TEAM
RSK
Coaching Agreement
We currently have need for 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th grade coaches.
1. Every Coach must go through an official AAU background check - no exceptions.
2. Coaches must create a contact list that includes every player and their parent(s) information. Coaches must keep parents updated with all important information.
3. Coaches must emphasize parental participation. When recruiting players, coaches must ensure parents understand their responsibilities as specified in the Parent/Player Guidelines.
4. Every coach must understand the NCAA Eligibility Center (formerly Clearing House) process. Every coach will be required to take an official NCAA course on the process - this is a prerequisite to participate in NCAA certified events.
5. There will be absolutely NO swearing at or use of profane language in reference to any child, parent(s), referee or tournament officials. Coaches are an extension of Team RSK and its leadership, and must represent it well at all times.
6. Coaches commit to observe a “cooling off” period in instances of heated exchanges.
Cooling off period: wait to talk to the parent(s) about something you or the parents are upset about for at least 24 hours. This gives you time to consider exactly what to say. Approaching parent(s) in a negative manner will results in the coach’s suspension from Team RSK pending results from investigation. The Team RSK leadership team will complete the investigation and issue a ruling. This ruling will be final. NO EXCEPTIONS!!!
7. Coaches must create and implement a self-control routine to aide in diffusing high stress situations on the court. This includes deep breathing, positive self-talk, counting to 20 or 50, turning away from the action, and refocusing attention on the next play or situation.
Other examples of these routines include affirmation on one’s strength and discipline to NOT react, restating to one’s self the need to be a positive role model, and saying out loud “I can rise above this!"
8. Coaches must be direct yet respectful in addressing player problems or concerns with the parents. These conversations should stay between the coaches and parents unless they involve the safety or well-being of the player. If the coach is concerned that a player’s safety or well-being is at risk, s/he should consult with the Team Ferg leadership board immediately for further action.
9. Coaches are expected to emphasize and ensure player safety above winning. Also, educational enrichment and character development always take priority over wins.
10. Coaches are to create a buddy system between players. Coaches should not be the only person “filling emotional tanks” – learning to be there for one another is a fundamental aspect of team formation and emotional intelligence. Coaches should pair athletes before a practice or game, and task them with being support systems for one another. When partners make mistakes, their buddies are responsible for helping them bounce back quickly. When partners do something well, they should be the first to offer praise. At the end of the practice or game, coaches should ask players to share what was said or done to keep their tanks full.
11. Coaches should maintain positive charting. Positive charting involves sharing positive feedback with players. Often, coaches believe that value is added only when players are instructed as to what they are doing incorrectly and then making the correction. However, it is equally important to point out when players are doing things correctly and to reinforce that behavior so players will continue to do it.
12. Coaches will collect uniforms at the end of the last game at every event. No exceptions.
13. Parents who chose to coach their child’s team must maintain the balance between coaching and parenting. Coaching your own child can offer some of life's greatest moments, but it requires a delicate balance. Be sensitive to favoring or penalizing your child. Make it clear to your child that when you are at practice and at a game, you are in coach "mode."