USAW Kansas does not attempt to regulate adult decisions regarding adult health issues.
USAW Kansas does follow the rules as set forth by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) unless modified by our State Association.
The NFHS Coaches Code of of Ethics is primarily directed toward High School coaches and personnel, however the Code of Ethics is in the NFHS Wrestling Rules Book which USAW Kansas does follow
BY-LAWS SECTION III: TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS PART A – SANCTIONED FOLKSTYLE TOURNAMENTS
3. All sanctioned tournaments must comply with the rules in the annual publication by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFSHSA), unless otherwise specified in this document.
The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should never interfere with opportunities for academic success. Each student-athlete should be treated as though he or she were the coaches' own, and his or her welfare should be uppermost at all times. Accordingly, the following guidelines for coaches have been adopted by the NFCA Board of Directors.
The coach shall be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence, for either good or ill, on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest ideals of character.
The coach shall uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with student-athletes, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct.
The coach shall take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.
The coach shall avoid the use of alcohol and tobacco products when in contact with players.
