I do not believe that interscholastic coaches should be required to submit a learning and assessment plan to their athletic director at the beginning of the season. If coached properly, an athlete will learn core life values while furthering their education. A coach is responsible for instilling the values of hard work, good sportsmanship, dedication and teamwork in their athletes; success is measured by their wins and losses each season. In the state of Texas, there are minimum grade requirements that must be met in order for athletes to participate in sporting competitions. If athletes do not achieve quality academic or attitude standards they should be disciplined with negative reinforcement (sprints or bench time). A coach should not only coach a sport, but also coach a student in academics and values. However, if coaches are asked to write an assessment plan each season, this may take away time spent encouraging athletes to achieve their best on the court and in the classroom.
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