Coaching Eligibility
Fingerprinting and Virtus Training Is Mandatory
All Coaches must be fingerprinted and have completed the Virtus: Protect God’s Children program in accordance with the rules and guidelines established by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, and supplemented by St. Charles Parish. Failure to complete this process will result in the coaches not being allowed to participate in any practice or game until such time as they complete the required tasks listed above.
The Coach is the single most important component of a successful athletic program. They are the “teachers” (and fellow parents and friends) who must portray the beliefs and ideals of the PPSL and St. Charles School. Coaches must provide a motivational learning environment where positive reinforcement is the primary goal. As such, Coaches are to be given the same level of respect as given to the School Principal and Staff by students and parents alike.
All coaching candidates will be reviewed by the Sports Commissioner and Athletic Director. Final approval is required from the School Administration. Every coach (Head and Assistant) must have a completed background check (including fingerprinting) and a completed Virtus certificate on file with St. Charles Parish. By agreeing to become a St. Charles coach, the individual agrees to attend any and all seminars or classes required by the Archdiocese or by St. Charles School.
The Sports Commissioner, Athletic Director, School Principal and St. Charles Pastor must approve any coach who applies to the St. Charles Athletics Program who is not a current parent at the school. Non-parent coaches are required to complete the same fingerprinting and Virtus requirements. The program encourages participation from non-parent coaches.
Coaches’ Code of Conduct
- I will emphasize the program ideals of sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and fair play.
- I will remember that the sport in question is only a game.
- I will show courtesy to visiting teams and officials thus being a role model for my team.
- I will not criticize or otherwise undermine the official's authority.
- I will refrain from using profane language at any time.
- I will not indulge in criticism of athletes, parents, or the program in the presence of my team.
- I will encourage participation and assist in the development and improvement of every child.
- I will loudly speak praise and quietly speak criticism toward all athletes.
- I will follow all of the rules and procedures set forth by the PPSL and the St. Charles Athletics Program.
- I will inform all parents from my team of my goals, schedules of games and practices, my discipline policy, and any other information that I deem helpful to the success of the team.
- I will stress the importance of having fun while learning.
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