The primary objective of NVGSA is to provide a positive and constructive environment for girls aged 5 to 18 to learn to play and enjoy the game of fastpitch softball.

In addition to learning basic softball skills, NVGSA coaches should strive to make softball a fun and enjoyable experience for all participants.  Coaches will be working with a wide range of player skill levels, however, they should emphasize that this is a team sport and make every effort to maximize playing time for all participants.  Even though we all want to have winning teams, the Coach’s primary focus should be teaching the basics of the game, fair play, and sportsmanship.

NVGSA Coaches are required to:

• Know the rules and abide by them.
• Respect the game officials and refrain from addressing them or commenting on their decisions during the play of the game.  Any questions on rule interpretation will be addressed in a respectful manner.
• Be a leader and positive role model to your team, caring for their physical safety and mental development while on the softball field.
• Ensure the fans of their team conduct themselves in a positive manner.
• Maintain control of their emotions and, under NO circumstances, use inappropriate or abusive language, or make hostile or humiliating gestures.
• Respect the coaches and players of the opposing team both during the play of the game and at its conclusion, regardless of outcome.  Resolve any differences with an attitude of respect towards each other.
• Teach each player to be humble and generous in victory and to be proud and courteous in defeat.
• Strive to create a positive and constructive environment for your players to learn and enjoy the game of softball.
• Realize, accept, and practice the principle that a team’s reputation is built not only on its playing ability, but also on the sportsmanship, courtesy and manners of each individual player.
• Be responsible for the proper care and use of NVGSA-supplied equipment, field boxes, and batting cages.
• Ensure that all County Field Rules and Regulations are followed by the players and spectators.
• Follow all rules established by NVGSA and ASA Softball.