CoachBook Rules and Policies

CoachBook is meant to be a network for coaches to connect. We hope that everyone will conduct business in such a manner that this site remains a professional tool. With that in mind, here are some general policies for using the site:

- CoachBook is for sport professionals. That means anyone who is involved in sports in some manner and at any level--from the Pop Warner and Little League coaches to professional coaches. CoachBook is NOT designed for parents and teenagers. Anyone who joins CoachBook for the purpose of contacting coaches in regards to recruiting, social purposes, or to call in question the reputation of any coach in any manner will be banned from the network permanently with no warning.

- Any coach who has a concern about having a public profile can go to their settings box and make their profile "private." In private mode, the user's profile can only be viewed by those who are on the user's friend list.

- Promotion of your business, products, or services is encouraged on CoachBook. Please note that there is a big difference between "promotion" and "spamming." Promotion, when done properly, takes into account the personal side of networking. Spamming does not. When promoting something, first try to build a personal relationship with your target audience. If you have questions, please read this article for more tips to building positive relationships on this network: http://coachbook.ning.com/forum/topics/building-relationships-on

- Coaches are not required to use their real name on CoachBook, but they are encouraged to do so. If you are not comfortable with it, use something like "Coach Vasko"--something that will set you apart. User names on CoachBook are not exclusive, which is why we have about 20 "Dan's!" You can go to your settings and change your username at any time.

- Coaches are not required to upload a profile photo, but again, doing so makes your profile more personal and more approachable. If you ae looking to develop relationships thru networking, a profile photo is a must!

- Please refrain from using ALL CAPS in your entire post. All caps in a title or header is fine, but it is difficult to read an entire post written entirely in capital letters.