Ethical
Principle |
Questions
for Coaches
Rating 1-5 |
(1 low/
5 high) |
| INTEGRITY IN RELATIONSHIPS
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I expect for my athletes what I expect from myself
in terms of effort and conscientiousness for ethical
responsibilities. |
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I am true to my word: I mean what I say and I
say what I mean so that my athletes are clear about
our goals. |
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I am true to my personal values in my public role
as a coach, and I stand up for what I believe is
right. |
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I not only try my best to avoid what is wrong
and do no harm, I also try my best to do what is
right. |
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I extend to others the same respect I would wish
for from them. |
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| RESPECT FOR ATHLETES
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I am clear upfront with athletes (and
parents) about my ethical principles and goals.
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I take the time to learn where my athletes are
on their ethical development. |
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I set clear parameters for practices and competition
relating to ethical conduct. |
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I allow my athletes to participate in ethical
decision-making by sharing issues, context, or rationale
for decisions. |
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I extend the courtesies to my athletes that show
consideration for their rights and dignity. |
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| COACHING RESPONSIBLY
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I invest time and energy to stay current with
new developments in technical proficiency. |
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I invest time and energy to develop more competence
and confidence for the ethical issues affecting
my sport. |
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I create a practice and competition environment
in which my athletes can trust that their best interests
are being served. |
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I teach my athletes to respect the rules and strive
to not only win, but win the right way. |
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I use the lessons and power of sport to instill
in my athletes commitments to dignity and responsibility
as well as success. |
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| HONOURING THE SPORT |
I use examples about what is best in the sport
to motivate athletes and grow in them respect for
the game. |
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I use practices to focus on ideals and responsibilities
as well as skills and technical proficiency. |
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I celebrate my athletes’ achievements that
represent the best values as well as the best sporting
efforts. |
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I engage officials, other coaches, and stakeholders
in conversations about the ethical risks or threats
to the sport. |
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I take seriously the public trust I am to discharge
as a coach, and try to earn that trust in all my
words and deeds. |
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Add up the score. You have a starting
point. Look to the 4 or 5 ratings – these are
your strengths to leverage. Anything 3 or under needs
some attention. Based on the scores, prepare a “To
Do List” for building momentum on these four ethical
principles.
