Evaluation of Classroom Managment Plan

So far my classroom manaement plan has been very effective. Miraculously, I have not sent a single student to the principal or called any parents because of misbehavior. I think this is due to the fact that al of my students repsect me and realize that I care about their achievement in the classroom. I don't know why this has been so easy. Some of my colleagues have told me that being a male and a football coach definitely has an affect on classroom management. I agree with them to a certain extent, however, I think the control I have over my class has alot to do with how I treat my students. The first day of class I told all of my students that I would treat them as young adults. This wasy very effective because I think students have this preconceived perception that their teachers are dictators. I felt that it was very important to to have what I call a "Learning Democracy". This means that the students wil aid in their own learning which includes the management of the classroom. Overall, I will keep my classroom mangement the same. I have had a few problems with students coming in late to class and need to create some rules and consequences for tardiness.