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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