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Eau Claire Area School District
500 Main Street
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Eau Claire Area School District
Supervision and Evaluation
of High School Head Coaches
A system based on
 Eau Claire Area School District Coaching
Standards
 Consistency Across the District
 A Reflective Process
Table of Contents
Overview of Supervision/Evaluation ................................................................. 3
Coach’s Code of Ethics ..................................................................................... 4
Supervision and Evaluation Categories ............................................................ 5
Eau Claire Area School District Coach’s Standards .......................................6
Annual Performance Review Conference – Written Responses ....................... 7
Coach’s Self-Reflection Form ...........................................................................8
Coach’s Evaluation Form ...............................................................................10
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Overview of
Supervision and Evaluation
The Supervision and Evaluation process of the Eau Claire Area
School District is based on personal growth and support within a
collaborative environment.
A committee was formed in the Spring of 2006 to develop a system
of Supervision/Evaluation based on

Eau Claire Area School District Coaching Standards

Consistency across the district

A reflective process
Committee Members:
Gregg Butler, Deputy Superintendent of Schools (co-chair)
Ron Martin, ECAE Representative (co-chair)
Tom Fiedler, Principal of North High School
Mark Froehle, Athletic Director of Memorial High School
Patrick McGinnis, Coaching Representative for Memorial High School
Dean Rosemeyer, Coaching Representative for North High School
Dave Turner, Athletic Director of North High School
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Coach’s Code of Ethics
1. The function of the coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic
competition. It is recognized that there are benefits from participation in athletics that
cannot be duplicated in the classroom. Interscholastic programs are designed to enhance
academic achievement and increase opportunities for academic success. Each studentathlete will be treated with respect, and his or her welfare will be uppermost at all times.
2. The coach is aware that he or she has tremendous influence on the education of a studentathlete and, thus, instilling the highest ideals of character shall be placed above the value
of winning.
3. The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact
with student athletes, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the WIAA, the
media, parents and the public, the coach shall set an example of the highest professional,
ethical and moral conduct.
4. The coach shall take an active role in encouraging all athletes to stay in compliance with
the Eau Claire Area School District Athletic Code.
5. The coach shall not use alcohol or tobacco products when in a coaching or supervising
role.
6. The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct his or
her program in harmony with the total school program.
7. The coach shall master the contest rules and teach them to his or her team members. The
coach shall promote both the letter and the spirit of the rules of the game.
8. The coach shall exert his or her influence to enhance good sportsmanship and school
spirit.
9. The coach shall respect and support contest officials. The coach shall avoid conduct that
would incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials is
unethical.
10. Before and after contests, coaches for competing teams should meet and exchange cordial
greetings to set the correct tone for the event.
11. A coach shall not exert pressure on faculty members to give student athletes special
considerations.
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Supervision and Evaluation
Categories
PROBATIONARY COACH
COACH IN NEED OF
ASSISTANCE AND
IMPROVEMENT
COACH

Serves a three-year
probationary period in sport.
 Is a coach no longer on
probation.

Completes the Written
Response Form and the Coach’s
Self-Reflection Form.
 Completes the Written
Response Form and the Coach’s
Self-Reflection Form.

Receives an Annual
Performance Review Conference,
which will be provided within 20
calendar days of the conclusion
of the sport season.
 Receives an Annual
Performance Review Conference,
which will be provided within 20
calendar days of the conclusion
of the sport season.

Receives a written Coach’s
Evaluation Form, which will be
provided within 20 calendar days
of the conclusion of the sport
season.

At least once every three
years a written Coach’s
Evaluation Form will be
completed, which will be
provided within 20 calendar days
of the conclusion of the sport
season.
 Is a coach that has been
identified as a coach in need of
assistance and improvement with
written notification to the coach
and the Eau Claire Association
of Educators.
 Principal and coach will
collaboratively develop a plan
for improvement.
 At least twice during the
sports season, the Principal and
coach will meet and discuss the
progress made on the plan for
improvement.
 Completes the Written
Response Form and the Coach’s
Self-Reflection Form.
 Receives an Annual
Performance Review
Conference, which will be
provided within 20 calendar days
of the conclusion of the sport
season.

Receives a written Coach’s
Evaluation Form, which will be
provided within 20 calendar days
of the conclusion of the sport
season.
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Eau Claire Area School District
Coaching Standards
Standard
The Coach is someone who:
1.1
Standard 1: The coach
communicates well.
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
Standard 2: The coach
2.1
knows how to organize
2.2
an athletic
environment.
3.1
Standard 3: The coach
is knowledgeable of the 3.2
sport they are
3.3
coaching.
Standard 4: The coach
is able to identify and
apply ethical conduct
in their sport.
Communicates with athletes, parents, other coaches, and
Principal.
Promotes professional communication with parents.
Fosters accurate and balanced communication with news
personnel.
Shows self-control and poise in all areas related to coaching
responsibilities.
Provides an atmosphere for open dialogue with student athletes.
Provides an adequate system for management of equipment.
Cooperates with Principal in regards to completion of
responsibilities.
Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to their
sport.
Abides by event regulations including district, conference, state
(WIAA) and national rules.
Keeps informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies (i.e.
clinic, staff development and workshop opportunities).
4.1 Maintains self-control in the competitive arena, providing an
example of sporting behavior.
4.2 Uses ethical means of motivation.
4.3 Enforces training rules, codes, eligibility, and Board of Education
policies.
5.1 Appropriately supervises the student athlete in locker rooms,
training areas, and while being transported.
Standard 5: The coach
5.2 Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice
provides a safe
sessions and related activities with attention to individual and
environment for
group safety.
practices and
5.3 Understands the potential for injury and recognizes the
competitions.
importance of first aid, injury policies, and working with medical
professionals, including athletic trainer.
Standard 6: The coach
6.1
is connected with other
6.2
coaches and the
athletic community.
Maintains a positive rapport with his/her assistants.
Displays cooperation and support for the school’s athletic
program.
6
Annual Performance Review Conference
For High School Head Coach
Written Responses
Name of Coach
Date
Complete and give to the Principal before your conference.
1.
Share a few successes/stories from your coaching experience this year.
2.
What challenges did you encounter?
3.
Is there anything else you’d like to share?
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Coach’s Self-Reflection Form
Name of Coach
Sport Assignment
School
Date
Performance Above Expectation
Performance Meets Expectation
Performance Below Expectation
ABOVE
EXPECTATION
(3)
(2)
(1)
MEETS
EXPECTATION
Rating Scale
BELOW
EXPECTATION
As you prepare for your annual performance review conference, please fill this out and
bring it to your conference. This document remains the property of the coach.
STANDARD 1: I COMMUNICATE WELL.
1.1
Communicates with athletes, parents, other coaches, and Principal.
1
2
3
1.2
Promotes professional communication with parents.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1.3
1.4
Fosters accurate and balanced communication with news personnel.
Shows self-control and poise in all areas related to coaching
responsibilities.
1.5 Provides an atmosphere for open dialogue with student athletes.
Comments?
STANDARD 2: I KNOW HOW TO ORGANIZE AN ATHLETIC ENVIRONMENT.
2.1
2.2
Provides an adequate system for management of equipment.
Cooperates with Principal in regards to completion of
responsibilities related to coaching assignment.
Comments?
STANDARD 3: I AM KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE SPORT I AM COACHING.
3.1
3.2
Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to their
sport.
Abides by event regulations including district, conference, state
(WIAA) and national rules.
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3.3
Keeps informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies (i.e.
clinic, staff development and workshop opportunities).
Comments?
1
2
ABOVE
EXPECTATION
Performance Above Expectation
Performance Meets Expectation
Performance Below Expectation
MEETS
EXPECTATION
(3)
(2)
(1)
BELOW
EXPECTATION
Rating Scale
3
STANDARD 4: I AM ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY ETHICAL CONDUCT IN THE SPORT.
4.1
Maintains self-control in the competitive arena, providing an
example of sporting behavior.
4.2 Uses ethical means of motivation.
4.3 Enforces training rules, codes, eligibility, and Board of Education
policies.
Comments?
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
STANDARD 5: I WILL PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRACTICES AND
COMPETITIONS.
5.1
Appropriately supervises the student athlete in locker rooms,
training areas, and while being transported.
5.2 Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions
and related activities with attention to individual and group safety.
5.3 Understands the potential for injury and recognizes the importance
of first aid, injury policies, and working with medical professionals,
including athletic trainer.
Comments?
STANDARD 6: I AM CONNECTED WITH OTHER COACHES AND THE ATHLETIC
COMMUNITY.
6.1
Maintains a positive rapport with his/her assistants.
6.2 Displays cooperation and support for the school’s athletic program.
Comments?
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Coach’s Evaluation Form
Name of Coach
Sport Assignment
Principal
Date
School
Performance Above Expectation
Performance Meets Expectation
Performance Below Expectation
ABOVE
EXPECTATION
(3)
(2)
(1)
MEETS
EXPECTATION
Rating Scale
BELOW
EXPECTATION
Based on the evaluator’s appraisal of this performance, check the appropriate response.
Comments are optional unless a “1” is checked.
STANDARD 1: THE COACH COMMUNICATES WELL.
1.1
Communicates with athletes, parents, other coaches, and Principal.
1
2
3
1.2
Promotes professional communication with parents.
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1.3
1.4
Fosters accurate and balanced communication with news personnel.
Shows self-control and poise in all areas related to coaching
responsibilities.
1.5 Provides an atmosphere for open dialogue with student athletes.
Comments?
STANDARD 2: THE COACH KNOWS HOW TO ORGANIZE AN ATHLETIC ENVIRONMENT.
2.1
2.2
Provides an adequate system for management of equipment.
Cooperates with Principal in regards to completion of
responsibilities related to coaching assignment.
Comments?
10
1
2
3
1
2
3
ABOVE
EXPECTATION
Performance Above Expectation
Performance Meets Expectation
Performance Below Expectation
MEETS
EXPECTATION
(3)
(2)
(1)
BELOW
EXPECTATION
Rating Scale
STANDARD 3: THE COACH IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF THE SPORT THEY ARE COACHING.
3.1
Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to their
sport.
3.2 Abides by event regulations including district, conference, state
(WIAA) and national rules.
3.3 Keeps informed of modern trends, techniques, and strategies (i.e.
clinic, staff development and workshop opportunities).
Comments?
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
STANDARD 4: THE COACH IS ABLE TO IDENTIFY AND APPLY ETHICAL CONDUCT IN
THEIR SPORT.
4.1
Maintains self-control in the competitive arena, providing an
example of sporting behavior.
4.2 Uses ethical means of motivation.
4.3 Enforces training rules, codes, eligibility, and Board of Education
policies.
Comments?
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
STANDARD 5: THE COACH PROVIDES A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR PRACTICES AND
COMPETITIONS.
5.1
Appropriately supervises the student athlete in locker rooms,
training areas, and while being transported.
5.2 Organizes, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates practice sessions
and related activities with attention to individual and group safety.
5.3 Understands the potential for injury and recognizes the importance
of first aid, injury policies, and working with medical professionals,
including athletic trainer.
Comments?
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1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
ABOVE
EXPECTATION
Performance Above Expectation
Performance Meets Expectation
Performance Below Expectation
MEETS
EXPECTATION
(3)
(2)
(1)
BELOW
EXPECTATION
Rating Scale
STANDARD 6: THE COACH IS CONNECTED WITH OTHER COACHES AND THE ATHLETIC
COMMUNITY.
6.1 Maintains a positive rapport with his/her assistants.
1
2
3
6.2 Displays cooperation and support for the school’s athletic program.
Comments?
1
2
3
OVERALL SUMMARY OF COACHING PERFORMANCE
ATTACH “PLAN FOR IMPROVEMENT” IF APPLICABLE.
COACH’S
SIGNATURE
DATE
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