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coaches. Whether being confronted by a misguided,
challenging parent or faced with a new, difficult
experience, is available to help your staff when
they needed it is critically important. The retention
of coaches is largely dependent upon expressing
appreciation for their efforts, and this can often be
accomplished through simple expressions and efforts
on your part. Did this happen on your watch?
* Championed the education-based concept and used
it as the foundation of your program. Years after
their competitive days are finished, athletes won't
remember the scores of individual games and may not
even remember their seasonal record, but they will
remember the funny incidents, the life-long lessons
learned, and the relationships that were formed. The
number one reason that young
people participate in athletics is
to enjoy the experience with their
friends and coaches. Is this the
culture that you created?
* Offered a wide range of sports
and levels of teams. This would
include constantly trying to add
new and additional offerings
based on student interest. By
doing this, you are providing the
opportunity for as many students
as possible to experience the
immense benefits of educationbased
athletics.
In addition, were all of your teams
filled? Even though the selection
process in which there are some
candidates for teams that cannot
be kept, this is a backhanded
compliment. It is also an indicator
that young people want to be part
of your program and they view
membership in a team to be
extremely valuable.
* Earned a reputation for good
sportsmanship by your teams
and program. As the athletic
administrator, it is your
responsibility to set the standards,
ensure that the expectations
are upheld and maintained, and
correct and handle any actions or
incidents that are inappropriate.
In addition, you also should
educate, encourage, monitor, and
help everyone to exhibit proper
decorum. How will your teams
and program be remembered? It
is a reflection upon you, and the
coaches, athletes and fans.
* Embraced and complied with Title
IX as an important, foundational
element of your program. Not only did you work to
comply, but did you continually strive to educate all
constituents about what was involved, provide the best
equipment and facilities possible, and do everything
that you could to promote equal opportunities?
Beyond your efforts with compliance with this
landmark legislation, which is now 50 years old, it is
also the right thing to do. Did the female students in
your school benefit from your work on their behalf?
* Initiated and provided educational meetings and
materials covering issues such as preventing hazing,
bullying, and cyberbullying. Also, sessions and
efforts were conducted to help with mental health,
the responsible use of social media, and the value of
involvement in social equity issues.
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