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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