1. Unconditional respect: We offer and insist upon unconditional respect between teacher and student. Humiliating, embarrassing, demeaning or hurtful behavior is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.

2. Keep the kids safe: This is done through vigilance, awareness and safe training methods.

The next three principles I call the "Leadership Triad".

3. Clearly communicate expectations: Tell the kids what you expect of them.

4. Catch the kids doing things right: Focus on things gone right rather than things gone wrong. This positive re-inforcement will enhance the students self-worth and confidence. Henceforth creating an environment that the student wants to, "challenge themselves".

5. Discipline with natural consequences: The natural (and unpleasant) consequences of a poor decision should form the basis of our discipline, not "punishment."

6. Be enthusiastic: It shows you care and inspires others to care.

The next two principles I call the Teacher's Paradox.

7. Offer daily challenges: Going past perceived limitations is the only way to stretch and grow.

8. Offer daily successes: "Sense of accomplishment" is one of the most powerful motivators to "try again when the going gets tough."

9. Perpetual motion: Kids learn by doing, not by sitting or standing in line.

10. Creativity, variety, fun: Kids (and adults too, for that matter) learn best when there is an element of fun built into the training environment.

11. Love, empathy, and compassion as "effort dedicated toward helping oneself or another person change and grow." What is teaching and coaching if not that?