CODE OF CONDUCT
All Orangeville Hawks basketball coaches must display the utmost ethical and moral qualities at the same time being a powerful role model, mentor and a teacher to each and every athlete he/she coaches.
In addition to the responsibilities of the OBA Code of Conduct, Coaches have added accountability. The coach-athlete relationship is a privileged one and plays a critical role in the personal, sport, and athletic development of the athlete and must not abuse this relationship. Coaches of Ontario Basketball will:
• Be a Leader, a positive influence and a role model.
• Meet all requirements set out by OBA in order to be a certified coach.
• Reward effort, Fair Play and commitment.
• Recognize and respect the differences in your athletes.
• Demonstrate respect for all individuals involved in the game.
• Always consider the physical and emotional well being of the athletes.
• Communicate in a positive and rational manner, and use inoffensive language.
• Respect and coach within the spirit of the game.
• Always attempt to contribute to the betterment of the game of basketball.
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