REQUIREMENTS (all coaches)
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Must be 18 years of age or older.
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Must have a family connection with a registered player (any exceptions must be approved by the TKCSA Chief Executive Officer).
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Must have a current background check (renewed every two years). All information regarding background checks will be kept confidential.
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HEAD COACH INFORMATION
Parents desiring to be Head Coaches can volunteer when registering their child(ren). If a Head Coach position is available, you will be contacted thereafter to confirm your intent. Once confirmed, you should then register as a Head Coach.​
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Head Coaches must complete their registration (including background check clearance) prior to being officially being named Head Coach and receiving a team roster.
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Head Coaches are encouraged to enlist at least one non-spouse Assistant Coach to promote shared responsibilities and provide contingency against unforeseen absences.
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As a potential or confirmed Head Coach, you may want to advise parents of desired players that you intend to coach and would welcome having their child play on your team. Ask them to record your name on their child's registration form as preferred coach, including your phone number and email address. Consider also suggesting they enter the names of other players that may be on your team as preferred teammates.
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ASSISTANT COACH INFORMATION
An Assistant Coach is any adult that helps coach the team during games or practices.
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Parents desiring to be Assistant Coaches can volunteer when registering their child(ren). Parents can also volunteer directly with their child’s Head Coach.​​​
ADDITIONAL COACHING INFORMATION
COACHES MEETING - Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM at Chapelwood UMC, 11140 Greenway St, Houston, TX 77024.
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GAME SCHEDULES
Head coaches have opportunity for input to game schedules prior to TBD (end of day). Coach input should include specific requests for particular dates and times. Such requests will be accommodated if possible.
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Potential game schedule conflicts for multi-team head coaches will be resolved without the need for input from those coaches.
Input (including League and Team #) should be submitted to Terry Cline at twcline@aol.com.
Due to the effort involved and potential for miscommunication, there will be no changes to posted game schedules. Game schedules will be released TBD
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UNIFORMS
Jerseys will be distributed on the first game day at the gym where your first game is played. Shorts that were used for soccer can also be used for basketball.
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COACH CODE OF ETHICS
As Coach, I agree to the following:
Upon request from the Texas Kingdom Christian Sports Association (TKCSA) Chief Executive Officer, I will resign if I do not adhere to the following terms and conditions, which are intended to protect a player’s spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. I will support the Executive Director if another coach is asked to resign for violation of this Code of Ethics. I will be respectful and set a good example of behavior and sportsmanship before, during, and after games, and at team practices.
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I will comply with league rules.
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I will demonstrate Christian character and behavior to players, game officials, coaches and all attendees. I will be a positive example to all players on the team in attitude, word and deed.
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I will place the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of every player above winning.
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I will coach games for fun, fellowship and learning while nurturing team spirit, self-esteem, and sportsmanship.
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I will coach my players to show sportsmanship when winning by a large margin over a less capable opponent.
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I will demonstrate sportsmanship by not running up the score and by deferring to game officials’ wishes and suggestions.
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I will strive to play every player for one-half of the game and will not intentionally use any one player for the entire game.
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I will coach in a manner consistent with a safe and healthy atmosphere.
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I will address all players, coaches, game officials, scorekeepers, parents, TKCSA representatives, and attendees in a respectful, positive and supportive manner.
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I will refrain from any negative, vocal outburst to players, game officials, coaches, or attendees.
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I will not make critical ‘missed call’ comments, nor ‘talk back’ to game officials.
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I will assist game officials and the TKCSA Executive Director in counseling player parents if they are not exhibiting the required Christian behavior.
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I will leave the premises if and when requested by game officials.
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I will strive to be present for each of my team’s games, and if absent, I will notify the other coach(es).
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I will not use illegal drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products during games or team practices, nor will I coach while impaired by drugs or alcohol.
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I will contact a TKCSA representative with any suggestions or complaints.​
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