Coaching Principles & Ethics Flashcards
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A coach discovers that an athlete has been taking a banned supplement without the coach's knowledge. What is the most ethically appropriate first step?
Answer: Privately discuss the situation with the athlete and educate them on the risks and rules
The ethical approach is to first have a private, educational conversation with the athlete about the dangers and rule violations before escalating.
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'athlete-centered coaching'?
Answer: Prioritizing the long-term development, wellbeing, and autonomy of athletes over wins
Athlete-centered coaching prioritizes the holistic development and wellbeing of the athlete above short-term performance outcomes.
A rival coach approaches you before a championship game and offers to share confidential scouting information about a mutual opponent. What should you do?
Answer: Decline, as using improperly obtained confidential information is unethical
Accepting improperly shared confidential scouting information violates fair play principles and coaching ethics regardless of legality.
When is it appropriate for an interscholastic coach to form a personal social media connection (e.g., friend/follow) with a current athlete?
Answer: Generally never, to maintain professional boundaries and protect both parties
Best practice dictates coaches avoid personal social media connections with current athletes to maintain professional boundaries and prevent boundary violations.
A coach wants to motivate athletes through fear of punishment and public humiliation. This approach most directly conflicts with which ethical principle?
Answer: Athlete dignity and respect
Using fear and humiliation violates the ethical principle of treating all athletes with dignity and respect.
Which scenario best illustrates a conflict of interest for an interscholastic coach?
Answer: Selecting their own child for the starting lineup based solely on personal preference, not merit
Selecting one's own child for preferential treatment based on personal bias rather than merit is a classic conflict of interest.
The NFHS Code of Ethics requires coaches to prioritize which of the following above all else?
Answer: The physical and emotional wellbeing of student-athletes
The NFHS Code of Ethics places the physical and emotional wellbeing of student-athletes as the highest priority for coaches.