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LONDON SCHOOL OF BASKETBALL

HOOPSTARS

CODE OF CONDUCT

HOOPSTARS

CODE OF CONDUCT

 

HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PLAYERS

  •  Arrive for sessions and any associated matches in good time to prepare thoroughly
  • Turn up with appropriate kit for the coaching session, ready to work and with a positive attitude
  • Listen to the coaches and your teammates
  • Always warm up and cool down properly
  • Play for fun and enjoyment – not just to please your parents and/or coach
  • Learn and play by the rules
  • Do not argue with officials and/or the coach – use your energies for playing better
  • Recognise and applaud all good play whenever possible (encourage your teammates!)
  • Be a good sport – win with modesty, lose with dignity
  • Respect other people – treat them as you would wish to be treated
  • Do not use bad language or threatening/aggressive behaviour (this will not be tolerated at any Hoopstars session)
  • Co-operate with coach, team-mates and opponents
  • Think about what you’ve learnt each session and how you can continue to improve your skills outside of the coaching sessions
  • Inform the coach of any injury as soon as possible
  • Inform the coach if you need to leave the site early
  • Thank officials and opponents after competition

 

If you need to speak to someone in confidence, please speak to your Head Coach or your parent/carer

 

HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR PARENTS 

  • Remember that children play for their fun, not yours
  • Encourage children to play, do not force them
  • Praise your child’s efforts whether they win or lose
  • Applaud all good play
  • Never ridicule a child for losing or making a mistake
  • Children learn best by following a good example
  • Learn the rules of the game to better understand what you are looking at and commenting on
  • Show your appreciation to all officials, coaches and helpers
  • Condemn the use of violence, profane language and any form of abuse
  • Think of how you can best help the coach and/or the club

 

If you have any concerns regarding the activity, please speak to the Head Coach

HOOPSTARS CODE OF CONDUCT FOR COACHES 

  •  Set a good example which others can follow
  • Never use bad language or demonstrate abusive or negative behaviour
  • Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety
  • Remember children play for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun
  • Keep yourself informed about sound coaching practices and the principles of children’s growth and development
  • Be reasonable in your demands on children’s time, energy and enthusiasm they need other interests too
  • Always demonstrate respect and Fair Play
  • The successful coach invests in the well-being and interests of their players, not their win/loss record
  • Teach your pupils/players that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment
  • Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing
  • Teach players to be fair and to follow the rules
  • Divide your time equally between all standards of players
  • Ensure you and your players have respect for their opponents, the officials and opposing coaches and supporters
  • Follow advice from a professional when determining if an injured player is ready to play or train
  • Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the activity and your duty of care

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The London School of Basketball (LSB) is London's biggest and most exciting grassroots basketball development agency, who focus on teaching the game from the grassroots up.  The LSB specialise in basketball coaching for players of all abilities through a quality-assured, expansive network of qualified coaches and clubs throughout the capital.  We also facilitate educational programs to develop new and improved coaches, stronger clubs and remain committed to creating more opportunities to play for young Londoners all across the city.  

London Basketball is the central hub for all of the best grassroots hoops programs, events and competitions across the capital.  Our curated membership network of quality-driven organisations who deliver proven programs that continue to push the game forward, cover teaching the game (LEARN), playing the game (PLAY), developing the game (DEVELOP), and supporting players and coaches to PROGRESS within the game,  at all levels.  If you're into basketball and in London, we've got you covered.  

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