A coach must coordinate closely and of his/her athletic activities that might conflict with the normal school program • Provide vigorous activities that will develop the physique, increase the efficiency of the cardio-vascular system, and contribute to the development of physical skills • Develop in students the principles of leadership and good citizenship through experiences in sportsmanship • Foster self-expression, self-confidence, and self-discipline through physical, emotional, and social experiences • Be knowledgeable of those rules, regulations, and policies as set forth by the Hammond School Board, the School Administration, the Supervisor of Physical Education and Athletics, the Indiana High School Athletic Association, and the Indiana Lake Shore Conference • Know his or her part in preparing an athletic budget, selecting and hiring officials, requisitioning equipment and supplies, providing team transportation, arranging schedules, and the various other duties necessary for the efficient operation of an athletic program • When injuries occur in a sport, follow the outlined procedures "Caring for An Injured Athlete" which can be found in the Handbook for Interscholastic Athletics under the heading Athletic Injuries • Ensure that every boy and girl participating in his or her sport has had the required physical examination and has the required IHSAA Parent & Physicians Certificate signed and on file in the principals office. The coach is jointly responsible with the school athletic director for the condition and disposition of all equipment assigned to his sports • Develop sound public relations with parents and newspaper and radio personnel • Attend departmental staff meetings, clinics, and other types of professional growth activities as approved by the principal • Cooperate with other members of the athletic staff in establishing sound rules for conduct, dress, and general appearance that will be conducive to the development of clean-cut young Americans.