Coaching Information 

• Is student-centered – he/she realizes the activity is about the kids, not the coach
• Puts students-athletes first and is sensitive to their needs
• Establishes trust and fosters relationships with student-athletes and others
• Cares about the people with whom he/she works
• Appreciates the privilege of coaching HSD student-athletes

• Demonstrates the ability to motivate and lead student-athletes in a professional, committed manner
• Is a positive role model for students, staff, and within the community, on and off the field
• Leads by example – he/she teaches, leads, and models qualities expected of student-athletes, such as work ethic, appropriate language, sportsmanship, follow-through, and accountability
• Demonstrates the ability to analyze the strengths, weaknesses, and needs of student-athletes and the program, and is able to adapt his/her approach on and off the field to compete effectively and reflect the values of the district
• Demonstrates the ability and desire to communicate openly with all program stakeholders
• Demonstrates the ability and willingness to collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to the benefit of the entire athletic program and school

• Conducts him/herself with honesty and integrity in word and deed
• Is genuine in his/her dealings with student-athletes and others
• Performs duties in a fair and ethical fashion
• Demonstrates respect for student-athletes, parents, officials, opponents, peers, school, and community

• Demonstrates knowledge of sport-specific fundamentals, techniques, strategy, rules, and personnel management
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmentally appropriate conditioning and training principles
• Demonstrates knowledge of efficient, effective ways to organize and manage program logistics
• Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent development and how best to instruct teenage student-athletes to promote development of proficiency in the sport and success in life