This code of ethics has been developed to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted professional, ethical, and moral behavior from that which is detrimental to the development of the sport of soccer. (The term shall include, but is not “Coach” limited to Head Coach, Assistant Coach(s), Manager/Trainer and/or Team Representative.) Section 1 RESPONSIBILITIES TO PLAYERS A. The coach must never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of players. Winning should be the result of preparation and discipline with emphasis placed on the highest ideals and character traits. B. Coaches instruct players to play within the written laws of the game and within the spirit of the game at all times. C. Coaches shall not seek unfair advantage by teaching deliberate unsportsmanlike behavior to players. D. Coaches should not tolerate inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation. E. Demands on players’ time should never be so extensive as to interfere with academic goals and progress. Motivation for excellence should include academics as well as athletics. F. Coaches must never encourage players to violate NTSSA recruitment, eligibility, or guest player rules and policies. G. Under no circumstances should coaches authorize or encourage the use of medicinal or performance enhancing drugs, or supplements of any kind whether legal or illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter. Medication and supplementation of any kind should be the responsibility of the parents and/or legal guardian. Players should be directed to seek proper medical attention for injuries and to follow the physician’s instructions regarding treatment and recovery. At no time should a player be put at risk by returning from injury prematurely or by being forced to play while injured. H. A coach's dealings with players and parents must be upfront, honest, and forthright. Coaches must always be honest and refrain from misrepresentations to players and parents. Section 2
This code of ethics has been developed to clarify and distinguish approved and accepted professional, ethical, and moral behavior from that which is detrimental to the development of the sport of soccer. (The term “Coach” shall include, but is not limited to Head Coach, Assistant Coach(s), Manager/Trainer and/or Team Representative.) Section 1 RESPONSIBILITIES TO PLAYERS A. The coach must never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of players. Winning should be the result of preparation and discipline with emphasis placed on the highest ideals and character traits. B. Coaches instruct players to play within the written laws of the game and within the spirit of the game at all times. C. Coaches shall not seek unfair advantage by teaching deliberate unsportsmanlike behavior to players. D. Coaches should not tolerate inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation. E. Demands on players’ time should never be so extensive as to interfere with academic goals and progress. Motivation for excellence should include academics as well as athletics. F. Coaches must never encourage players to violate NTSSA recruitment, eligibility, or guest player rules and policies. G. Under no circumstances should coaches authorize or encourage the use of medicinal or performance enhancing drugs, or supplements of any kind whether legal or illegal, prescription, or over-the-counter. Medication and supplementation of any kind should be the responsibility of the parents and/or legal guardian. Players should be directed to seek proper medical attention for injuries and to follow the physician’s instructions regarding treatment and recovery. At no time should a player be put at risk by returning from injury prematurely or by being forced to play while injured. H. A coach's dealings with players and parents must be upfront, honest, and forthright. Coaches must always be honest and refrain from misrepresentations to players and parents. Section 2
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