verbally or physically.
(d)
Head coaches are ultimately responsible for all personnel in the bench area.
(e)
At no time is it acceptable for a student-athlete or bench personnel to leave the bench area. Coaches
are responsible for enforcing this policy.
2.5.7
Code of Conduct for Coaches
(a)
The coach is required to review the NCHSAA power point presentation on eligibility rules prior to
the season in which they coach.
(b)
The coach has tremendous influence upon student-athletes and shall never place winning above the
value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character.
(c)
The coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct with the student-
athlete, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association,
the media, and the public.
(d)
The coach shall discipline student-athletes who display unacceptable behavior.
(e)
The coach shall know the game rules and be responsible for their interpretation to team members.
Additionally, the coach shall not try to seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of
the rules.
(f)
The coach shall promote and work in harmony with the entire interscholastic program of the
school.
(g)
The coach shall respect and support contest officials by avoiding conduct which will incite student-
athletes or spectators against the officials.
(h)
The coach shall actively promote good sportsmanship of spectators by working closely with
administrators, cheerleaders, pep club sponsors, and booster clubs.
(i)
The coach shall meet and exchange greetings with the opposing coach before and after contests to
set and maintain a positive tone for the event.
(j)
The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse, while
stressing the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
2.5.8
Inappropriate Behavior/Misconduct
(a)
One of the goals of the NCHSAA is to provide a positive experience and safe environment for student-
athletes. Therefore, adults, coaches, officials, staffs, and volunteers should maintain professionalism
and avoid any appearance of impropriety in their relationships with students. Coaches, in particular,
should recognize the influence, power, and position of trust they have with students and should use
this only in a student’s best interest.
(b)
Any incident regarding misconduct should be reported promptly to the appropriate authorities. The
NCHSAA encourages personnel to create and enforce guidelines against inappropriate behavior and
misconduct. Please refer to membership entity policies for more specifics.
SECTION 3: STATE NCHSAA ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES TO MEMBER SCHOOLS
3.1
STATE GAME AND SPORT ADMINISTRATION
3.1.1
Executive Committee [See Bylaw II.5]
(a)
The Executive Committee shall have the authority to rule on all situations which are not specifically
covered in the rules or are not deemed in the best interest of an individual school of the
Association.
(b)
The Executive Committee shall have the power to consider all complaints and protests arising in
connection with contests and to make such disposal of each as the conditions may appear to war-
rant.
(c)
The Executive Committee may not, however, entertain a complaint relating to an alleged error of
judgment on the part of any official employed to officiate in any game.
(d)
No conference shall administer disciplinary action in excess of that provided by the rules of
the NCHSAA. All disciplinary action by conferences shall be subject to review by the NCHSAA.
(e)
Should the Commissioner become permanently disabled or die in office, the Executive Committee
shall be empowered to conduct the affairs of the Association while naming a Search and Screening
Committee to fill the vacancy.
3.1.2
Conferences - The Executive Committee shall have the authority to require a conference to accept a school
into its membership where it is impractical for that school to belong to any other conference. [See Bylaw VI]
(a)
Conference changes will be considered during the winter meeting of the Board of Directors
following the completion of the normal two-year football contract period.
(1)
Non-conference football contracts shall not be made until the winter meeting of the Board of
Directors the year contracts expire.
(2)
When a conference change is desired or indicated, a school must submit a letter of intent to
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