Coach Registration

Welcome to your 2025 FM Athletics Coach's Registration!

Coach's Registration is now CLOSED!

Thank you for your willingness to volunteer your time to work with these young athletes. We are looking forward to another fun and successful season.

ALL coaches (Head, Assistants and Alternates) are required to fill out a Coach's Contract and a Background Investigation form ON THIS Crossbar REGISTRATION. (Do NOT do the background check offered on USA Football!) The following pages will walk you through each of those documents.

There will also be a link at the conclusion of these forms to help you complete and verify your USA Football Heads-Up certification.

These items MUST be submitted on or before , Friday, August 8, 2025 . NO EXCEPTIONS. No walk-up or late registrations will be allowed at Jamboree. 

FM Athletics Youth Football

CODE OF CONDUCT

This document presents the expectations for conduct from athletes, parents, and coaches at FM Athletics Youth Football. We hold athletes, parents, coaches and community members to a high standard of sportsmanship. Enforcing this Code of Conduct allows FM Athletics to promote a safe, rewarding, and fun sport experience for our entire community.

Please read the document carefully before registering for each season. Each participant and coach is required to acknowledge the Code of Conduct online before the season begins, and must abide by the Code of Conduct throughout the entire season.

Violations of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, including : immediate removal from the practice, game, or related activity; and/or suspension from the league - either temporarily or permanently – to be determined by, and in the sole discretion of, the Board of Directors.

Code of Conduct for Players:

• I will exhibit good sportsmanship to players, coaches, officials, opponents, and parents at every game and practice, no matter win or lose.
• I will learn the value of commitment by participating in as many practices and games as I can.
• I will encourage my teammates and praise good efforts.
• I will arrive at practice on time and be ready to dedicate my attention to my coaches. 
• I will refrain from foul or offensive language.

Code of Conduct for Coaches:

• I will coach with the goal of creating a positive learning experience for players, and will display good sportsmanship at all times. Winning games is secondary to building a positive youth sports’ experience for my players, parents of my players, and opposing teams.
• I will prioritize the safety and well-being of all players.
• I will not engage in an argument with a referee or official. Any discussions or conversations with officials or referees will be in a respectful tone.
• I will treat opposing coaches and players with respect.
• I will report any violations of the Code of Conduct by parents, players or other coaches to the Board of Directors.

Code of Conduct for Parents:

• I will respect players, coaches, officials, spectators, and families at all times.
• I will respect the decisions of officials and coaches.
• I will not engage in any violence or verbal threats or use profanity.
• I will model good sportsmanship for all youth participants.
• I will do my part to keep sports fun and positive for every player.

General:

• Only players, coaches, officials, medical professionals, and Board members are allowed on the playing field or on the sideline in the players’ area.
• Coaches are required to submit to a record check, including individual inquiries as deemed necessary by the Board, prior to assuming coaching activities.
• All coaches must wear a lanyard provided by FM Athletics Youth Football at all games. Failure to do so may result in the coach’s removal from the game, to be determined at the sole discretion of a Board Member.