Coach Expectations

Expectations of Coaches • Coaches will encourage athletes to participate other sports. • Coaches will not pressure or persuade any athlete to compete in only one sport. • In season athletes will not be pressured or punished for not participating in off-season programs. When their sport season is complete they will have the same opportunity to try out for a sport. Coaches will not designate their team until all tryouts are complete. • Coaches will emphasize the importance of maintaining a proper balance between academic and co-curricular activities and support classroom teachers in the promotion of academic success for student athletes. • Coaches will use athletic competition to teach life skills including self-discipline, teamwork, dedication, sacrifice, perseverance, respect for self and others, and time management. • Coaches will train students to develop a lifetime commitment to physical exercise in the pursuit of healthy lifestyles.