The Role of a Coach
The coach must demonstrate and apply leadership, integrity, responsibility, self-control, knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport he/she is coaching, honesty, and sportsmanship at all times on and off the playing field/court. It is necessary and important that the coach act in a responsible and professional manner at all times, because he/she represents the school, community, the profession, the faculty, and the student body. The coach must set a good example for those athletes he/she coaches.
Coaches must always keep in mind that essentially the game belongs to the players. The
primary justification for including the athletic program in the total school curriculum is based
on the fact that athletics provide both physical and character values for those who participate in them. Student attainment of these values rests largely with the coaching profession.
Coaching is an extension of the educational process. It is necessary for players, coaches and
officials to relate and communicate when there are concerns about a rule, a regulation, or any matter concerning the welfare of all concerned. The coach must show respect, maintain proper bench conduct before, during, and after the athletic contest, thereby assuring common courtesy and honesty when and if a problem arises. The coach is probably the most influential person on the court/field and his/her actions will reflect the actions of others.
Coaches must always keep in mind that essentially the game belongs to the players. The
primary justification for including the athletic program in the total school curriculum is based
on the fact that athletics provide both physical and character values for those who participate in them. Student attainment of these values rests largely with the coaching profession.
Coaching is an extension of the educational process. It is necessary for players, coaches and
officials to relate and communicate when there are concerns about a rule, a regulation, or any matter concerning the welfare of all concerned. The coach must show respect, maintain proper bench conduct before, during, and after the athletic contest, thereby assuring common courtesy and honesty when and if a problem arises. The coach is probably the most influential person on the court/field and his/her actions will reflect the actions of others.