TAYB Coaching Rules of Behavior and Code of Ethics

Coaching Rules of Behavior

As a coach you are looked upon as a teacher, mentor, leader, ROLE MODEL, authority & parental figure by the youngsters on your team. Do not underestimate the effect or influence (positive & negative) you can have upon a young child. In coaching young players, winning or losing should be the least important thing for both you and the players. Soon enough, children will be exposed to the competitive nature of sports. Your goal should be to teach the children about the game of basketball and to instill upon them a love for the sport. If your players enjoy themselves and want to play again next season, you should consider your season a success.

You must act like a ROLE MODEL.
You must attend or have your assistants attend every practice or game.
Before the season, meet with your players and parents to explain the goals of TAYB for the upcoming season.
To have fun
To learn the basic fundamentals of the game of Basketball
To show improvement from one practice to the next
Communication is one of the most important factors to the parents and players. Please post your practice, game, and even picture schedules in advance.
Always be fair and equal to all children this should be a safe, fun, friendly, and equal environment for all children to play and learn together.
Please respect the gymnasium and keep it clean and organized as when you arrived. Please do not allow any persons in the school that are not there for you practice. This is becoming more and more of a problem and can very easily, and swiftly, lead to TAYB losing the use of our gymnasium(s).
Use your Division Coordinator for any questions or concerns that you may notice. If he/she is not available, or does not respond to you in a reasonable timeframe, please contact an Executive Board Officer.
Remember that you are responsible for the safety of your players after practice and games. Please do not leave the school grounds until all your players have been picked up.

Code of Ethics

As a coach, I understand I am a role model and will be held accountable to a code of behavior
Place the emotional and physical well being of the players ahead of a personal desire or external pressure to win
Do my best to provide a safe playing environment for all children
Lead by example by demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all involved
Provide a sports environment for my team that is free of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and abusive/inappropriate language
Respect the game and communicate with league officials in an appropriate manner
Be knowledgeable of the league rules and regulations
Encourage team members to play by the rules and respect the rights of other players, coaches, fans, and officials
Be responsible for my own behavior and also the behavior of my team members, their parents and fans