Fundamental Rules/Guidelines for High School Coaches are

  1. First/Foremost -is the health and welfare of the player
  2. Grades -unique for school
  3. Make sure they are enjoying the experience – having fun –enjoying the experience
  4. Learn more about their hidden talents – help develop and learn more of what they are capable of
  5. Teach the game = moves and tactics – to bring out the talents and prepare them for life in and after school

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Teach and instruct students in the rules, fundamentals, regulations of the sport

Shaping their character, discipline, and skills. To encourage positive growth and develop sportsmanship, team spirit, character, discipline ,leadership and perseverance. Helping them and motivate them to reach personal and team goals, 

Coaching a sport in one’s high school you are coaching for more than yourself, your players, or the parents – you are teaching leadership, skill, and perseverance for your community.

Coaches need to build relationships with parents, school staff, and others connected to their teams and players, and share player progress, and any relevant updates, accomplishments, or concerns regarding student behavior and performance, commitment, dedication of the player towards reaching their full potential and achieving success both in sports and in life.

Coach Ed Weil

United Soccer Coaches, NSCAA              2026