COACHES
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coach is responsible for the development of player’s skills as well as promoting positive attitudes to physical activity and sport in general.
DUTIES
- Hold appropriate qualifications as stipulated by the league/region/state.
- Encourage players and team support officials to abide by the rules at all times.
- Encourage players and team support officials to support and respect the League Code of Conduct.
- Encourage players to become involved in rugby league as a safe, healthy and enjoyable activity.
- Have a sound understanding of modern coaching and teaching principles.
- Maintain or improve your current accreditation level.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the laws of the game.
- Have good motivational and communication skills.
- Encourage players to develop a proper attitude to competitiveness.
- Ensure that the coaching reflects the level of the competition being played.
- Test, evaluate and refine each player’s individual skills.
- Foster club spirit amongst all players and encourage them to participate in a sporting manner.
- Liaise with the club’s Coaching Co-ordinator as and when required.
- Support the coaching initiatives of the club and league/region/state.
- Be able to evaluate player performance and provide positive coaching advice.
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