USA BADMINTON COACH AGREEMENT
2015 World Championship
Position: Assistant Coach
I pledge to uphold the spirit of the USA Badminton Coach Agreement which offers a
guide to my conduct as a member of USA Badminton.
I have familiarized myself with the agreement and understand the acceptance of its
provisions.
As a Coaching Staff of USA Badminton for the 2015 World Championship, I hereby
promise and agree that I:
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Will coach under the direction and supervision of the USAB Head Coach and the USA
Team Management;
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I verify that I have current USAB Membership and I am a member of good standing
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I have current background check status done National Center for Safety Initiatives
through www.simplycompete.com
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I have read the USAB Coaches Code of Ethics & Conduct (click
http://usabadminton.org/resources/coaching/usab-coaches-code-of-ethics-and-conduct).I
agree to attend a one hour face-face interactive USAB Coaches Code of Ethics &
Conduct Module as soon as a session is available in my region. I understand that this
is mandatory for me to take this module in order to maintain my status as an active
USAB Certified Coach.
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Will abide the rules of the Badminton World Federation;
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Abide by the BWF Code of Conduct for Coaches and Officials
http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=28231
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I read and am aware of the BWF Offences and Penalties
http://bwfbadminton.org/file_download.aspx?id=28233
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Understand that if my player is playing against another USA player, no coach will be
allowed on the court for either player or in agreement two coaches may assist the
athletes;
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Understand that all interviews with any media will be arranged and approved by the
Head Coach / Team Manager;
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Represent USA Badminton throughout the 2015 Pan Junior Championships and shall
uphold the good name of the USOC, USAB, fellow coaches, parents, players,
organizers and court officials;
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Have acted and will act in a sportsmanlike manner consistent with the spirit of fair
play and responsible conduct;
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Will respect the property of others whether personal or public;
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Will respect other players, other teams, spectators and officials, and engage in no
form of discriminatory behavior or verbal, physical or sexual harassment or abuse;
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Will not use or authorize the use of photographs, films or videos of myself in the use
of the USA Badminton logo for the purpose of trade, without the prior written
consent of USA Badminton (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld);
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Will act in a way that will bring respect and honor to myself, USA Badminton and the
United States; and
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Will remember that at all times I am an ambassador for my sport, my country and
the Olympic Movement.
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Support and abide by anti-doping initiatives by USAB, BWF, USADA and WADA
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Practice respect and fair play with regards to officials, fellow coaches, and athletes
irrespective of gender and ethnic background
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Avoid misconduct that will offend the ethics or traditions of USAB or bring discredit
or harm to the reputation of USAB and fellow coaches
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Be honest in the performance of duties, including avoiding falsification of reports
pertaining to athletes and fellow coaches or permitting or condoning such by an
assistant coach and/or intern coach or athlete under his/her supervision.
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Respond fully and accurately or appear upon request during investigations of rules
violations by tournament organizers or the governing association ( such as the BWF,
BPAC)
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Avoid wagering on any athletes’ matches or associating with known gamblers or
bookmakers
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Avoid motivating parents, supporters, fellow coaches and athletes under supervision
in wagering on match outcomes
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Avoid consuming alcohol with fellow coaches and/or parents in the presence of
junior athletes
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Avoid promoting the consumption of alcohol to fellow coaches, parents and athletes
( both juniors and adults) during an event
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Avoid being intoxicated at any time while performing the role of USAB coach for the
USA Team.
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Avoid accepting payment from other parties such as any individuals including
parents, guardians, officials, club owners, athlete personal coach, etc with the
intention of a USAB coach providing personal attention to selected athletes on the
USA Team and not to others.
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Cooperate and enforce policies and procedures related to drug-testing programs
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Avoid acts of violence or hostile personal conduct, or condoning the same or
encouraging fellow coaches, athletes and officials in such conduct which may not
warrant criminal prosecution but results in public disrepute, contempt, scandal or
ridicule that reflects unfavourably the reputation USOC, USAB, BWF, BPAC and the
organizers.
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Lead and supervise all athletes on the Team in a fair and transparent manner
irrespective of association with athlete, athlete’s club, region, gender or ethnicity
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Keep all confidential matters discussed with the USAB Coaching Staff and
Management unless agreed upon
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Work with the Manager(s) (if present) and other coach(es) to organize and supervise
practice sessions where relevant
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Volunteer to be involved in fundraising activities for the team
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Endorse USAB and its sponsors for the event, and give the right to publicize or use
the coach’s name, and image to promote badminton
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While officially on duty at an event as a USAB coach, the coach shall avoid:
o making speeches or press statements which will negatively affect the Team,
USAB, USOC, BWF or BPAC
o endorse, use, exhibit products of sponsors other than those associated with USAB
unless approved by the USAB
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COACH AGREEMENT
FOR 2015 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
JAKARTA. INDONESIA. AUGUST 8-16, 2015
COACH AFFIRMATION
Complete this coach agreement portion, sign to Mohan Subramaniam at mohansubra.usab@gmail.com by June 1,
2015 8.00AM MST
Name:__________________________________________________________________
(PRINT FIRST NAME)
(PRINT LAST NAME)
USAB Certification:________________________________________________________
Level
Year Taken
City
USAB Membership: _______________________________________________________
Membership Number
Expiration Date
Background Check : _______________________________________________________
Reference No
Background Check Date
Address:________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
City
State
Zip
Phones:________________________________________________________________
Landline
Cell
Email:_________________________________@_______________________________
I have familiarized myself with the agreement and understand the acceptance of its
provisions. I agree to the rules and guidelines stated here as a condition of being
selected to participate as a member of the USA Badminton Coaching Staff for the 2015
World Junior Championships.
I pledge to uphold the spirit of the USA Badminton Coach Agreement which offers a
guide to my conduct as a member of USA Badminton.
By providing my electronic signature below, I confirm that the information I have
provided is true. I will abide by the USAB Team Coaching Staff Agreement. I further
understand and agree that my electronic signature/signature is my legal and binding
signature.
Signature (PRINT NAME)
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