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2026 VYFCL COACH REGISTRATION FORM

POSITION APPLYING FOR:

CHEER

FOOTBALL

POSITION APPLYING FOR:

HEAD COACH

ASSISTANT COACH

First name

Last name

Phone

DATE OF BIRTH:

Month

Day

Year

SOCIAL SECURITY #:

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Do you have a child(ren) participating in the program?

YES

Child(ren) name(s) and playing level:

CURRENT EMPLOYER:

EMPLOYER ADDRESS:

BUSINESS PHONE:

YEARS EMPLOYED:

Please list all leagues/organizations you have worked with, the year you were involved in the position that was held.

Special Certifications (Example: CPR, Medical):

Do you have a valid driver’s license:

YES

Driver’s License #:

State Issued:

Have you ever been refused participation in any other youth programs:

YES

Have you ever been convicted of a felony:

YES

If yes, provide your current legal status:

Have you ever been convicted of a crime involving a minor:

YES

Have you ever played guilty to a crime:

YES

If yes to ANY of the last 4 questions, please explain:

By submitting this application, I affirm that the facts outlined in it are true and complete; I understand that if I am accepted as a volunteer, any false statements or omissions made by me in this application may result in my immediate dismissal. I also agree to adhere to all rules and regulations set forth by the VYFCL and its affiliates or associations. As a condition of volunteering, I hereby grant permission to the VYFCL to conduct a criminal background check, which may include, but is not limited to, employment records/employer references.

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COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT

Coaches or assistant coaches will not be allowed to participate without signing this form. Anyone deemed in violation of this Code of Conduct may be subject to suspension or expulsion from the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League. In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League board of directors has pledged to enforce a Code of Conduct that will ensure the physical, mental and emotional well-being all its participants and coaches. Our goal is to ensure that all of our participants and coaches will thrive in an environment where respect and camaraderie abound. This Code of Conduct will be strictly enforced. Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League recognizes the physical and competitive nature of the sport and, as such, the need to control all participants and coaches. Therefore, all coaches are responsible for reading and signing the Code of Conduct and ensuring that they adhere to it. Any coach who is deemed in violation of this code will be referred to the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League board of directors for a resolution.

ZERO TOLERANCE:

The following rules are set forth by the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League and will be strictly enforced.

Set an example of good sportsmanship as well as have a positive attitude and show enthusiasm for all participants.
Strive to make every practice serve as a training ground for life and a basis for good mental physical health.
Emphasize that winning is a result of "teamwork".
Emphasize that athletes strive to be good students and that both are physically and mentally challenging.
Remember that each participant has responsibilities to his/her family, education and religion that come to his/her team.
Remove from a game, practice or competition if a participant when even slightly in doubt about their health.
Do not criticize participants in front of spectators. Reserve constructive criticism for private or in the presence of team participants if others might benefit.
Do not criticize an opposing team, its participants, coaches or fans by word-of-mouth or gestures.
Do not deliberately incite un-sportsmanship like conduct.
Together with game officials be jointly responsible for the conduct and control of the team, fans and spectators.
Accept decisions of the game or conference officials on the field and at competitions as being fair and called to the best of said officials.
Do no permit ineligible participant to participate in a game or competition.
Refrain from using abusive or profane language.
Refrain from striking any other coach, athletic director, official, spectator or participant in the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League.
Do not receive any payment in cash of any kind for any services provided as a coach.
Abstain from drinking alcohol on game and practice fields. Abstain from drinking alcohol at any coaching function while players are present.
Coaches are to set a good example for the participants. They will display a high standard of behavior both on and off the field.
Coaches will respect the rights, dignity and worth of each other and every person involved in our organization.
No favoritism will be tolerated. Every participant is to be treated equally and fairly.
The personal feelings of coaches should never interfere with the coaching of any participant.
Fair and consistent coaching should be expected at all times from each coach.
Differences between coaches are to be settled after practices/games and away from participants and parents.
Arguing with other coaches in front of players/parents will not be tolerated.
Disrespect and verbal abuse will not be tolerated, including trash talking, arguing, use of foul language, ethnic slurs or references, towards any player, official, other coach, team representative, and any opposing city or spectator.
Parent/participant issues that cannot be resolved reasonably should be referred to the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League Board of Directors. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth Football League will only be contacted if an issue cannot be resolved by the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League Board of Directors.
Coaches should be approachable by parents. Your parents need to be able to feel they can talk with you. This should be done either before or after practice or a game, not during practice, a game, or in front of the players.

By my signature below, I hereby confirm that I have read, understand, and do hereby agree to abide by the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League 2026 Coaches Code of Conduct.

I am also aware that my failure to abide by the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League 2026 Coaches Code of Conduct may be grounds for my dismissal from my coaching position and participation in the Vancleave Youth Football & Cheer League and the Mississippi Gulf Coast Youth Football League.

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MOST OF ALL, THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING YOUR PERSONAL TIME AND GIVING BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY!