As a BNSC coach, you have the following responsibilities:

• Be a good role model. Demonstrate self-control, integrity, and professional behavior on and off the field.
• Show respect for players, parents, opponents and referees.
• Demonstrate good sportsmanship. Maintain a balanced perspective.
• Support the principles of BNSC and follow the direction/curriculum established by the DOC.
• Run organized and challenging team practices.
• Attend and be on time for practices and games.
• Ensure that the travel plans and expectations of the team are clearly communicated early in the season.
• Clearly communicate team goals and expectations to parents and players.
• Provide players and parents with written player evaluations each season.
• Be approachable to players and parents to help them resolve problems.
• Be dedicated to player development. Praise effort, not just good results. Teach and inspire.
• Challenge individual players to improve their skills and understanding of the game.
• Use positive reinforcement and use appropriate and consistent discipline for inappropriate behavior.
• Ensure that the players have an emotionally and physically safe atmosphere to learn and play soccer.
• Recommend that an injured player receive proper medical treatment. Ensure that a medical release for each player, a first aid kit and ice are available at every practice and game.
• Reinforce and support the BNSC tradition of academic excellence and community involvement.
• Cooperate with players and their other extra-curricular events.
• Work with your team manager, parents and DOC to ensure the best team harmony and to create a fun environment. In addition, support and foster club level activities.
• Continue upgrading your soccer education and proficiency as a coach.
• Maintain equipment that is issued to you and return it to BNSC at the end of the playing year.
• Adhere to the BNSC Code of Conduct and the BNSC Handbook.