The Jr. NBA Pledge

Everyone plays a role in creating a positive experience for players and teams.  Please review all the pledges below as guidelines to ensure everyone is treated with respect and can perform to the best of their abilities.

PLAYERS

  • I pledge to honor the game by exhibiting a positive attitude toward all players, coaches, parents, and officials, treating them in the same manner I want to be treated.
  • I understand that working hard and competing to the best of my ability is more important than the outcome of games.
  • I will play the right way by competing ethically and honestly, with fairness, hustle, and enthusiasm.
  • I pledge to celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels, because the game welcomes all.

COACHES

  • I pledge to honor the game by exhibiting a positive attitude toward all players, coaches, parents, and officials, treating them in the same manner I want to be treated.
  • I understand that working hard and competing to the best of my ability is more important than the outcome of games, and embrace that my words and actions are an example to my players.
  • I will coach the right way by preparing and encouraging my players to compete ethically and honestly, with fairness, hustle, and enthusiasm.
  • I will prioritize the mental and physical wellness and safety of all players above all else.
  • I pledge to celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels, because the game welcomes all.

PARENTS

  • I pledge to honor the game by exhibiting a positive attitude toward all players, coaches, parents, and officials, treating them in the same manner I want to be treated.
  • I understand that my child working hard and competing to the best of his/her ability is more important than the outcome of games.
  • I will show my support in a fair and ethical manner, encouraging my child and his/her teammates through positive reinforcement, patience, and honesty, leaving the coaching to the coaches and the officiating to the officials.
  • I pledge to celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion at all levels, because the game welcomes all.
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