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ICS Philosophy

Coaching Philosophy and Requirements

The most vital component in accomplishing the goals is GOOD COACHING.  A successful youth coach will temper the ideal with the practical, will have a sound knowledge of basketball, and will be able to teach the boys and girls in an age appropriate and sensitive way.  For coaching at this level, he or she must have ample time to devote to the program, and should have previous coaching experience at the appropriate level.

Coaches should encourage team building and support team unity during practices and games.  We encourage coaches to develop the talents of all the players.  While coaching to win is acceptable in the CYO program if done properly, winning should not be overemphasized at the expense of the mission and goals of the program or at the expense of the children.

Ten Priorities For Our Coaches

  1. To teach and emphasize the skills and fundamentals of basketball

  2. To build character and self-esteem

  3. To encourage team concepts in an age appropriate environment

  4. To be eager to learn and work hard to be as up to date as possible by reading, watching coaching videos, attending clinics, watching other coaches practices and talking with fellow coaches.

  5. To be yourself and strive to be the best that you can be

  6. To never lose sight of the impact that you are having on young peoples' lives.Take the job of coaching seriously but don't take yourself too seriously

  7. To teach your players the importance of proper priorities that allow for maximum personal academic and athletic development

  8. To make it your goal to have your team as prepared as possible

  9. To make it your team objective to play hard, play smart, have fun and give a winning effort in games and practices

  10. To evaluate wins and loses objectively, focusing more on effort and execution than on the outcome of the game