. Ball inbounded at halfcourt.)
SUBSTITUTIONS
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Free substitution pattern for all teams and all divisions.
We encourage all coaches to find ways to provide each of their players meaningful playing time.
Free sub allows coaches to reward the right behaviors, to coach in the moment, to reward players for practice
attendance and to allow for the formation of different roles within the team.
PƒC YOUTH LEƒGUES
CODE OF CONDUCT
COACHES
1. Responsibilities.
a. One or more approved coaches must attend all practices and games.
b. A coach or assistant coach may not appoint a substitute coach under any circumstances. If a substitute
coach or assistant coach is required, the Division Director must be notified by the head coach, no less than
three (3) days prior to the game at hand. There shall be no substitute coaches unless approved by the PAC
League Commissioner.
c. The coach or team administrator must inform all parents of the season schedule, practice times and
locations, game times and other league information and requirements.
d. The head coaches are responsible for parents and players conduct. Poor sportsmanship will not be
tolerated and may result in ejection, suspension, dismissal from the league, or other appropriate discipline.
2. Ethics.
a. Coaches shall never criticize players in front of spectators.
b. Coaches shall develop a positive rapport with the team and parents.
c. Coaches shall teach and develop good sportsmanship, teamwork and fair play.
d. Coaches shall emphasize fundamentals and team achievement.
e. Coaches and everyone connected with the teams and league shall never use abusive or profane language.
f. Coaches shall never threaten in any way or physically harm or abuse any player at any time for any reason.
This type of behavior will not be tolerated and at the discretion of the PAC officials, will result in ejection,
suspension and/or dismissal from the PAC Leagues, or other appropriate discipline.
REFEREES
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Referees shall be provided for all games.
A game may be played with one (1) referee on the court.
PROPER CONDUCT
The league’s reputation can be affected by the negative actions of one or more persons affiliated with PAC
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Leagues, on or off the court. Players, coaches, parents, PAC employees, referees, scorekeepers and spectators
all share in the responsibility of displaying proper behavior at all times. Quarreling and arguing over playing
regulations, referee calls or administrative issues can only create a negative impact on the children. The PAC
was developed for the benefit of our youth. Adult leaders are role models for the kids.
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The PAC enforces a ZERO TOLERANCE policy towards any form of unsportsmanlike behavior by anyone
associated with the PAC Leagues.
PLAYER CONDUCT
Unsportsmanlike conduct or disrespect for the opposing team, game officials and scorekeepers, will not be
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tolerated. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be judged at the discretion of the referees and the PAC
Commissioners. Players will refrain at all times from arguing with the referees and scorekeepers. The game
referees will be instructed to eject any player from the game for abusive, harmful or unwarranted disruptions.
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If a player is ejected from a contest because of unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will be assessed a two (2)
technical foul penalty and that player will automatically receive a one game suspension. If a player is ejected for
unsportsmanlike conduct a second time during the season, the player will be dismissed for the balance of the
season.
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No fighting will take place at or during any PAC event. Any player involved will be immediately ejected from
the game and suspended for the next game, or if the game is completed, shall be suspended for the next two
(2) games. Additional discipline may be taken at the discretion of the PAC League Commissioners.
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Players shall never threaten or physically harm or abuse any player at any time for any reason. This behavior
will not be tolerated, and at the discretion of the PAC and its officials, will result in ejection, suspension and/or
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dismissal or other appropriate discipline from the league. All decisions will be handled by the PAC League
Commissioners. The PAC reserves the right to discipline any participant or spectator who, in it’s discretion,
violates the rules, procedures or spirit of the PAC.
COACHES CONDUCT
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Each coach will be totally responsible for their own conduct and the conduct of their players and spectators.
Absolutely no abusive or vulgar language will be tolerated towards players, game referees, scorekeepers and
league officials. Unsportsmanlike conduct or disrespect for the opposing team, game referees, scorekeepers
and league officials will not be tolerated.
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Coaches will refrain at all times from arguing with the referees and scorekeepers. Referees will be instructed
to eject any coach from a game for abusive or unwarranted disruptions. Unsportsmanlike conduct will be
judged at the discretion of the referees and the PAC League Commissioners.
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No smoking or alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the playing areas and those areas adjacent to the
playing areas.
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If in the judgment of the referees, any coach unnecessarily or excessively harasses the referees or
scorekeepers, the referees shall have the discretion and the right to remove any and all coaches at any time
during a game from the sideline and require the coaches to sit on the team’s bench for the duration of the
game.
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If a coach receives one (1) technical foul in any single game, they shall be removed from the sideline and be
required to sit on the team’s bench for the duration of the game.
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If a coach is ejected from a contest for unsportsmanlike conduct, the team will be assessed a two (2)
technical foul penalty and that coach will automatically receive a one (1) game suspension. If a coach is
ejected from a game for unsportsmanlike conduct a second time during the season, the coach will be
dismissed from the PAC League for the balance of the season.
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No fighting will take place at or during any PAC event. Coaches shall never threaten or physically harm or
abuse any player, referee, scorekeeper, coaches or league official at any time for any reason. This behavior will
not be tolerated and will subject the individual to the PAC’s zero tolerance policy and will result in an
immediate dismissal from the league and other appropriate discipline from the PAC. All such decisions will be
at the discretion of PAC League Commissioners.
SPECTATORS CONDUCT
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It is imperative that appropriate sportsmanlike conduct be a requirement of all spectators at all times. No
swearing or harassment at game referees, scorekeepers, players and officials will be permitted. Spectators
shall at no time use signs, gestures or degrading comments toward opposing coaches, players, other
spectators, referees, scorekeepers or administrators.
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Any PAC official may request that any spectator violating this rule of conduct vacate the facility immediately. If
the offending spectator refuses to leave the facility, the basketball game will be suspended until the spectator
vacates the premises.
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If the referees assess a technical foul against the spectators of a team, it shall be charged to that team’s coach.
ADMINISTRATORS CONDUCT
All administrators of the PAC shall be required to follow and enforce the rules, regulations and philosophy of
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the PAC. By virtue of their position of responsibility, all administrators of the PAC will be held to uphold the
highest standard of conduct at all times.
SCORER’S TABLE ETIQUETTE
NO CHEERING OR COACHING FROM THE SCORER’S TABLE
LEAGUE AND TOURNAMENT GAME CHECKLIST
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Referees will have a mandatory pre-game talk before each youth league or tournament game at The PAC. They will
cover the following topics.
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Proper Communication Methods
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“If you have a question about a call, __________________ is the proper method of
communication that we will respond to.”
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Technical Fouls & Warnings
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“We will call technical fouls for _____________________. Once you receive a technical, you
must sit the rest of the game. If you get a second T, you are ejected and you are suspended from
the PAC League for the rest of this season and the entire next calendar year.”
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In the case of any warnings or technical fouls, it is PAC Policy to stop the game immediately, hold
the clock, and alert a PAC director and have them observe the remainder of the contest if they are
not already on the court.
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Every technical foul and coach warning will be documented on the PAC League Code of
Conduct Log
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Post Game Procedure
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After the game, refs are not allowed to engage with any coaches or fans. Fans and coaches are
not allowed in the designated “Referee Area” after games.
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Appeal Process in the case of a problem with our officiating
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Problems with officiating should be directed to the PAC League Director, Nelson Terroba.
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Unruly Fan Procedure
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If a fan has to be warned by an official during the game because of their tone or their disruption of
the game, refs will stop the game, and alert a PAC director and have them observe the remainder
of the contest if they are not already on the court.
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Scorekeepers and Book Keeper Etiquette
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There is no cheering from the scorers table and no coaching whatsoever.
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You will receive one warning. After that, your team will be assessed a technical and an alternate
scorekeeper will have to be found.
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The PAC will post Score Table Guidelines at tables from here on out, and referees will remind
those individuals to agree to the guidelines before beginning the game.
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The PAC will make sure there is a game administrator who is visible and available during all league games.
One director will always be stationed at the Front Desk.
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Extra directors will position themselves near game courts to be visible and observant when it is possible.
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In the case that a PAC administrator is not readily on court, as outlined above, the referee should stop the
game, and send one official over to the Front Desk to get an administrator to come and observe the game
or help resolve a problem.
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At the end of games, administrators will spread out to help ensure a good end-of-game transition.
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If a parent sees an issue with fan behavior or coach behavior, they should visit the PAC Front desk, and let
a PAC Director know about the situation.
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If a spectator, coach, or athlete is asked to leave the game, a PAC director will escort them out of the
building, and they will not be allowed inside the building for the remainder of the League season.
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If the person refuses to leave, the PAC reserves the right to call police to have the person removed.
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We will not allow people who are in violation of our Code of Conduct to stay in the gym. It negatively
affects our family-friendly atmosphere, and it will not be tolerated.
PLEASE STOP THE GAME IMMEDIATELY AND NOTIFY A PAC DIRECTOR AT THE FRONT DESK IF
THERE IS A WARNING OR TECHNICAL FOUL ISSUED FOR A COACH, PLAYER OR SPECTATOR.
ALL WARNINGS AND TECHS WILL BE DOCUMENTED ON THE LEAGUE BEHAVIOR CLIPBOARD.
PƒC YOUTH LEƒGUE
CODE OF CONDUCT VIOLATION LOG
ALL REFEREE WARNINGS AND TECHNICAL FOULS MUST BE DOCUMENTED
DATE
REFEREE
WHO ISSUED WARNING OR
TECHNICAL
PERSON RECEIVING WARNING
COACH OR FAN
BEHAVIOR THAT LED TO
WARNING OR TECHNICAL
WAS GAME STOPPED AND
PAC ADMINISTRATOR
SECURED?
YES / NO
YES / NO
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DESIGNATED GAME
REFEREE AREA
PAC OFFICIALS AND REFEREES ONLY
ALLOWED IN THIS AREA DURING LEAGUE
AND TOURNAMENT PLAY
NO COACHES, PARENTS, SPECTATORS OR PLAYERS
ALLOWED BETWEEN GAMES OR AFTER GAMES.
YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE PAC IF YOU ARE
FOUND TO BE CONFRONTING OR ENGAGING WITH
OFFICIALS IN THIS AREA OR ANY OTHER—WITHOUT
EXCEPTION.
DOCUMENTS
POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE
INFORMATION
BACKGROUND CHECK FORM
Parent-Guardian Letter
As a coach, I am committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) and against a “win-at-allcost” mentality. I aim to be a Double-Goal Coach®, who strives to win, while also pursuing the more-important
goal of teaching life lessons through sports. I hope you will help me by reinforcing three principles:
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The ELM Tree of Mastery
Filling Emotional Tanks
Honoring the Game.
Here are some details on these principles.
The ELM Tree of Mastery
While winning is important and learning to compete is one of the major life lessons available through sports,
not everyone can win every game. Still, youth athletes are winners, regardless of what the scoreboard says,
when they pursue mastery of their sports. As a way to remember key elements of mastery, PCA uses the acronym ELM for Effort, Learning and Mistakes are OK.
Youth athletes who keep these things in mind develop habits that will serve them well throughout their lives.
As an added benefit, athletes who are coached toward Mastery tend to have reduced anxiety and increased
self-confidence, because they focus on things they can control. Therefore, they are more likely to have fun and
perform better. Here’s how you can help:
• Tell your children it’s OK to make a mistake.
• Tell them you appreciate their best effort even if they fall short of the desired result.
• Recognize that Mastery is hard work and an ongoing process over time that can fuel great
conversations with your children about sports and life.
Filling Emotional Tanks
An “Emotional Tank” is like the gas tank in a car. When it’s empty, we go nowhere, but when it’s full, we can go
most anywhere. The best fuel for an Emotional Tank is an average of five specific, truthful praises for each
specific, constructive criticism. Here’s how you can help:
• Encourage your children with specific tank-fillers regardless of scoreboard results. Be honest,
but remember the value of that 5:1 ratio.
• Avoid an immediate and critical debrief right after the game.
Honoring the Game
To help remember the ideals of sportsmanship, which PCA calls “Honoring the Game,” we talk about respecting ROOTS, an acronym for Rules, Officials, Opponents, Teammates and Self. Here’s how you can help:
• Review ROOTS with your children (you can learn more about the meaning of each letter by visiting
PCA’s website at www.positivecoach.org).
• Model Honoring the Game yourself as you watch your children compete and even as you watch
sports on TV together.
• Encourage other spectators to Honor the Game.
For more PCA Tools for Parents, visit: www.positivecoach.org/our-tools
www.positivecoach.org
© 2012 Positive Coaching Alliance. All rights reserved.
Coach Evaluation Form
for Parents
Please help us evaluate how well we did this season by telling us about your child’s coach. Our organization is committed to Positive Coaching Alliance ideals, including the Double-Goal Coach®, who strives to win while also pursuing the
goal of teaching life lessons through sports.
COACH
A DOUBLE-GOAL COACH
Helps players pursue mastery of their sports, not just scoreboard wins
by using the ELM Tree of Mastery, emphasizing Effort, Learning, and
bouncing back from Mistakes.
TEAM
Honors the Game by showing respect for “ROOTS,” the Rules,
Opponents, Officials, Teammates and one’s Self.
Fills “Emotional Tanks” via positive encouragement so players can play
their best and stay open to necessary constructive criticism.
My child’s coach…
Strongly Disagree
Strongly Agree
USED THE “ELM TREE OF MASTERY”
Rewarded effort, not just results
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Helped players learn and improve in the sport
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Helped players bounce back from mistakes
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Used positive reinforcement
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Encouraged players to do their best
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Made the sport fun for my child
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Listened to players
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FILLED EMOTIONAL TANKS
TAUGHT AND MODELED HONORING THE GAME
Obeyed the rules
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Showed respect for officials
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Treated all players with respect
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Treated opponents with respect
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Would you like to play for this coach again?
Yes
No
Please return this questionnaire to ______________________________________________________________ (NAME)
by __________________________________________________________________________________________ (DATE).
For more PCA Tools for Parents, visit: www.positivecoach.org/our-tools
www.positivecoach.org
© 2013 Positive Coaching Alliance. All rights reserved.
Coach: _____________________________
Team: ______________________________
Rev. June 2002
Coach Evaluation Questionnaire--For PLAYERS
Please help us evaluate how well we did this season by telling us about your coach. We
want our coaches to be “Double-Goal Coaches” who strive to win and to help players
learn lessons that will help them be successful in life. A Positive Coach
• Honors the Game by showing respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials,
Teammates and one's Self.
• Redefines “Winner” in terms of Mastery as well as the scoreboard by emphasizing
effort, learning and improvement, and rebounding from mistakes rather than
fearing them. This is the “ELM Tree of Mastery” (Effort, Learning, Mistakes OK).
• Fills “Emotional Tanks” via positive encouragement so players can play their best.
My coach…
Strongly
Disagree
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Agree
Honoring the Game
1) Obeyed the rules
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2) Showed respect for officials
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3) Treated all players with respect
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4) Treated opponents with respect
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Redefined “Winner”
5) Rewarded effort, not just results
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6) Helped players learn and improve
in the sport
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7) Helped players bounce back
from mistakes
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Filling Emotional Tanks
8) Used positive reinforcement
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9) Encouraged players to do their best
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10) Made the sport fun for me
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11) Listened to players
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12) Would you like to play for this coach again?
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No
Please return this questionnaire to ________________________ by _________________.
Feel free to use the back for comments.
Role of the Culture Keeper
Many PCA partner organizations and the coaches within them appoint “Culture Keepers” to help develop
and maintain the desired youth sports culture (“culture” defined simply as “the way we do things here.”)
The job of the Culture Keeper is to spread word about PCA and reinforce sideline behavior that reflects PCA’s
three main principles:
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The ELM Tree of Mastery, where ELM stands for Effort,
Learning and Mistakes are OK
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Filling Emotional Tanks
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Honoring the Game.
Specific activities of an effective Culture Keeper may include:
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Gaining familiarity with PCA through workshops, books, online courses, e-mail newsletters and
other free resources available at www.positivecoach.org.
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Getting to know other parents early each season, explaining the Culture Keeper role and enlisting their support.
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Distributing materials to other parents, such as the PCA Parent Letter.
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Modeling the desired behavior, such as remaining silent when you disagree with officials’ calls
during a game and cheering for players from both teams.
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Welcoming new families to the program and explaining “the way we do things here.”
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Speaking to fans on the sidelines, reminding them to Honor the Game, support all the athletes
and have fun!
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Staying visible on the sidelines, wearing an “Honor the Game” button and distributing Honoring the Game cards and stickers (available at PCA’s on-line store).
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Publicly thanking spectators who Honor the Game so others want to emulate that behavior.
Occasionally, the Culture Keeper must intervene when a spectator misbehaves. Specific instructions on how
to intervene safely and effectively are available in PCA’s “How to Intervene” document, posted in the “Our
Tools” section of www.positivecoach.org.
For more PCA Tools for Parents, visit: www.positivecoach.org/our-tools
www.positivecoach.org
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FINAL CHECKLIST
PRE-SEASON REQUIREMENTS
PAC Coach Background Check Form Completed and Turned Into PAC Commissioner
Positive Coaching Alliance Double Goal Coach Job Description Completed & Turned in to PAC
Commissioner
Final Practice Time confirmed with PAC Commissioner
Final Team Name Established with PAC Commissioner
All payments and waivers collected for team
PARENT COMMUNICATIONS
Introduction email with practice times, background about yourself, contact info for yourself and
general expectations.
Include Parent- Guardian Letter and ask them to bring with them to your First Team Meeting.
Set up Parent Meeting before the start of your season. (You can schedule this with the PAC if you
want to use a classroom).
Collect Parent Guardian Letters & keep in Team Folder
Elect a PCA Parent Culture Keeper for your team
DURING SEASON BEST PRACTICES
Maintain the standards of the Double Goal Coach Description
Have a written plan for practice
Weekly email reminders for practice or game times and enhance with character building messages or
videos.
If there is a parent conflict, maintain a 24-hour rule for discussing concerns.
POST SEASON BEST PRACTICES
Have each player evaluate you using the Double Goal Coach Eval at the second to last practice of the
year
Have each parent evaluate you using the Double Goal Coach Parent Eval form during the second to
last week of the season.
Turn in those forms to PAC Commissioner for tabulating
Submit any ideas for improvement in the PAC Youth League Post Season Survey to help us improve
for future generations of league athletes and coaches .
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PAC COMMISSIONER
PƒC YOUTH LEƒGUES
BACKGROUND CHECK CONSENT FORM
TEAM NAME
GRADE / DIVISION
TEAM COACH LEGAL NAME
(MIDDLE INITIAL)
COACH DATE OF BIRTH
COACH EMAIL
COACH PHONE
PRACTICE TIME
CODE OF CONDUCT
YES, I have read the Code of Conduct
and League Rules and commit to
abiding by both during this season.
PCA STATUS
YES, I commit to participating in the
Pilot PCA Double Goal Coach program.
NO, I prefer to not to take part in the
PCA Pilot Double Coach Program
I,
hereby authorize the Premier Athletic Complex (the
Company) and/or its agents to make investigation of my background, references, character, past
employment, consumer reports, education, and criminal history record information which may be in any
state or local files, including those maintained by both public and private organizations, and all public
records, for the purpose of confirming the information contained on my application and/ or obtaining other
information which may be material to my qualifications for employment. A telephone facsimile (fax),
photocopy or digitally-scanned emailed copy of this consent shall be considered as valid as the original
consent.
I hereby consent to the Company’s verifying all the information I have provided on my application form. I
also agree to execute as a condition of employment or a condition of continued employment any additional
written authorization necessary for the Company to obtain access to and copies of records pertaining to this
information. I also hereby authorize the Company’s access to any medical histories or records pertaining to
me (and any other individuals who due to my employment may be covered by any Company medical or
other insurance program). With regard to the foregoing disclosures, I hereby agree to release any person,
company, or other entity from any and all causes of action that otherwise might arise from supplying the
Company with information it may request pursuant to this release. I understand that any false answers or
statements, or misrepresentations by omission, made by me on this application or any related document,
will be sufficient for rejection of my application or for my immediate discharge should such falsifications or
misrepresentations be discovered after I am employed.
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Date
Double-Goal Coach® Job Description
TO:
All Coaches
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
What We Expect of You
As coaches, you determine the kind of experience our athletes have with sports. We are committed to the
principles of Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA). We expect you to be a Double-Goal Coach, who strives to win
(one goal), while pursuing the more-important goal of teaching life lessons through sports. PCA’s Double-Goal
Coach Job Description includes:
Model and teach your players to Honor the Game.
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Teach ROOTS – respect for Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates, and one’s Self.
Hold a parent meeting and distribute PCA’s Parent/Guardian Letter to help parents Honor
the Game.
Appoint a parent to be “Culture Keeper” for the team.
Drill Honoring the Game in practice.
Seize teachable moments to talk with players about Honoring the Game.
Help players pursue mastery of their sport, not just scoreboard wins.
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Teach players the ELM Tree of Mastery (Effort, Learning, and bouncing back from Mistakes).
Use a “Team Mistake Ritual” (like “Flushing Mistakes”) to help players quickly rebound from
mistakes.
Reward effort, not just good outcomes. Recognize players even for “unsuccessful” effort.
Encourage players to set “Effort Goals” tied to how hard they try.
Fill your players’ Emotional Tanks.
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Use encouragement and positive reinforcement as your primary method of motivating.
Achieve the “Magic Ratio” of five positive reinforcements to each criticism or correction.
Use the “Buddy System” to teach players to fill each others’ Emotional Tanks.
Learn to give “Kid-Friendly Criticism,” such as criticizing in private, asking permission, using the
Criticism Sandwich, and avoiding criticism in non-teachable moments.
Have conversations with your players at every practice and game.
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Review Honoring the Game, the ELM Tree and the Emotional Tank throughout the season.
Ask questions and encourage players to speak and contribute during team meetings.
Use PCA’s Talking Points e-mail series to guide discussions with your players.
Your adopting these philosophies and actions will contribute to a positive, character-building youth sports
experience for all the children our organization serves. Thank you for all your time and effort!
For more PCA Tools for Coaches, visit: www.positivecoach.org/our-tools
To sign up for PCA’s free Talking Points series of e-mails for coaches to discuss with their players, visit
www.positivecoach.org/our-tools/talking-points
www.positivecoach.org
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