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RESPONSIBILITIES
OF HEAD COACHES
Adhere to
Bay Oaks Principles of Conduct for Coaches:
Safety
- Your first
responsibility is the health and safety of all participants.
- It is recommended
that you become certified in basic first aid.
- Be prepared
to handle first aid situations as well as medical emergencies
at all practices and games, both home and away.
- Know and
understand the Laws of the Game.
- Inspect
equipment and field conditions for safety reasons.
- Utilize
proper teaching and instructing of players regarding safe techniques
and methods of play.
- Implement
appropriate training programs to make sure players are fit for
practice and competition.
- Supervise
and control your players so as to avoid injury situations.
Player Development
- Develop
the player's appreciation of the game.
- Keep winning
and losing in proper perspective.
- Be sensitive
to each player's developmental needs.
- Educate
the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological
demands of the game.
- Players
need to have fun and receive feedback.
- Practice
should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
- Strive
to help each player reach their full potential and be prepared
to move to the next level.
Ethics
- Strive
to maintain integrity within our sport.
- Know and
follow all the rules and policies set forth by clubs, leagues,
state and national associations.
- Work in
the spirit of cooperation to provide the players with maximum
opportunity to develop.
- Be a positive
role model
- Set the
standard for sportsmanship.
- Keep sport
in proper perspective.
- "Just say
no" to drugs.
- Coaches
should continue their own soccer education.
Additional
- Attend
all practices and games.
- Follow
guidelines established by the Director of Coaching.
- Coaches
are encourage to obtain the highest level of training possible.
- Coaches
are responsible for tournament and state cup participation.
- Coaches
should be familiar with the other teams in your age group, maintain
appropriate communication with other head coaches within the
age group.
- Attend
coaches' meetings.
- Be organized
Assistant
Coach Responsibilities
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