N.M. Admin. Code § 6.63.8.14

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 21, November 5, 2024

Section 6.63.8.14 - REFERENCED MATERIAL

Competencies for Athletic Coaches for grades seven through 12:

A. Philosophy and ethics - coaches will:

(1) develop and implement an athlete-centered philosophy;

(2) identify, model, and teach athletes positive values learned through sport participation;

(3) demonstrate ethical conduct in all facets of the sport program; and

(4) teach and reinforce responsible personal, social, and ethical behavior of all people involved in the sport program.

B. Sport safety and injury prevention - coaches will:

(1) prevent injuries by ensuring that facilities are safe for sport participation;

(2) ensure that necessary protective equipment is available, properly fitted, and used appropriately;

(3) monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed to ensure the health and safety of participants;

(4) identify physical conditions that predispose athletes to injuries;

(5) recognize injuries and provide immediate and appropriate care;

(6) facilitate a coordinated sports health care program of prevention, care, and management of injuries; and

(7) identify and address the psychological implications of injury.

C. Physical conditioning - coaches will:

(1) design programs of training, conditioning, and recovery that properly utilize exercise physiology and biomechanical principles;

(2) be an advocate for drug-free sport participation and provide accurate information about drugs and supplements; and

(3) plan conditioning programs to help athletes return to full participation following injury.

D. Growth and development - coaches will:

(1) apply knowledge of how developmental change influences the learning and performance of sport skills; and

(2) facilitate the social and emotional growth of athletes by supporting a positive sport experience and life-long participation in physical activity.

E. Teaching and communication - coaches will:

(1) provide a learning environment that is appropriate to the characteristics of the athletes and goals of the program;

(2) develop and monitor goals for the athletes and program;

(3) organize practice based on a seasonal or annual practice plan to maintain motivation, manage fatigue, and allow for peak performance at the appropriate time;

(4) plan and implement daily practice activities that maximize time on task and available resources;

(5) utilize appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate athlete development and performance;

(6) teach and incorporate mental skills to enhance performance and reduce sport anxiety;

(7) use effective communication skills to enhance individual learning, group success and enjoyment in the sport experience; and

(8) demonstrate and utilize appropriate and effective motivational techniques to enhance athlete performance and satisfaction.

F. Sport skills and tactics - coaches will:

(1) know the skills, elements of skill combinations, and techniques associated with the sport being coached;

(2) identify, develop, and apply specific competitive sport strategies and specific tactics appropriate for the age and skill levels of the participating athletes; and

(3) use scouting methods for planning practices, game preparation, and game analysis.

G. Organization and administration - coaches will:

(1) demonstrate efficiency in contest management;

(2) be involved in public relations activities for the sport program;

(3) manage human resources for the program;

(4) manage fiscal resources for the program;

(5) facilitate planning, implementation, and documentation of the emergency action plan;

(6) manage all information, documents, and records for the program; and

(7) fulfill all legal responsibilities and risk management procedures associated with coaching.

H. Evaluation - coaches will:

(1) implement effective evaluation techniques for team performance in relation to established goals;

(2) use a variety of strategies to evaluate athlete motivation and individual performance as they relate to season objectives and goals; and

(3) utilize an effective and objective process for evaluation of athletes to assign roles or positions and establish individual goals;

(4) utilize an objective and effective process for the evaluation of self and staff.

N.M. Admin. Code § 6.63.8.14

6.63.8.14 NMAC - Rn & A, 6.63.8.13 NMAC; A, 03-15-06, Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIV, Issue 14, July 31, 2023, eff. 7/31/2023