社会｜部活指導者に新たな処分指針 / Society | New Disciplinary Guidelines for Club Advisors

Summary

The Japan Sports Agency has decided to establish guidelines for disciplinary actions in response to the increasing incidents of physical punishment and verbal abuse by external coaches in school club activities, such as those in junior high schools.

These guidelines will also apply to coaches in local clubs and are intended to create a system for removing coaches who engage in egregious behavior. The aim is to improve the coaching environment for club activities that have transitioned to local communities and ensure the safety of the athletes.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey, Log, did you know that external coaches for club activities can also be penalized?
Log: Yeah, I know. It seems like the Sports Agency is creating guidelines to prevent physical punishment and abusive language.
Chako: That sounds just like something out of a drama!
Log: I guess that’s true; it’s necessary because these are real issues we’re facing.
Navi: As the transition to community-based club activities progresses, the role of external coaches is becoming increasingly important. This new guideline is seen as part of the effort to protect the safety of the athletes.

Admin’s Note

The issues surrounding external coaches in club activities are serious, and I believe that the establishment of these disciplinary guidelines is a necessary step. In particular, the fact that these guidelines will also apply to coaches from local clubs is expected to have a wide-ranging impact. To create an environment where athletes can participate with peace of mind, such initiatives are essential. As was mentioned in the log, it is precisely because problems are occurring that measures need to be taken.