BASKETBALL COACHES CREED

National Association of Basketball Coaches

I BELIEVE that basketball has an important
place in the general educational scheme and
pledge myself to cooperate with others in the
field of education to so administer it that its
value never will be questioned.

I BELIEVE that other coaches of this sport
are as earnest, in its protection as I am, and I
will do all in my power to further their
endeavors.

I BELIEVE that my own actions should be
so regulated at all times that I will be a
credit to the profession.

I BELIEVE that the members of the Na-
tional Basketball Rules Committee are capably
expressing the rules of the game, and I will
abide by these rules in both spirit and letter.

I BELIEVE in the exercise of all the pati-
ence, tolerance, and diplomacy at my command
in my relations with all players, co-workers,
game officials, and spectators.

I BELIEVE that the proper administration
of this sport offers an effective laboratory
method to develop in its adherents high ideals
of sportsmanship; qualities of cooperation,
courage, unselfishness and self-control; desires
for clean, healthful living; and respect for
wise discipline and authority.

I BELIEVE that these admirable character-
istics, properly instilled by me through teach-
ing and demonstration, will have a long carry-
over and will aid each one connected with the
sport to become a better citizen.

I BELIEVE in and will support all reason-
able moves to improve athletic conditions, to
provide for adequate equipment, and to pro-
mote the welfare of an increased number of
participants.