Observations, recommendations and criticism should be directed to the appropriate person outside the view or hearing of the public domain. Coaches should never solicit, either overtly or covertly, athletes who are receiving coaching to join their squad. Coaches should hold recognized coaching qualifications. Coaches should respect that the gainIng of coaching qualifications is an ongoing commitment, achieved through the upgrading of their knowledge by attendance at accredited courses and through practical coaching experience. Coaches should enter into full co-operation with all individuals and agencies that could play a role in the development of the athletes they coach.
Coaches also have a responsibility to share the knowledge and practical experience they gain.
Coaches must respect the image of the coach and continuously maintain the highest standards of personal conduct, reflected in both the manner of appearance and behaviour. Coaches should never smoke while coaching, nor consume alcohol beverages so soon before coaching that it affects their competence or that the smell of alcohol is on their breath. This site is copyright to the Australian Track and Field Coaches Association.