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Be Professional
Everyone associated with
your team should always conduct themselves in a professional manner.
Do not allow anyone to question the referee. Referees have enough to
concentrate on and don’t need any added pressure. Instruct parents and
spectators to be fans of the team and of the sport, not bickering whiners
who have to point out every questionable call or missed call by the
referee. Imagine how silly it would be if referees yelled at players
after the players made a poor pass or missed a shot! In my opinion,
it’s just as silly for players, coaches and spectators to yell at
referees over an apparent poor call as it is for a referee to yell at a
player for making a poor pass or poor shot! Character, respect and
integrity are more important than a win!
A team is only as
professional as its least professional associate! It is up to you to
train the players, parents, and spectators to behave in a professional
manner. Inform the people associated with your team of what your
expectations are, continuously praising their appropriate behavior and
re-teaching slow learners!
It’s up to you to
maintain self discipline, portray a calm demeanor throughout each game,
and always go by the book. Never, under any circumstances, should a coach
encourage players, managers, or anyone else to cheat in any way. For
example, using an illegal player in a game, falsify a birth certificate,
or attempt to trick the referee into awarding your team a throw-in.
Coaches should also dress
the part! As a coach, you represent yourself, your team, and your
club. Maintain a fine image by setting a good example in the way you
show up to practices, games, tournaments, and functions. People will
appreciate you professionalism and who knows, your players may even feel
proud to have you as a coach! |
