What Is A Responsible Coach?
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By now you
may be wondering what we mean by "Responsible Coach."
Let's begin by explaining what a Responsible Coach is not. A Responsible Coach is not:
- Soft
- A
source of empty, unearned praise
- Satisfied with everyone just having fun
Responsible Coaching actually is more difficult, challenging and rewarding than coaching with a
win-at-all-cost approach. In addition to learning all you can about your sport, honing your "x's and o's," and competing fiercely for wins, you also are committed to:
- Ensuring
player safety
- Placing education and character development before wins
- Coaching beyond the "X's and O's"
- Coaching athletes to master their sports
- Filling "Emotional Tanks" to improve performance and instill love of sport
- Living and coaching by a code of Honoring the Game
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