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1. Code of Conduct 1


Code of Conduct for Coaches

Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic targets, have ethical implications.
It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This Code of Conduct is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a "win-at-all-costs" attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club, coach or parent.
Set out below is The F.A. Coaches Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of Sports Coaches), which forms the benchmark for all involved in coaching with the Club:

1. Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.

2. Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.

3. Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.

4. Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.

5. Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

6. Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

7. Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.

8. Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.

9. Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.

10. Coaches 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.

11. Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.

12. Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

ights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat equally within the context of the sport.
Players must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the constitution and the code of conduct by the club.
Players must develop an appropriate working relationship with the coach based on mutual trust and respect.
Players must accept responsibility for their own behavior and performance, and not argue with the referee's or the assistant referee's, managers or assistants.
Players should at the outset, clarify with the coach (and where appropriate, their parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from other players.
Players must co-operate fully with the specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in their own interest.
Players must always adhere to positive aspects of the sport (e.g. Fair play) and never condone violations of the laws of the game, behavior contrary to the spirit of the laws of the game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Players must consistently display high standards of behavior.

Players must appreciate the importance of striving to win, and not winning itself.

Players must always be positive, train hard, and more than anything else ENJOY THE GAME