Lopes -° My Coaching Philosophy What are my core values? ‘Asa coach, I strongly believe that the overall positive experiences that athletes engage in and experience during their participation in sports is an important aspect of many student's lives. My philosophy is constructed around five core principles that are designed to create a safe and effective environment that will foster these positive and meaningful experiences in an appropriate manner for all athletes. Player Development and Inclusion @ ‘Team Work and Respect Emphasizes developing the intellectual, social, physical Camaraderie, rapport, and respect will be fostered ‘and emotional aspects of athletes in an inclusive to build a team first atmosphere. setting. © Accountability ® Honesty and Positivity Modeling by the staff and exercises for the team Honesty and a positive, growth mindset attitude will build on skills necessary for being accountable will be encouraged and built upon forall students. for one’s actions, ® Hard Work and Perseverance ‘As a member of our team, hard work and perseverance through that work will be expected of all athletes, PN eS Winning Second This graph was not created with real data, but does provide a visual representation of a ‘common problem in sports: access to the least ieratnesiercest restrictive environment for athletes with disabilities. fei avcl 2: seuss coat eau necommeasion | strongly believe that every student who wants to Lavel3: Regular and Adapted Sport participate should be given the chance and should Level &: Adapted Sport integrated be supported in doing so, regardless of disability. By @ Level 5: Adapted Sport Segregated ‘maintaining a continuum of options, and not simply just providing level 1 and 5 options, schools and communities can ensure that athletes with disabilities have greater access. e x Be