Code of Conduct
As a 501c3 non-profit serving members from across the country, representing all beliefs the NHSCA aims to be inclusive and considerate to all. The association values are rooted in kindness, collaboration and mutual respect.
- A coach has tremendous influence upon student-athletes and shall never place winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
- The coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct with the student-athlete, officials, the media, tournament officials and the public.
- The coach shall speak to athletes who display unacceptable behavior
- The coach shall respect and support contest officials by avoiding conduct which will incite players or spectators against the officials.
- The coach shall promote good sportsmanship of spectators by working closely with tournament officials.
- One of the goals of the NHSCA is to provide a positive experience and safe environment for
student-athletes. Therefore adult coaches, officials, staff and volunteers shall 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-athlete’s best interest.
- Any incident regarding misconduct should be reported promptly to law enforcement or NHSCA personnel.
- Although NHSCA does not maintain a background-screening process for any coach who completes a coaching application form, all coaches are hereby made aware that NHSCA reserves the right to adopt the rulings and findings set forth by other organizations, including but not limited to USA Wrestling, AAU Wrestling, SafeSport and UWW. An applicant for coaching pass that is rejected by NHSCA will be given proper notice and opportunity to be heard with respect to the rejection of the coaching application.
- NHSCA reserves the right to remove anyone from the event who is found to be barred from coaching by other jurisdictions, even if this information is discovered after the event has begun.