Orland High School
“Home of the Trojans”
Pursuing
“Victory with Honor”
Coaching Handbook
Table of Contents
Information Page………………………………………………………….………Pg. 3
Athletic Philosophy………………………………...... Pg. 4
Victory with Honor Expectations for Coaches………………………...... Pg.5
Athletic Department Information……………………………………...... Pg. 8
Acknowledgement & Signature Page (Return to Athletic Director)…………….…Pg. 19
Orland High SchoolCoaches Handbook
Nicole Newman Victor Perry Andy Johnson
Principal Assistant Principal Athletic Director
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ORLAND HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PHILOSOPHY
OrlandHigh School’s Athletic Philosophy is based on the principles of pursuing “Victory With Honor”. TheCIF (California Interscholastic Federation) which OrlandHigh School is a member of has adopted and promotes this principle. The OUSD School Board has also adopted and approved this policy to serve as the guiding principles for OUSD Athletics. All OHS student-athletes, coaches, administrators, athletic director and spectators must make a commitment to abide by the principles contained within the philosophy of “Victory With Honor”. All OHS coaches and players will be expected to read, sign and follow these essential elements. Contracts must be signed and kept on file by both players and coaches for each sports season they participate in.
The coach must be proficient in the duties and activities they perform. They should always keep in mind the good of the individual student and offer them the basic fundamentals of the game. Social and physical developments are the major objectives, as well as disciplinary guidance with pride and desire to serve their school and team. The coach must constantly evaluate their teaching methods in order to achieve the maximum in learning which the activity offers. Evaluation should not necessarily be measured in the win-loss column but in the recognition of a difficult job well done.
“Victory with Honor” Expectations for Coaches
Coaches are expected to: Sign annually, follow the CIF “Victory with Honor” coach’s code of conduct and:
Use "teachable moments" on a daily basis to emphasize the importance and essential elements of the six core principles of Pursuing Victory with Honor: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and good citizenship.
Promote sportsmanship and foster good character by Teaching, Enforcing, Advocating & Modeling the principles above.
Ensure the program enhances the academic, emotional, social, physical and ethical development of the student-athletes.
Demand scrupulous integrity and observe and enforce the spirit as well as the letter of the rules from their student-athletes by teaching the history and traditions of the sport.
Communicate to their student-athletes and parents that athletic participation is a privilege, not a right. To earn that privilege, student-athletes must abide by the rules and conduct themselves, on and off the field, as role models who exemplify good character.
Enforce, with student-athletes, the district-approved codes of conduct for student-athletes.
Emphasize in all communications directed to student-athletes and parents the importance of character, ethics and sportsmanship. Coaches must hold a student and parent pre-season meeting to communicate their educational philosophy regarding athletics, academics, character, ethics and sportsmanship. At this meeting the coach should clearly define the expectation that coaches have for student and parent behavior and the repercussion of not meeting those expectations.
Emphasize to the student-athlete and their parents that the first priority of the student-athletes is a serious commitment to getting the best education possible and developing the academic skills and character to succeed. Success in the classroom should be the first priority of any student-athlete.
Ensure that pressure to win is not placed above education, character development, academic, social, emotional, physical and ethical well-being of the student-athlete.
Whether paid or voluntary, gain the skills to be a competent coach. These minimum competencies must include basic knowledge of 1) the character-building aspects of sports, including techniques and methods of teaching and reinforcing the core values comprising sportsmanship and good character; 2) the physical capacities and limitations of the age group coached, as well as first aid; and 3) coaching principles related to educational philosophy, adolescent psychology, nutrition, risk management, and the rules and strategies of the sport.
Model respectful behavior and demand that their athletes refrain from disrespectful conduct, including verbal abuse of opponents and officials, bullying and/or hazing, profane and belligerent trash-talking, taunting and inappropriate celebrations.
Safeguard the integrity of their programs by continually monitoring to ensure that no undue interference or influence of commercial interest or inappropriate exploitation of the school name or reputation. This should include avoiding undue financial dependency on particular companies or sponsors.
Always remember that the profession of coaching is a profession of teaching. In addition to teaching the mental and physical dimensions of their sport, coaches shall through words and example, strive to build character of their student-athletes by teaching them to be trustworthy, respectful, responsible, fair, caring and good citizens.
Urge and play a leadership role in planning and implementing pre-season meetings with parents, players, your athletic director, and when possible, the administration wherein the values and expectations of the district and the school principal are spelled out as they relate to athletics, its' place in education, the character building potential of athletics and the conduct and behavior of all involved in athletics.
OrlandHighSchool- Northern Section -CIF
“Victory with Honor”
Code of Conduct for Interscholastic Coaches
Preface
We, in the California Interscholastic Federation/ Northern Section, believe that high school athletic competition should be fun but that it must also be a significant part of a sound educational program. We believe that those who coach student-athletes are, first and foremost, teachers who have a duty to assure that their sports programs promote important life skills and the development of good character. We believe that the essential elements of character-building are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core ethical values: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and good citizenship (the "Six Pillars of Character"). We believe, further, that the highest potential of sports is achieved when teacher-coaches consciously Teach, Enforce, Advocate and Model (T.E.A.M.) these values and are committed to the ideal of pursuing victory with honor. Finally, we believe that sincere and good-faith efforts to honor the words and spirit of this Code will improve the quality of our programs and the well being of our student-athletes. This Code of Conduct applies to all full-time and part-time coaches involved in interscholastic sports.
I understand that in my position as a coach, I must act in accord with the following code:
TRUSTWORTHINESS
1. Trustworthiness — I will be worthy of trust in all I do and teach student-athletes the importance of integrity, honesty, reliability and loyalty.
Integrity — I will model high ideals of ethics and sportsmanship and always pursue victory with honor; teach, advocate and model the importance of honor and good character by doing the right thing even when it’s unpopular or personally costly.
Honesty— I won’t lie, cheat, steal or engage in or permit dishonest or unsportsmanlike conduct.
Reliability — I will fulfill commitments; I will do what I say I will do; be on time.
Loyalty —I will be loyal to my school and team; put the team above personal glory.
2. Primacy of Educational Goals —I will be faithful to the educational and character-development missions of the school and assure that these objectives are not compromised to achieve sports performance goals; always place the academic, emotional, physical and moral well being of athletes above desires and pressures to win.
3. Counseling — I will be candid with student-athletes and their parents about the likelihood of getting an athletic scholarship or playing on a professional level. I will counsel them about the requirement of many colleges preventing recruitment of student-athletes that do not have a serious commitment to their education, the ability to succeed academically or the character to represent their institution honorably.
4. College Recruiters —I will be honest and candid with college recruiters about the character and academic abilities and interest of student-athletes.
RESPECT
5. Respect — I will treat all people with respect all the time and require the same of student-athletes
6. Class — I will be a good sport, teach and model class, be gracious in victory and accept defeat with dignity; encourage student-athletes to give fallen opponents a hand, compliment extraordinary performance, and show sincere respect in pre- and post-game rituals.
7. Taunting — I won’t engage in or allow trash-talking, taunting, boastful celebrations, or other actions that demean individuals or the sport.
8. Respect Officials — I will treat contest officials with respect; don’t complain about or argue with official calls or decisions during or after an athletic event.
9. Respect Parents — I will treat the parents of student-athletes with respect; be clear about my expectations, goals and policies and maintain open lines of communication.
10. Profanity— I won’t engage in or permit profanity or obscene gestures during practices, sporting events, on team buses or any other situation where the behavior could reflect badly on the school or the sports program.
11. Positive Coaching — I will use positive coaching methods to make the experience enjoyable, increase self-esteem and foster a love and appreciation for the sport. Refrain from physical or psychological intimidation, verbal abuse, and conduct that is demeaning to student-athletes or others.
12. Effort and Teamwork — I will encourage student-athletes to pursue victory with honor, to think and play as a team, to do their best and continually improve through personal effort and discipline. Discourage selfishness and put less emphasis on the final outcome of the contest, than upon effort, improvement, teamwork, and winning with character.
13. Professional Relationships — I will maintain appropriate, professional relationships with student athletes and respect proper teacher-student boundaries. Sexual or romantic contact with students is strictly forbidden as is verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed to or in view of student-athletes
RESPONSIBILITY
14. Life Skills — I will always strive to enhance the physical, mental, social and moral development of student-athletes and teach them positive life skills that will help them become well-rounded, successful and socially responsible.
15. Advocate Education — I will advocate the importance of education beyond basic athletic eligibility standards and work with faculty and parents to help student-athletes set and achieve the highest academic goals possible for them.
16. Advocate Honor —I will prominently discuss the importance of character, ethics and sportsmanship in materials about the athletic program and vigorously advocate the concept of pursuing victory with honor in all communications.
17. Good Character —I willfoster the development of good character by teaching, enforcing, advocating and modeling (T.E.A.M.) high standards of ethics and sportsmanship and the six pillars of character.
18. Role-Modeling — I will be a worthy role-model, always be mindful of the high visibility and great influence you have as a teacher-coach and consistently conduct myself in private and coaching situations in a manner that exemplifies all I want my athletes to be.
19. Personal Conduct — I will refrain from profanity, disrespectful conduct, and the use of alcohol or tobacco in front of student-athletes or other situations where my conduct could undermine my positive impact as a role model.
20. Competence— I will strive to improve coaching competence and acquire increasing proficiency in coaching principles and current strategies, character-building techniques, and first-aid and safety.
21. Knowledge of Rules —I willmaintain a thorough knowledge of current game and competition rules and assure that my student-athletes know and understand the rules.
22.Positive Environment — strive to provide a challenging, safe, enjoyable, and successful experiences for the athletes by maintaining a sports environment that is physically and emotionally safe.
23.Safety and Health — be informed about first aid principles and the physical capacities and limitations of the age-group coached.
24. Unhealthy Substances — educate student-athletes about the dangers and prohibit the use of unhealthy and illegal substances including alcohol, tobacco and recreational or performance-enhancing drugs.
25. Eating Disorders — counsel students about the dangers of and be vigilant for signs of eating disorders or unhealthy techniques to gain, lose or maintain weight.
26. Physician’s Advice —I will seek and follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured student-athlete is ready to play.
27. Privilege to Compete —I will assure that student-athletes understand that participation in interscholastic sports programs is a privilege, not a right and that they are expected to represent their school, team and teammates with honor, on and off the field. Require student-athletes to consistently exhibit good character and conduct themselves as positive role models.
28. Self-Control —I will control my ego and emotions; avoid displays of anger and frustration; I won’t retaliate.
29. Integrity of the Game — I will protect the integrity of the game; won’t gamble. I will play according to the rules.
30. Enforcing Rule — I will enforce this Code of Conduct consistently in all sports–related activities and venues even when the consequences are high.
31. Protect Athletes — I will put the well being of student-athletes above other considerations and take appropriate steps to protect them from inappropriate conduct.
32. Access —I will help make my sport accessible to all diverse communities.
33. Improper Commercialism —I will be sensitive to and avoid unwholesome commercialism including inappropriate exploitation of my name or the name of the school and undue financial dependence on corporate entities. Make sure any affiliation or association with a corporate entity is approved by school and district officials.
FAIRNESS
34. Fair and Open— I will be fair in competitive situations, selecting a team, disciplinary issues and all other matters; and be open-minded and willing to listen and learn.
CARING
35. Safe Competition— I will put safety and health considerations above the desire to win; never permit student-athletes to intentionally injure any player or engage in reckless behavior that might cause injury to themselves or others.
36. Caring Environment— I will consistently demonstrate concern for student-athletes as individuals and encourage them to look out for one another and think and act as a team.
CITIZENSHIP
37. Honor the Spirit of Rules — I will observe and require student-athletes to observe the spirit and the letter of all rules including the rules of the game and those relating to eligibility, recruitment, transfers, practices and other provisions regulating interscholastic competition.
38. Improper Gamesmanship —I will promote sportsmanship over gamesmanship; I won’t cheat. I will resist temptations to gain competitive advantage through strategies or techniques (such as devious rule violations, alteration of equipment or the field of play or tactics designed primarily to induce injury or fear of injury) that violate the rules, disrespect the highest traditions of the sport or change the nature of competition by practices that negate or diminish the impact of the core athletic skills that define the sport.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ORLAND HIGH SCHOOL COACHES
OrlandHigh School is dedicated to providing students an enriched athletic program, which meets the needs of every individual. The success of the athletic program depends in part upon each staff member assuming certain responsibilities and carrying out these duties to the best of his or her ability. The coach must be familiar with all activities, policies and procedures for which they and other members of the athletic staff are directly responsible.Coaches of one sport may not make unfair demands on athletes who are involved in another sports, i.e., weight training, team meetings, off season practice, etc; all coaches will support the sports that are in season and respect the sports that are off season. With that being said, coaches will work together, communicate and consult the Athletic Director when there are overlaps in seasons, calendar conflicts, or other issues related to athletes in more than one sport.
ADMINISTRATION AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR COMMUNICATION/APPROVAL
- The Athletic Director and administrators should always be the “first to know” and not the last, when it comes to important athletic events or situations that happen during games or practice.
- Coaches are to seek counsel and/or approval from the athletic director and/or administration prior to making a questionable decision or moving forward with an important athletic related idea. In the end, the administration is responsible for the actions of all employees and students and should not be left out of important programmatic decisions.
- All coaches must get prior approval from the athletic director and administration for all fundraisers, events other than practice or games, overnight trips, field trips and special events. Any out of state or overnight events require school board approval no later than the prior month’s school board meeting (this requires advanced planning). The A.D. will consult site or district administrators for further approvals.
THE HEAD COACH
The head coach for any sport has extra and special job duties. The head coach is the leader of their particular team and entire sport. They are responsible for the following duties. These include but are not limited to: