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OBJECTIVES OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM

 * To provide students with the opportunity to develop advanced and specialized athletic skills; to achieve a high level of fitness; and to increase their knowledge of game strategies, tactics, and rules.
 * To promote sportsmanship, stability, and meaningful social concepts through participation in athletics.
 * To help students learn to respect and value necessary and responsible authority.
 * To help students learn to accept criticism in the context in which it is given and use it as a tool for self-improvement.
 * To help students acquire an increased measure of self-discipline, as well as understanding its value in pursuit of certain clearly defines goals.
 * To field teams which are skilled, dedicated, disciplined, and motivated.
 * To develop a working atmosphere in which relationships between coach and athlete, and having pride in representing the school can be enhanced.
 * To always try to provide qualified coaches for all athletic activities.
 * To provide adequate equipment and facilities.
 * To provide a diverse program for AISC students.

GUIDELINES FOR COACHES

 * Coaches should first of all consider themselves teachers. Their main objective is to build healthy boys and girls, and the development of the skills of their sport. Winning is secondary. Unless the coach makes a worthwhile contribution to the total education process he or she is not fulfilling their obligation.
 * By both action and words coaches should encourage and educate their athletes.
 * Scheduling: Please note that there are AP/IB labs for various HS subjects on several days of the week. Thursdays are designated staff meeting days and practices are not to be held on these days. If a game cannot be scheduled on any other day coaches are excused from their respective meetings but must inform their appropriate department head or principal if this occurs.
 * Coaches are directly responsible for upholding the rules and guidelines/policies of the Athletic Department. Information regarding the Athletic Code of Conduct, traveling rules, curfew hours, etc. must be made clear to the students from the very beginning.
 * Coaches are responsible for publishing a practice schedule and establishing a clear line of communication with their players.
 * Coaches are charged with the responsibility for all facets of team supervision, preparation for and during interscholastic competition, and any administration work required by the Athletic Director.
 * Coaches are responsible for solid team discipline and healthy team work among team members.
 * Coaches should exercise concern over players’ academic progress and other areas which might affect performance or eligibility.
 * Coaches should set the example for their team in regard to respect for authority. Decisions by officials should be accepted without any display by word or act, even if the coach disagrees with the decision. They should, by all means, get an explanation / clarification but their conduct should not in anyway bring disgrace to them, the team or the school.
 * Coaches should respect the rights and feelings of opposing coaches and at all times be courteous. At the same time they must expect the same of their team in regard to their opponents.
 * Coaches should instill in athletes the attitude that they must be good citizens on and off the field (before, during and after the game) and while traveling.
 * Coaches should refrain from the use of profanity or any derogatory remarks and see that their team also avoids their use.
 * Coaches should accept as part of their responsibilities the counseling of the athletes and if necessary discuss situations with the Athletic Director and or the School Counselor.
 * While chaperoning overnight trips, coaches must be prepared 24 hours a day to handle any situation which may arise concerning the welfare of the team or its individual members. Any activity which may take place during periods of time when a coach is not directly supervising the team must not in any way prevent the coach from reacting in a fully competent and professional manner regarding any team or individual situation which may arise. Coaches are expected to communicate with the AD as soon as possible on trips if problems or concerns occur.
 * Coaches are responsible for the proper care of all equipment used during practices and games and its return at the end of the season including uniforms.

I, __, fully understand and accept the above mentioned guidelines in representing AISC as a coach for the 2011/2012 school year.