MIGCA Code of Ethics

 Michigan High School Coaches Association (MHSCA) & Michigan Interscholastic Golf Coaches Association (MIGCA)Code of Ethics

This Code of Ethics serves as a guide for professional conduct for all members of the Michigan High School Coaches Association and Golf Coaches.

The primary objective for coaches in Michigan is to provide a positive, nurturing, and safe environment that promotes the education of our student-athletes and healthy sports participation.

A coach should:

• Be a role model: Uphold strong morals and principles of right and truth.
• Support your school and community: Be loyal to your school and its administrators and act as a positive ambassador between the school and the community.
• Teach true sportsmanship: Promote fairness and respect for all, including opposing teams and officials. Be humble in victory and courageous in defeat, and always offer public congratulations to opponents, regardless of the outcome.
• Respect officials and fellow coaches: Avoid public criticism of other coaches or officials. Do not unethically pursue another coach's position.
• Maintain professional conduct: Always act with dignity and represent yourself and your school professionally. Dress appropriately and professionally, and conduct yourself in a manner that earns respect and confidence from others. Never engage in conduct detrimental to players, officials, or spectators.
• Uphold the integrity of the game: Abide by all rules, including those governing scouting, and never run up the score.
• Prioritize player well-being: Strive to grow your sport and be inclusive of all. Be committed to education and awareness of mental health, and promote multi-sport participation.
• Commit to continuous improvement: Engage in continuing education to improve your knowledge and skills in all areas of coaching.
• Use sport to teach life lessons: Teach student-athletes valuable skills such as teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that they can apply throughout their lives.
• Be a loyal association member: Support and be loyal to your coaches association.