Legal Duties in Sports Coaching
Coaches have legal duties to ensure safety. These include:
- plan activities
- provide instruction
- provide equipment
- match athletes
- check injuries
- supervise closely
- warn risks
- provide care
Responsibilities of a Coach
Good coaches positively motivate. Main duties are:
- plan
- teach
- assess
- adapt
This provides quality practices and prepares for contests. Key tasks are coaching games and practices.
Title IX and Coaching
Coaches should guide appropriately for qualifications. Title IX prohibits gender discrimination in school athletics. It does not ensure equal coach pay.
Top Attributes of a Coach
Top attributes are:
- motivate individuals and teams
- improve performance
- develop skills
- conduct practices
- prepare for contests