Module 1.7: Discipline, Academics & Parent Protection – Consistency Without Cruelty. Standards Without Emotion.

The purpose of Module 1.7 is to give head coaches calm, predictable systems for handling discipline, academics, and parent interactions—eliminating gray-area anxiety, emotional decisions, and inconsistent enforcement that erode authority and culture.

Grounded in organizational justice, psychological safety, and leadership research, it emphasizes fairness through consistent standards (not equal outcomes), predictability over mood, and clear boundaries to protect coaches, staff, and the program.

Key elements you'll cover:

• Discipline as a system: Written, known-in-advance standards enforced the same way every time (no mood-based reactions); universal script for calm, non-negotiable application.
• Academics as behavioral standards: Focus on controllable actions (attendance, effort, communication) with progressive consequences; avoid tutoring, emotional speeches, or talent exceptions.
• Parent protection: Defined discussion topics (effort/behavior/standards only); 24-hour rule for emotional situations; scripted responses to shut down playing-time or negotiation pressure.
• Gray-area handling: Compassionate but firm examples (e.g., excused absences, family events, medical issues) that apply standards without exceptions.
• Staff discipline: Same accountability ladder and calm enforcement to model behavior for players.
• Season-long communication plan: Preseason boundaries, in-season updates, postseason expectations—all routed through clear channels.

You'll get short videos with real examples, plus printable consequence ladders, scripts, communication templates, and boundary checklists. This module turns discipline, academics, and parent dynamics from reactive stress into boring, predictable systems—freeing you to lead instead of negotiate.