Rapport: A coach must develop good rapport with any number of individuals and groups; with the community as a whole and particularly with spectators and booster organizations; with media representatives; with game officials; and with the corresponding coaches of the league and district of which the school is a part. Positive relationships with the public are a coaches most valuable resource and should be a prime concern at all times. Cooperation: Coaches must work hand in hand with the athletic director, the head coach, and the superintendent, and with other members of the staff. A positive attitude and a good sense of humor are important attributes which allow individuals to resolve any problems which occur. Leadership: Personal appearance, dress, and physical condition should always be exemplary. Such things are suiting up for practice, punctuality, and a positive mental attitude demonstrate a sence of caring which goes beyond words. A coach should be in control at all times. Language, actions, and emotional displays come under cloase scrutiny, both in practice and in scheduled contests. Integrity, graciousness, disnity, and respect are to be cultivates - for players, officials, opponents, colleagues and the game itself, whether winning, losing or or just working out. A coach is also responsible for every facet of discipline. Individually the coach becomes a model for all that the program represents - observation of school codes, training rules, rules of the game, and the rules of good sportsmanship. HE also has responsibility for the behavior of participants through the season, at home and away; and even to a degree, for the conduct of the crowd, especially where the student body is concerned. Professional Growth: A coach should constantly take advantage of opportunities for self-improvement. Attendance at district meetings, rules clinics, special workshops and clinics in specific fields and other in-service training programs is vital in maintaining a high level of professionalism. Required Medical Training: A coach is required to recertify CPR taining annually.