NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics and Leadership Standards
Explore the fundamental principles and ethical standards outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, emphasizing the coach's role in fostering sportsmanship, upholding integrity, and prioritizing the well-being of student-athletes within interscholastic programs.
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Philosophy Objectives-NFHS 1- Major objectives (the things you value and want to achieve). 2- Your beliefs or principles that help you achieve your objectives. Philosophy Philosophy - - Part 3 Leadership Leadership and and Ethics Design Ethics Design Part 3 Ethical Dilemmas Learning Activity & Reflection Ethics 101 Portfolio Application
NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each student should be treated with the utmost respect, and his or her welfare should be considered in decisions by the coach at all times. www.nfhs.org
NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with students, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse. The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players.
NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program. The coach shall master the contest rules and shall teach them to his or her team members. The coach shall not seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules.
NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics The coach shall exert his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and by working closely with cheerleaders, pep club sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators. The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall not indulge in conduct which would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical.
NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics The coach should meet and exchange cordial greetings with the opposing coach to set the correct tone for the event before and after the contest. The coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student special consideration. The coach shall not scout opponents by any means other than those adopted by the league and/or state high school athletic association.
Ethics Model Ethics Model PSU Style PSU Style NEW 2016 Penn State University Ethics NEW 2016 Penn State Values http://universityethics.psu.edu/values-culture Steps to making Ethical Decisions (PSU style) https://universityethics.psu.edu/sites/universityethics/files/135437_b_pennstatevalues_decisionmakingflyer_and_questions.pdf
Ethical Dilemmas Ethical Dilemmas you make the call workshop you make the call workshop Defined here as a situation in which a person is faced with a difficult choice in which no clear-cut answer or action exists. Read ethical dilemma decide on how you would handle and explain what why how Possible ways to be proactive as HC TEST your Leadership & Ethics Philosophy
Ethical Dilemma #1 Ethical Dilemma #1 Defined as: Defined as: a situation in which a person is faced with a difficult choice in which no clear- cut answer or action exists. ( (Sabock Sabock, p.9 , p.9) ) *HFC @ D3 College (Opponent #4 in nation blocked punt reversed) Your team has just lost a close game. The officiating of the game was beyond horrible so bad, in fact, that you think bad officiating was the reason for the loss. You are interviewed by the media about the match (e.g. Coach, why do you think your team lost? ). Q1 - What do you say? Q2 - How do you address the loss to your team?
Ethical Dilemma #2 Ethical Dilemma #2 *Offensive Coordinator @ D3 College (NCAA Play off team) Your starting quarterback comes to practice with a broken nose. After some private discussion with the quarterback, he confides that his girlfriend broke his nose in an argument. Q1 - How do you respond? Q2 - What do you do about it?
Ethical Dilemma #3 Ethical Dilemma #3 *High School & College Level Coach (both) Key Point - what they (player) hears and what you say (coach) A parent calls you and wants their son to have more playing time + involvement. The parent talks with other parents and they send a petition to the AD to have you reprimanded and/or fired. Q1 - How do you respond to the parent? Q2 - How do you respond to the player? Q3 - How do handle with AD?
Ethics 101 Ethics 101 3 STEP TEST #1 SAFETY #2 LEGAL DUTIES #3 YOUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSOPHY AS HC *HC LEGAL DUTY Your standard of practice meets standard of care
Design of Leadership Design of Leadership and Ethics and Ethics by Paul Hefty by Paul Hefty House of Leadership & Ethics 5 E s of Leadership RESPECT (forgiveness) - Empower - Engage - Everyone TRUST (Fun) - Evolves - Excellence Build a House of Ethics - Honesty HONESTY (Fairness) - Trust - Respect *Creates Positive Team Culture
