Niagara University Athletic Aganriation
Niagara University, N. Y.

OFFICE OF
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

October 15, 1938.

Dear Coach:

The coaching Ethics Committee of The National Association
of Basketball Coaches is attempting not only to improve the ethical
practices of our basketball coaches, but also has started a national ~
movement to improve spectator sportsmanship at basketball games.

Our committee feels that there is room for improving the
ethical standards among basketball coaches, We also feel that in
recent years there has been a tendency for basketball spectators to
conduct themselves with the bias obnoxious attitude that is so
noticeable at professional baseball and wrestling contests. We feel
that the proper conduct at basketball games by students will help
accomplish the sportsmanship ideals which all educators are anxious
to instill in the hearts of their students.

 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 

Il am enclosing some suggestions which our committee has
tpiled for the benefit of our fellow basketball coaches. Will you
read them over and make an honest attempt to practice them.

iso make an effort to improve the sportsmanship of your
the other members of the student body by following some
tions which we have made,

ing you for your anticipated cooperation and hoping
we a successful season, I am

Sincerely yours,

1] alla afhn

John J, Gallagher, Chairman,
Coaching Ethics Committee
National Association of
Basketball Coaches.