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Athletes Code of Conduct

Be Respectful

Actions in Life
Be respectful of other people
Be respectful of others' property
Be respectful of the environment
Be respectful of yourself

Actions in Sport
Be respectful of the game and to its rules and traditions
Be respectful of your opponents
Be respectful of the officials
Be respectful in victory and defeat

Be Responsible

Actions in Life
Fulfill your obligations
Be dependable
Be in control of yourself
Be persistent

Actions in Sport
Prepare yourself to do your best
Be punctual for practices and games
Be self-disciplined
Be cooperative with your teammates

Be Caring

Actions in Life
Be compassionate and have empathy
Be forgiving
Be generous and kind
Avoid being selfish or mean

Actions in Sport
Help your teammates play better
Support teammates in trouble
Be generous with praise; stingy with criticism
Play for the team, not yourself

Be Honest

Actions in Life
Be truthful and forthright
Act with integrity
Be trustworthy
Be courageous to do the right thing

Actions in Sport
Play be the spirit of the rules
Be loyal to the team
Play drug free
Admit to your own mistakes

Be Fair

Actions in Life
Follow the Golden Rule
Be tolerant of others
Be willing to share
Avoid taking advantage of others

Actions in Sport
Treat other players as you wish to be treated
Be fair to all players, including those who are different
Give other players an opportunity
Play to win within the rules

Be a Good Citizen

Actions in Life
Obey the laws and rules
Be educated and stay informed
Contribute to the community
Protect others

Actions in Sport
Be a good role model
Strive for excellence
Give back to the sport
Encourage teammates to be good citizens

NFHS Coaches Code of Conduct

The coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with student-athletes, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.
The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players.
The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program.
The coach shall master the contest rules and shall teach them to his or her team members. The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.
The coach shall exert his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and by working closely with cheerleaders, pep club sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators.
The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.
Before and after contests, coaches for the competing teams should meet and exchange cordial greetings to set the correct tone for the event. A coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student-athletes special consideration.
A coach shall not scout opponents by any means other than those adopted by the league and/or state high school athletic association.

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Eligibility Guidelines

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The MHSAA eligibility rules require each student participating in MHSAA sanctioned competitions to make “satisfactory progress toward graduation.” Each school district determines the requirements for “satisfactory progress toward graduation” through its graduation requirements. Each school district must interpret this according to its requirements.

Additionally, according to Mississippi law, a student must maintain a grade point average of at least 2.0 or a C average. This will be measured at the conclusion of the first semester using the semester averages of all the courses the student is taking. Students who do not have a 2.0 or a C average for the first semester will be ineligible for the second semester.

At the end of the school year, each student’s grade point average for the year will be assessed. This assessment will reflect the average for the entire year using the final grades for each course. If the student does not have a grade point average of at least 2.0 or a C average, he/she will become ineligible for the fall semester.