Code of Conduct for Coaches/Managers
- Coaches/Managers must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each person equally within the context of the sport.
- Coaches/Managers must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
- Coaches/Managers must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the Club Constitution and the rules of The Football Association.
- Coaches/Managers must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
- Coaches/Managers must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
- Coaches/Managers must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
- Coaches/Managers must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
- Coaches/Managers should, at the outset, clarify with the player (and, where appropriate, their parents/guardians) exactly what is expected of them and what they are entitled to expect from their Manager/Coach.
- Coaches/Managers must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
- Coaches/Managers must always promote the appropriate Code of Conduct and positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) to players, parents/guardians and spectators alike. Never condone any violations of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
- Coaches/Managers must consistently display high standards of behaviour and experience and be a role model for players, parents, guardians and spectators, failure to do so may result in the club taking disciplinary action.
Code of Conduct for Parents/Guardians
· Do not force an unwilling child to participate in football.
· Remember children are involved in football for their enjoyment, not yours.
· Encourage your child to play to the Laws of the Game and NEVER to argue with Referees and other officials.
· Teach your child that honest effort is more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment.
· Turn losing into winning by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a game.
· Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team and members of the opposition.
· Do not question the Referees' judgement or honesty. Remember he/she is only human with the same feelings as you and, like you, sometimes may make an honest mistake.
· Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from children's football.
· Recognise the value and importance of coaches who are all volunteers. They give their time and resources to provide football for your child.
· Read the Laws of the Game to understand better what you are looking at and commenting on.
· Parents/Guardians must adhere to the Club's Constitution. Failure to do so could result in disciplinary action being taken by the Club's Committee.
· Parents are ultimately responsible for the payment of any fines/s incurred by their child. Full payment MUST be made to the Club, failure to do so will result in the appropriate action being taken by the Club's Committee.
· The Club totally opposes the consumption of alcohol at the pitch side or the immediate surrounding areas at any event whilst representing the Club.
· Parents/Guardians must always promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and NEVER condone violations of the Laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
· Parents/Guardians must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
· Promote this code of conduct
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