Code of Conduct - Code of Conduct 1
PLAYERS & COACHES
Players & Coaches should:
* Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, supporters, match officials and administration in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the footballing environment.
* Understand the values of loyalty and commitment from supporters, club staff and their team mates.
* Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in football to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
* Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they should tell a member of the club staff in order that this problem be remedied.
* Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
* Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
* Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
* Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
* Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
* Play to the Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees' decision even if they appear to make a mistake.
* Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.
* Treat all players, as they would like to be treated themselves.
Coaches should:
* Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching players.
* Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.
* Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
* Be a positive role model - think what this implies.
* Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.
* Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner to all players, both during coaching sessions and matches.
* Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand.
* Never allow a player to train or play when injured.
* Recognise that players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or unacceptable risk of injury.
* Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management.
* Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line with the current FA Coaching Manual.
* Coach to the rules laid down in the FA Coaching Manual and keep themselves updated on rule changes.
Players & Coaches should:
* Recognise and appreciate the efforts made by coaches, supporters, match officials and administration in providing the opportunity to play the game and enjoy the footballing environment.
* Understand the values of loyalty and commitment from supporters, club staff and their team mates.
* Recognise that every player has a right to expect their involvement in football to be safe and free from all types of abuse.
* Understand that if an individual or group of players feel they are not being treated in a manner that is acceptable, then they should tell a member of the club staff in order that this problem be remedied.
* Remember that skill development, fun and enjoyment are the most important parts of the game.
* Be attentive at all training and coaching sessions.
* Work equally hard for themselves and their team - both will then benefit.
* Recognise good play by all players on their team and by their opponents.
* Be a sportsman - win with dignity, lose with grace.
* Play to the Laws of the Game and accept, without question, all referees' decision even if they appear to make a mistake.
* Control their emotions. Verbal or physical abuse of team mates, opponents, coaches, match officials or spectators is not acceptable.
* Treat all players, as they would like to be treated themselves.
Coaches should:
* Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching players.
* Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.
* Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
* Be a positive role model - think what this implies.
* Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage players to behave with dignity in all circumstances.
* Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner to all players, both during coaching sessions and matches.
* Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to hand.
* Never allow a player to train or play when injured.
* Recognise that players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or unacceptable risk of injury.
* Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle management.
* Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line with the current FA Coaching Manual.
* Coach to the rules laid down in the FA Coaching Manual and keep themselves updated on rule changes.
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