Professional Expectations

Coaches are leaders, educators, and representatives of the Real Hooperz Only program. Conduct on and off the court must reflect discipline, accountability, and respect.

 

Required Conduct

1. Leadership & Example

   • Demonstrate professionalism, composure, and integrity at all times.

   • Treat players, officials, opponents, families, and staff with respect.

2. Pre-Game Responsibilities

   • Introduce yourself to opposing coaches and officials prior to competition.

   • Ensure athletes are properly warmed up, equipped, and mentally prepared.

3. Player Accountability

   • Hold athletes responsible for behavior, effort, and sportsmanship.

   • Address disrespectful, irresponsible, or unsafe behavior immediately.

   • Failure to control player conduct may result in coach discipline.

4. Sideline & Bench Conduct

   • Coaching must remain instructional, not emotional or confrontational.

   • Profanity, intimidation, or excessive arguing is prohibited.

   • Coaches are responsible for maintaining order on the bench.

5. Spectator Oversight

   • Coaches are accountable for the conduct of parents and spectators associated with their team.

   • Coaches must address inappropriate behavior and notify league staff if escalation is needed.

6. Respect for Officials

   • Officials’ decisions are final during gameplay.

   • Coaches may not argue calls, trash talk, or confront officials.

   • Any concerns must be submitted through official league channels only.

7. Post-Game Conduct

   • Coaches are expected to thank officials and opposing staff following games.

   • Players should be instructed to do the same.

 

Zero-Tolerance Policies

• Physical or verbal abuse toward officials, players, staff, or spectators is prohibited.

• Threatening behavior, intimidation, or unsportsmanlike conduct will result in immediate disciplinary action.

• Coaches may not engage in confrontations before, during, or after games.

 

Disciplinary Actions

1. Coach Ejection

   • Any coach receiving two technical fouls or being ejected will be suspended for the next scheduled game.

   • Physical or verbal confrontation with officials may result in immediate suspension or removal from the program.

2. Repeat Violations

   • Repeated misconduct may result in extended suspension or permanent removal from Real Hooperz Only.

3. Player Ejections

   • Players receiving two technical fouls or being ejected will be suspended for the next game.

   • Coaches are expected to proactively manage player behavior to prevent escalation.

 

Complaints & Grievances

• All concerns regarding officiating, scheduling, or league operations must be directed to Real Hooperz Only leadership or the League Director.

• Coaches, players, and parents are never permitted to approach officials after a game regarding performance or decisions.

 

Social Media Responsibility

• Coaches may not post, like, share, or endorse negative, inflammatory, or misleading content about:

  • Officials

  • Players

  • Families

  • Other teams

  • Real Hooperz Only leadership

Violations of the social media policy may result in immediate disciplinary action.

 

Program Authority

Real Hooperz Only leadership reserves the right to:

• Suspend or remove coaches at its discretion

• Enforce policies to protect athlete development and program integrity

• Make final decisions regarding discipline and eligibility

 

Commitment Statement

Coaches in the Real Hooperz Only program are expected to uphold the highest standards of leadership, discipline, and accountability. This is a competitive AAU environment built on structure, development, and respect.

No exceptions.
No excuses.
Standards apply to everyone.