Principles that we expect our more than 250 student-athletes to subscribe to especially apply to CSUMB Athletics Department staff and coaches because of our influential roles: a) key mentor in the lives and careers of student-athletes b) public representative of the University. Therefore, appropriate professional conduct in dealing with student-athletes, opposing teams, officials, sports organizations, and the public is expected. Appropriate professional conduct includes in person conduct and conduct in social media and the Internet.
NOTE: Nothing in this document is intended to replace, alter, circumvent and/or supersede any provision of the applicable collective bargaining agreements including, but not limited to, the provisions regarding discipline.
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All participants shall treat one another and all others with dignity and respect.
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Conduct that is verbally or physically threatening or abusive, belligerent, or harassing is never appropriate and shall not occur at any time. Athletic programs by definition require coaches and staff to interact physically and vigorously with student-athletes. As a result, broad latitude is given as to defining appropriate behavior in that context (i.e. athletic training and competition).
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Coaches and Staff shall not take advantage of their relationship with and influence over student-athletes for personal advantage. This principle prohibits financial and sexual relationships with student athletes, and requires coaches and staff to avoid attempts to undue influence or control matters outside of the student athlete's participation in athletic activities (i.e. social and extracurricular activities, and personal relationships, etc).
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Coaches and Staff shall actively promote the good health and well-being of student- athletes, deferring to the judgment of trainers and other medical advisors regarding a student-athlete's ability to participate in any athletic activity. Accordingly, coaches will uphold and enforce the recommendations of trainers and other medical advisors.
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The obligation of coaches and staff to treat others with dignity and respect shall apply to all participants, including other coaches, faculty, staff, and administrators; the student-athletes and personnel of other teams, officials and referees; members of the news media; and the public.
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In performing their duties by coaches and staff shall not display prejudice or bias based upon race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation, and they shall not permit members of their staff or those under their control to do so.
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All participants shall pursue honesty and integrity in their statements and actions.
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Coaches and Staff shall actively promote honesty and forthrightness among student-athletes, shall exhibit the highest standard of such behavior themselves, and shall sanction (or report for enforcement) dishonest acts or statements.
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The conduct of all participants shall reflect the fact that student-athletic programs are first and foremost an educational experience.
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Coaches and Staff shall promote and enforce policies and practices that support the academic success of all student-athletes and their progress toward graduation.
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Coaches and Staff shall provide instruction in the rules, standards, policies and requirements applicable to participants, including the principles in this Statement; the policies of CSUMB; the requirements of the NCAA, CCAA or other applicable conferences, and other sports and academic organizations; and applicable laws.
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Coaches and Staff shall provide instruction on the safety, good health, and well-being of student-athletes.
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Coaches and Staff will not partake in alcoholic beverages, or any other kind of drugs, with, or in the presence of, student-athletes.
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The conduct of all participants shall reflect the fact as participant in athletic programs sponsored by CSUMB, they are representing the University and its ideas.
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CSUMB Athletic Department Staff and Coaches serve in a uniquely public role and therefore shall set high standards in their professional conduct. They shall conduct themselves so as to avoid improper conduct relative to their coaching responsibilities, or to their role as a University representative. Coaches and Staff shall conduct themselves as role models of both compliance with the requirements to which they are subjected as participants in student athletic programs, and the standards of behavior required by this Statement.
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Because as well as athletic contests, and other public settings, this rule applies to interactions with the news media, coaches and staff are presumed to be spokespersons for the University; they shall conduct themselves with respect and dignity and shall refrain from using excessive profane language or vulgar gestures, berating members of opposing teams or referees or other officials, or demeaning or belittling another person or making derogatory comments about his or her race, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
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If, coaches and/or staff wish to speak and act as private individuals, in the context of public statements and settings, they shall state their intention to do so. When speaking as private individuals, coaches shall not use University logos or property without the permission of the University.
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Coaches and Staff shall comply fully and in good faith with this Statement and with other applicable CSUMB requirements.
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Coaches and Staff shall comply fully and in good faith with NCAA, CCAA or other applicable conferences, CSUMB and Athletics Department rules, policies, instructions, procedures, and requests.
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Coaches and Staff shall instruct members of their staff and student-athletes in the requirements of this Statement and other applicable requirements, including CSUMB policies on student-athletics, conflicts of interest, and use of University resources.
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Coaches and staff actively pursue and recruit student-athletes who will continue to contribute to CSUMB’s commitment to a diverse student population.
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Coaches and Staff shall actively participate in enforcing and monitoring compliance with this Statement and other applicable requirements. They shall guarantee access by University and Athletics Department personnel responsible for monitoring compliance to practices and facilities and sanction (or report for enforcement) acts that violate this Statement or other applicable requirements of CSUMB.
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Coaches and Staff may establish additional team policies, provided they are consistent with this Statement, the CSUMB Athletics Department Student-Athlete Code of Conduct, and with other applicable requirements supplemental team policies shall be in writing, approved by the Athletics Director, and provided to each team member by the first day of practice upon a new member's joining the team.
