COACHING RESPONSIBILITIES

Plan the activity properly.

§  Make sure that your athletes are in proper condition. Your athletes’ skills should be developed in progression so that they will be adequately prepared to handle more difficult skills.

Provide proper instruction.

§  Always be informed of safety measures when it comes to performing sports techniques. Teach your athletes the rules, correct skills, and strategies of the sport.

Provide a safe physical environment.

§  Monitor current environmental conditions (i.e. severe storm, lightning, wind chill, temperature, humidity). Periodically inspect areas for hazards, remove all hazards, and prevent improper or unsupervised use of facilities.

Provide adequate and proper equipment.

§  Make sure that the equipment your athletes are using are in excellent state. Regular maintenance and inspection is essential. Teach your athletes how to fit, inspect, and use the equipment as well.

Match your athletes

§  Have kids matched according to size, physical maturity, skill level and experience.

Evaluate athletes for injury and incapacity.

§  Have all your athletes undergo health screening before resuming play. If any of them is unable to compete due to pain or loss of function (i.e. inability to walk, run, jump, or throw), remove him/her from the activity immediately.

Supervise the activity closely.

§  Do not allow your athletes to practice difficult or potentially dangerous skills without proper supervision. Forbid horseplay.

Provide appropriate emergency assistance.

§  Learn first aid for sports and use only the skills that you are qualified to administer.