Coaches

People become coaches for many reasons: because they have a child in sport, because they were an athlete themselves, or because they want an opportunity to help in their community. Some coaches step forward, some are asked to help. No matter what is the reasons, all coaches have the same roles. They will be teachers, leaders, organizers and sometimes will even act as counsellors.

KYBA would like to say a big "THANK YOU" to all of our coaches for agreeing to coach a group of athletes who need a coach to enjoy everything that sport has to offer: fun, competition, friendship, and personal growth.

Thank You for taking the time from their personal schedule to devote to the development of young people who will benefit from their presence, and their planning, teaching, and their personal involvement in making sport a fun place to be. Your effort is greatly appreciated!

Coaching stuff for all teams in the KYBA are expected to provide leadership and to maintain regiuired discipline of members of their team. Their goals are

  • to provide examples of good sportmanship and fair play,
  • to provide all players with the opportunity to improve their skills,
  • to emphasize the importance of teamwork,
  • to provide for the enojoyment of the game,
  • to teach respect for the rules and the role of officials,
  • to ensure that all players conduct themselves in an acceptable manner in all team activities.

In addition, coaches ensure proper adult supervision of their players during all games, practices, and all other activities associated with their team. It is expected that there will be a minimum of two adults present at all team activites.

Coaches and Instructors shall:

  • be responsible for all on-court activities during games and practices,
  • be solely responsible for the fair rotation of playing time for players,
  • maintain liaison with convenors,
  • be responsible for matters of team and player conduct and discipline,
  • make recommendations to the discipline committee or the Executive regarding on matters of discipline involving the suspension of membership privileges,
  • "dress" all KYBA members in good standing who are members of his/her team and who are ready, willing and able to play,
  • have sole authority deciding whether an injured player should play, and
  • be responsible to attempt to maintain proper game behavior by friends and relatives of his/her players.

Coaches Behavioral Guidelines

Definition
A coach must be a leader. A coach must encourage and motivate athletes to achieve maximum potential in preparation for athletic activity. Act as a resource person, exercise leadership skills, and assist in developing athletes to their full personal, athletic and academic potential. Teach and practice co-operation and self-discipline.

Goal Statement
Anyone coaching n Basketball Ontario sanctioned events will be expected to adhere to the of Basketball Ontario’s Code of Behavior.

Actions:

  • Always model mature behavior consistent with that of Basketball Ontario’s Code of Behavior.
  • Be a leader, a positive influence and role model.
  • Reward effort, fair play and commitment.
  • Recognize and respect the difference in your team players.
  • Demonstrate respect for all individuals involved in the game.
  • Always consider the athlete’s physical and emotional well being.
  • Communicate in a positive and rational manner.
  • Respect and coach within the spirit of the game.
  • Always attempt to contribute to the betterment of the game.