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A few
people may not be aware of it, but there is such thing
as a coaches’ Code of Conduct. This is a set of
standards and guidelines after which coaches must
pattern behavior in mentoring basketball.
Of
course, each coach is entitled to his own style of
handling the team. I mean, what works for one may not
work for another. There are players who are more attuned
to a volatile-headed coach than a cool, calm and
collected mentor.
But, of
course, it’s a free-for-all as the Code of Conduct will
be a necessary document from now. This will be important
as we establish the coaching profession to a higher
degree in the Philippines through seminars and licenses
to up its standards.
To those
who are interested on what the code is all about, please
read on:
a)
Coaches should be role models and educators for the
players, and community and coaches should take care of
their status and reputation.
b)
Coaches should build reputation among players, their
parents and means of public information with their
knowledge, effort and behavior.
c)
Coaches shall conduct themselves in a manner that
reinforces their place as leaders and role models and
encourage positive communication between themselves and
players, referees, administrators and general public.
d)
Coaches shall at all times conduct themselves in a
manner that reflects the spirit of fair play and
sporting behavior. They shall give due regard to the
authority of officials and the rights of opponents,
spectators and others.
e)
Coaches shall not give, make, issue, authorize or
endorse any public statement which would damage best
interest of the game of basketball.
f)
Coaches should avoid audible obscenity, obscene gestures
verbal or physical abusing officials, opponents,
spectators or other persons related to the sport of
basketball.
g)
Coaches should respect the rights of others to hold
values, attitudes and opinions that differ from their
own.
h)
Coaches shall perform their duties on the bases of
careful preparation and be reasonable in demands on
players’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
i)
Coaches’ instructions should be current, accurate and
appropriate and those instructions should be based on
the related education and best practices. Coaches should
give due consideration about players’ age, height,
skills, physical maturity, health and safety.
j)
Coaches should take active role in prevention of drug,
alcohol and tobacco abuse.
k)
Coaches must submit their CV to the Coaches Association
with precise data on their education, qualification and
working experience.
l)
Coaches must cooperate with Coaches Association and give
contribution toward further development of coaches.
After
reading, I’m sure you might know a coach or two who is
not exactly following these. It is very important to
learn these principles to heart in the coaching
profession as those who will disobey it will be subject
to disciplinary measures set by the Coaches Association. |
