While this document is designed to provide coaches with guidance regarding acceptable conduct, it is not meant to be a complete guideline. For further guidance, coaches are encouraged to refer to the Coaching Code of Ethics - Principles and Ethical Standards document as published by the Canadian Professional Coaches Association.
Coaches play a critical role in the personal as well as athletic development of their athletes.
They must understand and respect the inherent power imbalance that exists in this relationship and must be extremely careful not to abuse it. Coaches must also recognize that they are conduits through which the values and goals of a sport organization are channelled. The following Code of Conduct has been developed to aid coaches in achieving a level of behaviour which will allow them to assist their athletes in becoming well-rounded, self confident and productive human beings. Treat everyone fairly within the context of the sport, regardless of gender, place of origin, race, colour, sexual orientation, religion, athletic potential, political belief, economic status, marital status, age or any other conditions. Direct comments or criticism at the performance rather than the athlete.