Coach Code of Conduct & Responsibilities
TEACH Athletics
Coach Code of Conduct & Requirements
Coaching is a privilege. It carries with it an obligation for each individual coach to uphold and promote the stated goals and objectives. Any conduct considered unethical or a conflict of interest shall be subject to discipline by the TEACH Board.
Responsibilities to Players:
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The coach shall never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of the players.
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Coaches shall instruct players to play within the written rules of the game and within the spirit of the game at all times.
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Coaches shall not seek unfair advantage by teaching deliberate unsportsmanlike behavior to players.
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Coaches shall not tolerate inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation.
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Coaches shall direct players to seek proper medical attention for injuries and to follow the physician’s instructions regarding treatment and recovery.
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Coaches will commit the time necessary to build, instruct and encourage individual and team skills.
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Coaches will not verbally demean or abuse players, including cursing or name calling.
Responsibilities to TEACH Athletics:
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Adherence to all TEACH rules, policies and guidelines.
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Communicate with the Treasurer regarding all pre-cost items.
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Any problems that cannot be resolved between coaches, players, or parents should be referred to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities to the Rules of the Game:
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Coaches shall be thoroughly acquainted with and demonstrate a working knowledge of the Rules of the Game.
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Coaches are responsible to assure that their players understand the intent as well as the application of the Rules.
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Coaches are responsible for their players’ actions on the field/court and must not permit them to perform with intent of causing injury to opposing players.
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The coach must constantly strive to teach good sportsmanship behavior.
Responsibility to Officials:
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Officials must have the support of coaches, players and spectators. Coaches must always refrain from criticizing officials in the presence of players or spectators.
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Professional respect, before, during and after the game must be mutual. There must be no demeaning dialogue or gestures between official, coach, or player.
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Coaches must not incite players or spectators or attempt to disrupt the flow of the game.
Responsibility of Public Relations
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Coaches have a responsibility to promote TEACH Athletics to the public. Comments and critiques of governing bodies, teams, coaches, players, or parents must be positive and constructive.
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Coaches have the responsibility to assist their players in conducting themselves properly when in public, when representing their team and TEACH Athletics.
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Coaches' appearance should be professional during games, ie. Business Casual.
Other Responsibilities
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Clearly communicate with players, parents, coaches, officials, and TEACH members.
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The behavior of coaches must be accountable to the highest level of integrity; honoring Jesus Christ individually and corporately, in all association with players, parents, and TEACH.
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While the concept of rivalry is embraced, it cannot take precedence over exemplary professional conduct.
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It is unacceptable for a coach to have any verbal altercation with an official, opposing coach/team, or spectator before, during or after the game.
By signing this document I certify that I understand that should I breach this code of ethics, TEACH may impose discipline actions up to and including removal from coaching position.
Name of Coach (Print):_____________________________________________________
Signature of Coach:________________________________________________________
Date:__________________
Date Received by TEACH Guardian Athletics:________________________