COACHES INFORMATION PACK
ATHLETES
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR SUCCESS
Statement
The
“CODE OF CONDUCT” is designed as much for the coach as it is for the athlete.
The “code” is designed to help the training group function effectively and to
avoid possible problems. It is neither repressive, nor severe, nor perfect---but
necessary
Reasons or Conditions
Required to Work with a Coach
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You must be motivated and want to train
regularly
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You must be confident in yourself and want
to improve on the track and in your life
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You must be confident in your coach,
respect them and be honest with them
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You must be confident in the structure of
your club and contribute to the development of it
Reasons or Conditions
Necessary to Train on a Regular Basis
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Athletes must accept the responsibility of
training and competing
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One must inspire to better oneself
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Keep a log/diary of all your training
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Keep a personal statistic on yourself
(competition results PBs etc)
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Be responsible for training alone
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Don’t do work half-hearted
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Do off day workouts at home when necessary
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Be punctual for training and warm ups.
Inform your coach if you cannot make a training session
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Don’t waste your time or the time of
others within your training group
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Have fun at training
Cohesiveness is Necessary
for Success
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Develop a “you and me “ positive
relationship with your coach
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Develop a positive, responsible and caring
attitude for all training group and club members
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Minimise your errors on and off the track
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You need to have a heart to be hungry to
succeed
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Limit your distractions
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Have a good work ethic at training
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Be a HERE AND NOW athlete
Adapted
from “The Science of Hurdling and Speed by Brent Mcfarlene”
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