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» <br />*1 ’ <br />NYSCA's position on winning <br />When it comes to youth sports, winning is an important <br />component of the whole process. Both players and teams are <br />obligated to play to win since that is the essence of <br />competition. <br />The problem with winning is when it starts to <br />compromise more important ideals. When winning becomes <br />the only objective, alt of the other values of youth sports <br />participation are lost. <br />YOUTH SPORTS JOURNAL <br />Future issues of ilie YOimi .SPORTS JOURNAL will <br />pnnidc a wide variety of inldrmative and iisetiil <br />mfomiation for eoaelies to use to enhanee their teaehin^; <br />nietluKls, improve their players ’ skill development and <br />ensure that everjone has a fun and rewarding season. <br />Speeially designed drills and innovative sport speeifie <br />praetiee teehniques aa* just some of the things you II In- <br />seeing in each edition of tlie YOUm SPORTS JOl^RNAL. <br />It will als4) featua* entertaining aaieles that w ill help keep <br />you aba*ast of the latest happenings in the ever<hanging <br />world of \ouih s|X)ris;nie YOUni SPORTS JOURN.VL - <br />it’s u a*souae vou won ’t want to lx- without. <br />$1»000»000 S«n»r«l Liability Covaraga <br />The tiSFAG ln.surancc ('^impany (policy number l)RFA23*t)l325«)H-9) <br />prmHdcs general liability coverage to NAYS coaches and officials, as <br />described in the poIkT and subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, <br />but only while acaing in the c'apacity as a coach or ofTicial during youth <br />spor ts activities. In order for cowrage to apply, the coach or officiai mast be <br />ccrtlfled in die sport in question. Furthermore, this coverage Is excess over <br />other insurance.Thc above Ls a brief summary only and is not meant to lx a <br />c-omplcte explanation of all the provisions of the polic>' or the speciHc <br />benefits. Please refer to the polio ’ for full detaib of the coverages, conditions, <br />limitations and exclusions. No coverage is extended and no aprusenutions <br />are made except by the policy. <br />National Alliance Frx Youth Sports <br />Open communication tiio key to <br />positive coach-parent reiationships <br />Open communication is the key when it comes to <br />successfully dealing with parents. <br />lliat’s why It’s helpful to conduct a presea.son meeting <br />where you can intnKluce yourself, put to ea.se parental fears, <br />discuss the goals of the program, and explain what is <br />expected of tlie parents. <br />Some of the things a coach shouldfocus on during ihls <br />meeting are: <br />•introduce tlie assistant coaclies <br />•explain tliat your coaching philo.sophy revolves around <br />equal playing time for ever}' child <br />•stress that helping the kills learn and develop skills while <br />Itaving fun is far more intportanl titan how many games <br />the team wins <br />•go over tlie game and practice scitedule <br />•discuss equipment needs becau.se often the parent will <br />look to the coach as the expert in this area <br />•c*xplain that you liavc an open door policy and an}’timc <br />during the .sea.son if a parent lia:; a question or concern <br />you'll he happy to discuss it with tliem <br />rvK <br />\ <br />Coaches' <br />NYSpA Code Of Ethics <br />Asm <br />I hereby Pledge to live up to my certification as <br />an NYSCA Coach by following the NYSCA <br />Coaches' Code of Ethics. <br />•I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my <br />players ahead of a personal desire to win. <br />•I will treat each player as an individuak remembering the <br />large range of emotional and physical development for <br />the same age group. <br />•I will do my best to provide a safe playing situation for my <br />players. <br />•I will promise to review and practice the basic first aid <br />principles needed to treat injuries of my players. <br />•I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and <br />challenging for all my players. <br />•I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and <br />sportsmanship to all my players. <br />•I will provide a sports environment for my team that is free <br />of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and I will refrain from their <br />use at all youth sports events. <br />•I will be knowledgeable in the rules of each sport that I <br />coach, and I will teach these rules to my players. <br />I will use those coaching techniques appropriate for each <br />of the skills that I teach. <br />•I will remember that 1 an a youth sports coach, and that <br />the game Is for children and not adults. <br />Coach Signature Date <br />\ <br />A