Diocese of Pittsburgh Boys Basketball

A Good Coach

• Understands the rules and instructs his/her players regarding same
• Controls his/her emotions
• Knows when and who to substitute.
• Speaks in a manner and tone appropriate for his or her position
• Realizes players never purposely make mistakes and never ridicules
• Concentrates on coaching and lets the officials call the game
• Is fair and does not show favoritism
• Sets realistic practice and game schedules
• Never permits an ill or injured player to practice or play
• Insists that a team practice with the same enthusiasm and skill as demonstrated during a scheduled game
• Uses ALL players in practice and in games
• Never deliberately humiliates an opponent by pushing up the score
• Insists that players accept victory with modesty and defeat without alibi
• Does not review a game immediately after the final whistle when emotions are high but saves detailed comments for the next practice
• Realizes a team's reputation is built not only on its playing ability, but also on its sportsmanship, courtesy and manner

Updated 1-25-2022