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December, 1940

 

 

Basketball Coaches Creed

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I BELIEVE that basketball has an important place in the gen-
eral 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.

_ | 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 National 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 patience, 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, un-
selfishness and self-control; desires for clean, healthful living;
and respect for wise discipline and authority.

I BELIEVE that these admirable characteristics, properly in-
stilled by me through teaching and demonstration, will have a
long carryover and will aid each one connected with the sport to
become a better citizen.

I BELIEVE in and will support all reasonable moves to im-
prove athletic conditions, to provide for adequate equipment, and
to promote the welfare of an increased number of participants.