Code of Conduct: Coaches

At the beginning of the year we like to go through our codes of conduct for both players and parents.  Codes of conduct are basically sets of guidelines that we like our players and their parents to follow throughout the season. The codes are how we expect our players/parents to conduct themselves during the season.  We do expect to hold both players and parents accountable during the year and if the codes are not followed there could be consequences.  This might sound pretty harsh when you first read it but it is the one way that order can be kept during the year.

One of the reasons why we expect the parents to abide by our codes is that we also hold ourselves as coaches to the same standard.  There is a code of conduct that all coaches from TBL abide by.  It is this that we will be covering in this post.

Below is our code of conduct for coaches:

  1. Never be late for practice or games.  It is best to be there early to greet all of the players coming in.
  2. Be the last one to leave practice or games.  Make sure that all players have their parents there before you go.
  3. Always have a practice plan ready beforehand.  Never wing a practice.  Before the season starts there should be a season plan the coaches will create and plan accordingly.  This season long plan will include what the ultimate goal of the team will be and a step by step blueprint on how to get to the ultimate goal.  There will be another post which will describe this section in more detail later.
  4. Always have a game plan prepared before hand.  This game plan may include some scouting if you have seen the team you are playing before but it should at least have a rotation of how you will play your players.
  5. Make sure that all necessary equipment is ready before practice.
  6. Have some first aid items with you at all times.  This will include ice packs, tape, and wrap.
  7. Never yell at your players.  Be quick to point out positives and be encouraging when correcting the negatives.
  8. Enforce the rules.  Be fair but don't be a push over.  If someone needs to be disciplined because they broke a rule then you need to follow up.  Explain to them why you're doing what you're doing.
  9. Have the best interests of all your players. 
    •  Playing everyone in every game is difficult.  If you have a big squad it is best to divide it into 2 or 3 teams depending on the size and find games for all groups as opposed to having only one big team with very little time available to play anyone significantly.
    • Don't spend most of your time with only one group of players.  Make sure that you spend time with everyone.  Especially if you are the head coach.  You want all of your players to feel important.  This is the only way they will play hard for you.
     10. Keep your calm in practice and in games.  Having a team respect you of your             
           coaching ability is a lot better then having them play for you because they fear you.
     11. Always be available to talk to parents or players whenever they request a chat.
     12. Talk with refs never yell at them.  You'll get in their ear easier if you approach them as human              beings.
  

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