The Jamaican netball programme continues to rely on our local talent to coach our national teams. We are proud of this achievement as, over the years we have been able to maintain a high level of play and consistency in our ranking. We have proven that Jamaicans can be as good at sport coaching as foreign nationals. Most of our national coaches are the product of our coaching certification programme, which sees to the preparation of netball coaches in the island of Jamaica.

To ensure the proper management and administration of the coaching portfolio, the JNA has developed a Code of Ethics which is to be observed and practiced by all coaches (Question: Only national Coaches or club coaches too).

It is realized that Coaches serve a number of very important roles: those of teachers, role models, mentors, guardians and trainees.

Good coaches are always looking to provide athletes with the mental and physical tools capabilities that will equip them to learn, to compete, to win, and to uphold the highest spirit of sportsmanship.

The following tenets should therefore guide all Coaches in the interaction with all persons and groups associated with the sport of netball.

1. Treat each athlete as an individual and help him/her to reach their full potential.
2. Treat each athlete with respect thus encouraging reciprocal behavior.
3. Ensure that confidentiality with players is maintained.
4. Promote fair play and demonstrate respect for all other teams.
5. Accept both the guidelines and the rules that define and govern the sport.
6. Keep current with the latest coaching techniques, rule changes and continuously seek to improve on them.
7. Provide a safe environment for play, and routinely check that the equipment and facilities are safe.
8. Ensure that training and competitions are suitable for the age and fitness level of the athletes.
9. Help athletes to understand the benefit of sport.
10. Encourage athletes to participate in sport throughout their lives.
11. Encourage athletes to learn, know and understand the rules of the game.
12. Maintain athletes' interest and promote their enthusiasm towards sports.
13. Do not over train athletes.
14. Encourage athletes to observer good personal habits
15. Encourage athletes to maintain a healthy lifestyle and diet/meal plan.
16. Always lead by example.
17. Do not use foul or disrespectful language when communicating with athletes, administrators, officials, spectators or others.
18. Protect the right of every player to participate in the game.
19. Avoid engaging in any form of athlete harassment, including sexual, racial and disabilities.
20. Avoid any activities that can serve to publicly demoralize, ridicule or destabilize the institution that has entrusted you with the opportunity to serve as a coach.