Coach's Code of Conduct and Professionalism

THE PROGRAM’S EXPECTATIONS OF ITS COACHES

-Before a volunteer can be a football coach with West Kendall Optimist, they must be nationally certified by USA Football (USAF), they must attend a mandatory coaching certification course, pass a criminal background check conducted through the Miami Dade-County Police Station, as well as read, sign, and submit the “Coach’s Code of Conduct and Professionalism”:

• The coach will not criticize players in front of spectators.

• The coach will accept the decisions of officials* The coach will not criticize the officials, the opposing team, the coaches, fans or parents, through language or gesture.

• The coach will emphasize that good athletes are good students, and both are physically and mentally alert.

• The coach will strive to make every football activity serve as a training ground for life, and as a basis for good mental and physical health.

• The coach will emphasize that winning a game is the result of teamwork.

• The coach shall not use abusive or profane language before anyone connected with the game.

• The coach will refrain from “running-up” the score against an opponent. This includes keeping in the first defense at all times.

• The coach shall not be under the influence of alcohol or dangerous drugs

• The coach will set an example in personal conduct at all times.

• The coach will not smoke or use any form of tobacco while on the field of play during games, scrimmages or practices.

• The coach will treat each player, opposing coach, parent and administrator with respect and dignity.

• The coach will learn the strengths and weakness of his/her players so they s/he might place them into situations where they have a maximum opportunity to achieve success.

• The coach will protect the health and safety of his/her players by insisting that all of the activities under his/her control be conducted for their psychological and physiological welfare, rather than interests of adults.