What Are My Responsibilities As A Coach?

Provide a safe experience. You are responsible for planning and teaching activities in such a way that the progression between activities minimizes risks. 

Teach basic skills. Don't get caught up in only working with your one or two 'all-stars' so that you can win every game. In becoming a coach, you take on the role of an educator. You must teach your players the fundamental skills and strategies necessary for success in their sport. Veteran coaches in your league are an especially good source of help for you. They have all experienced the same emotions and concerns you are facing, and their advise can be invaluable as you work through your first season.

Positive Coaching. Bottom Line - quit looking for the negative and start looking for the positive in your players. Start writing it down and talking to each player about the positive area of their game. When players realize that you are going to talk about positive things that they have done they will work even harder so that you will have more positive things to say about them. Remember to look for the team-building things that players do to encourage each other as well as their physical actions. 

Provide an enjoyable experience. Sports should be fun. Even if nothing else is accomplished, make certain your players have fun. 

If you take the fun out of sports you'll take the child out of sports!