Coaches - What to do now
As a coach you’re responsible for providing an environment that is free of verbal abuse. This means:
- modelling appropriate behaviour at all times
- treating players, officials and other coaches with dignity and respect
- addressing instances of verbal abuse when they occur.
- review your behaviour and coaching style (e.g., value participation and competition)
- refer to facts sheets on managing children’s behaviour and motivating young people
- learn new strategies and coaching techniques to make your training sessions more interesting
- talk to the club’s administrator about providing you with support (e.g., an assistant coach or team manager)
- consider other ways to contribute to the club – it’s not for everyone and there are other valuable roles you can play.
- If you’ve abused an individual/team apologise for your outburst at the first suitable opportunity.
- Be open to feedback and suggestions about your coaching decisions or coaching style.
- If a formal complaint is made against you:
- co-operate in any inquiry into the incident
- tell your side of the story
- expect to be treated fairly and given support.
- If the matter is serious you may be given other duties while an investigation is underway and/or as part of disciplinary action.
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