It is imperative to the T★CAL Mission that all Administrators, Athletic Directors, Coaches, Parents, and Students in our league agree to in principle and practice with our 5 Key Values. Our Values and corresponding agreements must be read and acknowledged by all T★CAL participants prior to competing. These values were developed by the Board of Directors and reflect the environment we expect at our member institutions by players, coaches, and fans. Violations of these expectations will be met with sanctions, probations, and expulsion:

• Respect
- Acknowledging the importance of others
- Knowing the worth of opponents
- Understanding the value of competition

• Self-Control
- Focusing on my own actions
- Harnessing my emotions
- Keeping my conversation positive

• Integrity
- Building Character in myself and others
- Addressing issues honestly
- Leading others by my example

• Humility
- Giving MY maximum effort
- Congratulating my opponents
- Receiving instruction

• Positive Environment
- League Environment
- Game Environment
- Practice Environment
- Family Environment
- Classroom Environment

In Agreement with the above values:

• I purpose to provide quality participation for the student-athletes under my direction.
• I view high school athletics as one of the greatest avenues for developing leadership and maturity.
• I will endeavor to develop a high degree of responsibility and commitment both personally and in my student-athletes and/or team-mates.
• I will operate under the code of conduct in the T★CAL manual regarding proper principles of attitude and conduct.
• I shall maintain personal and institutional integrity by adhering to T★CAL ethical and moral standards.
• I will instruct my student-athletes and/or team-mates to always play fair and according to the spirit of the rules.
• I will encourage physical skill development and emotional control.
• I will strive for wholesome competition for my local and statewide constituencies to witness and enjoy.
• I will secure the utmost protection for my student-athletes and/or team-mates while engaging in competition and travel, thus providing good equipment, safe playing conditions, proper supervision, and medical and physiological attention to their needs.
• I will assist in bringing the name of T★CAL before my local community and the general public as an organization worthy of recognition.

I view my position as a sacred trust with opportunity for leadership and influence among young people who possess and are improving their God-given talents