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NEWCHAA Coach Code of Conduct
As a NEWCHAA Coach I agree to:
1. Unite with other coaches, players/athletes, parents, and the NEWCHAA board, in support of NEWCHAA’s Mission Statement and Policies as we foster a Christ-centered athletic environment by applying the truths of Scripture to athletic careers, and as Scripture does, apply the lessons learned from athletics as we seek to imitate Jesus:
a. “Promote Excellence in a Competitive Sports Setting”
Competing to win. (1Cor 9:24), Self control in all things (1Cor 9:25), Purpose, Focus, & Intentionality (1 Cor 9:26) Forgetting what’s behind us and intensely focusing, reaching, pressing, to obtain the prize (Phil 3:13,14), Working with all of our heart for the Lord (Col 3:23,24), All for God’s Glory (1Cor 10:31)...
b. “Build Individual Character and Discipline”
Competing within the rules (2 Tim 2:5) The right thinking (Phil 4:8), As valuable as winning in sports can be, spiritual wins last forever. (1 Cor 9:25), Glorify God by being a light to others (Mat 5:16)...
c. “Encourage Team Sportsmanship”
Character traits of compassion, kindness, humility, patience, forgiveness... (Phil 1:9-11), (Col 3:12-14), Sharpening each other (Prov 27:17), Value others above yourself (Phil 2:3,4), Unity (Rom 12:4,5)...
d. “Develop Athletic Skills”
Disciplining the body. We are to rule our bodies... as our body is our servant. (1 Cor 9:27)(1Tim 4:7,8), Rewards for the skilled (Prov 22:29), Physical (1Tim 4:8), Endurance (Heb 12:1), God works through our gifts (1Cor 12:4-6)...
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Develop and maintain an overall sense of ownership for the athletic program that I have been entrusted with by the NEWCHAA board.
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Coach my team/s to help each player become a more knowledgeable athlete, more physically capable, and to support their efforts to grow in spiritual wisdom and character.
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Encourage team members, parents, and fans to be responsible for their own behavior, as well as their team's behavior.
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Serve as a positive role model by consistently showing respect towards players, opposing coaches, parents, fans, and officials.
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Exhibit the kind of character and diligence that I expect from my athletes.
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Help ensure that all NEWCHAA events provide a sports environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol, abusive language or other activities that could hinder our players, coaches, fans, or NEWCHAA’s testimony in our community.
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Work diligently to provide as productive, challenging, and safe practices and game environments as possible.
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Prohibit players with significant injuries from playing or returning to the game.
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Clearly communicate NEWCHAA policies and expectations to players and parents.
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