Professionalism

“A coach, an administrator, an athlete, who handles himself or herself stylishly-meaning calmly, fairly, with a feeling for the rightness of things-isa “professional.’” Hoch, David. "Professionalism." Coach & Athletic Director, vol. 69, no. 6, Jan. 2000, p. 10. EBSCOhost
It’s the way you go about yourself and the way you do your job that can define whether you are a professional or not

Courtesy: Being polite. Never being reluctant about saying “thank you” and “please.” Never being too busy, too tired, or too self-important to be courteous.
Trust: It is essential to keep a promise and your word. If you are too busy for anything like a certain responsibility, or a request, say “no.” People need to know that they can depend on you even when you say “no.”
Ethics and integrity: Doing the right thing, making the right decision, even though it may be unpopular and force you stand alone. That is what will make you stand out and help people trust you.
Personal appearance: To be taken seriously, you must dress appropriately. Attire that may be suitable for the gym might be all wrong for a meeting with other administrators, parents, or business people. It is important to make a good impression and project a good image.
Communication: This is very important. Your organization can run smoothly or roughly if you don’t communicate with each other. Communicating with each other will make running an organization a lot easier, and it will make the workplace a more enjoyable place to be in.