Competencies for Athletic Coaches for grades seven through 12:

1. A. Philosophy and ethics - coaches will:

   1. (1) develop and implement an athlete-centered philosophy;
   2. (2) identify, model, and teach athletes positive values learned through sport participation;
   3. (3) demonstrate ethical conduct in all facets of the sport program; and
   4. (4) teach and reinforce responsible personal, social, and ethical behavior of all people involved in the sport program.

2. B. Sport safety and injury prevention - coaches will:

   1. (1) prevent injuries by ensuring that facilities are safe for sport participation;
   2. (2) ensure that necessary protective equipment is available, properly fitted, and used appropriately;
   3. (3) monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed to ensure the health and safety of participants;
   4. (4) identify physical conditions that predispose athletes to injuries;
   5. (5) recognize injuries and provide immediate and appropriate care;
   6. (6) facilitate a coordinated sports health care program of prevention, care, and management of injuries; and
   7. (7) identify and address the psychological implications of injury.

3. C. Physical conditioning - coaches will:

   1. (1) design programs of training, conditioning, and recovery that properly utilize exercise physiology and biomechanical principles;
   2. (2) be an advocate for drug-free sport participation and provide accurate information about drugs and supplements; and
   3. (3) plan conditioning programs to help athletes return to full participation following injury.

4. D. Growth and development - coaches will:

   1. (1) apply knowledge of how developmental change influences the learning and performance of sport skills; and
   2. (2) facilitate the social and emotional growth of athletes by supporting a positive sport experience and life-long participation in physical activity.

5. E. Teaching and communication - coaches will:

   1. (1) provide a learning environment that is appropriate to the characteristics of the athletes and goals of the program;
   2. (2) develop and monitor goals for the athletes and program;
   3. (3) organize practice based on a seasonal or annual practice plan to maintain motivation, manage fatigue, and allow for peak performance at the appropriate time;
   4. (4) plan and implement daily practice activities that maximize time on task and available resources;
   5. (5) utilize appropriate instructional strategies to facilitate athlete development and performance;
   6. (6) teach and incorporate mental skills to enhance performance and reduce sport anxiety;
   7. (7) use effective communication skills to enhance individual learning, group success and enjoyment in the sport experience; and
   8. (8) demonstrate and utilize appropriate and effective motivational techniques to enhance athlete performance and satisfaction.

6. F. Sport skills and tactics - coaches will:

   1. (1) know the skills, elements of skill combinations, and techniques associated with the sport being coached;
   2. (2) identify, develop, and apply specific competitive sport strategies and specific tactics appropriate for the age and skill levels of the participating athletes; and
   3. (3) use scouting methods for planning practices, game preparation, and game analysis.

7. G. Organization and administration - coaches will:

   1. (1) demonstrate efficiency in contest management;
   2. (2) be involved in public relations activities for the sport program;
   3. (3) manage human resources for the program;
   4. (4) manage fiscal resources for the program;
   5. (5) facilitate planning, implementation, and documentation of the emergency action plan;
   6. (6) manage all information, documents, and records for the program; and
   7. (7) fulfill all legal responsibilities and risk management procedures associated with coaching.

8. H. Evaluation - coaches will:

   1. (1) implement effective evaluation techniques for team performance in relation to established goals;
   2. (2) use a variety of strategies to evaluate athlete motivation and individual performance as they relate to season objectives and goals; and
   3. (3) utilize an effective and objective process for evaluation of athletes to assign roles or positions and establish individual goals;

   4. (4) utilize an objective and effective process for the evaluation of self and staff.

      HISTORY OF 6.63.8 NMAC:

      PRE-NMAC HISTORY:

      The material in this rule was derived from that previously filed with the State Records Center and Archives under: SBE Regulation No. 89-9 Licensure in Coaching, K-12, filed November 17, 1989, and SBE Regulation No. 92-4 Licensure in Athletic Coaching, 7-12, filed May 20, 1992.

      History of Repealed Material:

      6.63.8 NMAC – Licensure in Athletic Coaching, 7-12, filed 6/15/1998, was repealed and replaced by 6.63.8 NMAC – Licensure in Athletic Coaching, 7-12, effective 7/31/2023.

[6.63.8.14 NMAC – Rp, 6.63.8.14 NMAC, 7/31/2023]