- 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
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