As a professional educator and leader, all RITCA Members/Coach will:

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• Exemplify the highest moral character as a role model for young people.
• Recognize the individual worth and reinforce the self-image of each team member.
• Encourage and assist team members to set personal goals to achieve their highest academic potential.
• Create a set of training rules for athletes which reflects the positive values of abstaining from the use of drugs (including performance enhancing drugs), alcohol and tobacco.
• Strive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative, and good judgment in each team member.
• Communicate and interpret program goals and objectives to parents and community.
• Provide a safe environment for practice and competition.
• Gain an awareness of the importance of prevention, care and treatment of athletic injuries.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of the meet officials.
• Teach and abide by the rules in letter and in spirit.
• Build and maintain ethical relationships with coaches and administrators.
• Strive for excellence in coaching skills and techniques through professional improvement.
• Promote personal fitness and good nutrition.
• Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
• Encourage a healthy respect for the overall athletic program and its vital roles in education.

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