This document discusses key subjects to consider when developing a code of conduct for student athletes. It begins by outlining the demographics and history of two high schools, Desert Hills in Utah and Wilmington Christian in Delaware. Common issues faced by many schools like bullying, racism and off-field incidents are then presented. The document goes on to emphasize starting the code of conduct with a school's vision, philosophy, mission and commitments. It provides examples of philosophies focused on education, character building, and sportsmanship. Setting intrinsic goals and team values are presented as ways to establish a tone and set expectations for student conduct.

1. Workshop #18
Subjects to Consider When
Developing a CODE OF CONDUCT
Kim Monkres, Desert Hills High School
Joe Thomson, Wilmington Christian School
St. Georges , UT
Wilmington, DE

2. Subjects to Consider
•
History of School/Demographics
•
Focus- Education? Character? Winning?
•
Starting Point = Vision, Philosophy,
Mission, Commitments
•
Common Issues
•
Safe School Policy

3. History of School/Demographics
•
Small community of 80,000
•
Opened in 2007-08
•
Enrollment of 1260
•
3A Classification
•
Christian/Religious Community
•
Tremendous Amount of Parental Support
•
High Expectations
•
Previous Issues

4. FOCUS
•
Education?
•
Character?
•
Winning?

5. Starting Point
•
Vision
•
Philosophy
•
Mission
•
Commitments

6. Common
Issues/Safety/Leadership
•
Be Aware of Common Issues/Problems
•
Safe School Policy
•
Leadership Expectations from our Student
Athletes
•
Proactive!

7. Mission
•
Desert Hills High School is committed to
teaching high levels of academics and
social skills, while keeping our focus on
student learning.
•
Essentially, the field/court is an extension
of the classroom.

8. Philosophy
•
Education is Main Priority
•
Fun and Rewarding Experience
•
Success Comes from Positive Support
from all Entities
•
Appropriate Communication is Key
•
Sportsmanship is Essential
•
Graduation is the Main Goal, NOT Athletic
Scholarships

9. Vision
•
Our vision is to be the top athletic program
in the State of Utah, excelling in the
following areas:
•
Academics and Athletics
•
High Levels of Participation in Our
Programs
•
Appropriate Displays of Sportsmanship
•
Community Involvement and Service

10. Commitments
•
Student Learning is the Focus
•
Shared Mutual Respect for Coaches,
Parents, Officials and Student Athletes
•
Building Relationships With the Community

11. Common Issues, Safety
& Leadership
Two ******* High School Players
Suspended for Off Field Incidents
letes
t Ath
uden
a St
Illicit
- Are
Over
n
osto
Play
11 B
from
d ed
hotos
spen
u
ook P
S
aceb ****
F
H
igh Scho
ol Stude
Reprima
nts Susp
nded Aft
ended,
er Inves
tigation
Racist T
Into
weet
6 **** High School
Players Suspended
for Bullying

12. DHHS Student Athlete
Code of Conduct

13. DHHS Parent/Spectator
Code of Conduct

14. DHHS Athletic
Handbook

15. Idea & Development for
WCS Code of Conduct
Tone is set during a Pre Season
Retreat when a Team learns about
“The Journey” of Sports
Goals are set with a Balance between
Intrinsic & Extrinsic Goals

16. “THE JOURNEY”
1
2
4
6
3
5
EXERCISE: “PLAY SPORTS” = IS THAT STILL THE CASE???

17. Establishment of
Intrinsic Goals
A discussion is held and athletes learn
the difference between Intrinsic &
Extrinsic Goals
Intrinsic Goals = “Team Values”

18. Values Leading to a
Code of Conduct

20. Where it All Happens !