Due to the nature of any coaching it will often be the case that many players will
come and go. Our jobs as coaches is to make sure the settling in period and departure of the
players are as smooth as possible ensuring their time at the football club is an enjoyable one.
It is vital that the persona we give off to parents is one of togetherness and unity always
having a constant message.

TRAINING PROCEDURE

All coaches are to:
Δ Arrive at least 30 mins before training is due to start
Δ Only wear official training kit and footwear
Δ Provide appropriate session plan
Δ If assisting a session, to be aware of or have seen session plan
Δ Ensure that the player register is filled in
Δ Help to get equipment collected after training and return it to the appropriate
secure storage area
Δ Ensure that all players leave with their parents/guardian
When coaching please be aware of the following guidelines:
Δ Always have a lively and positive attitude when working
Δ Be aware of the level and age of players and their capabilities.
This must confirm your expectations
Δ Ensure that your demonstrations are well explained
Δ Always be positive with the players even when they fail as they try new techniques
Δ Encourage positive play. We want players to express themselves
Δ Always understand the aims and objectives of the sessions
Δ Ensure distances, dimensions etc are relevant to players physical capabilities
Δ Encourage players at all times
Δ Always praise them when they do something right
Soccer

Data policy

Role of a Club/Soccer School Director

• To provide all staff on the Soccer school with an itinerary at least one week before the school starts
• Make sure all staffing and equipment is in place for the school ahead
• Welcome the attendees and parents with a brief talk about the Club/Soccer School explaining
what it is the children will be doing over the duration of the course
• Sort the children into groups according to age
• Allocate the staff to a group
• Oversee the Club/Soccer School to make sure it runs smoothly. If needed liase with the
co-ordinator
• Provide the coach’s with a daily schedule e.g. times/sessions
• Collate all names of talented players on the Club/Soccer School and log them with Adam Flynn
or Heather Maguire
• Make sure all children are signed out by the parent/guardian with the group leader at the
end of each day
• On the last day provide all groups with prizes, certificates and medals etc
• Organise and lead the presentation on the last day of the Club/Soccer School
• Thank the club who have hosted the Club/Soccer School
• Equipment stored away correctly
• Facilities to be left in a tidy condition
• Only the Club/Soccer School director to deal with Press/media and to only discuss the Club/Soccer
School. Do not get drawn into discussions about the first team
• Make sure that no photograph’s are being taken by anyone other than the clubs official
photographer
• Club/Soccer School director to deal with any parents or any problems that may arise
• If a parent/guardian is late to pick up there child contact the parent/
guardian and ask the child’s coach to accompany the child until the
parent/guardian arrives
• The Director of the Club/lubSoccer School is responsible for providing a report at the
end of each school as to how it went and the behaviour and manner of the
staff throughout.

Terms and Conditions

GENERAL PROCEDURES

1. BE AWARE OF CHILD PROTECTION ISSUES AND ABIDE BY ALL CLUBS GUIDELINES
2. ENSURE NO CHILD IS LEFT ON THEIR OWN AT ANY TIME
3. DO NOT BE IN ATTENDANCE OF A CHILD ON YOUR OWN
4. AT NO TIME SHOULD COACHES ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTING AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD
5. REPORT ANY ACCIDENT AND OR INJURY TO THE HEAD COACH, WHO CAN THEN
FOLLOW THE CLUB MEDICAL REFERRAL SYSTEM
6. PROVIDE A FULL REPORT ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE OF EQUIPMENT TO HEAD COACH
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
7. ARRIVE IN GOOD TIME TO PREPARE COACHING SESSIONS IN ORDER THAT PLAYERS
ENJOY MAXIMUM COACHING TIME
8. MAKE FUN AND ENJOYMENT A CENTRAL ELEMENT OF ALL COACHING SESSIONS
9. HAVE COMPLETE RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT AND PLAYING KIT SUPPLIED BY THE
CLUB
10. ALWAYS ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL AND APPROPRIATE MANNER IN THE PURSUANCE
OF MAINTAINING THE HIGH STANDARDS OF CREDIBILITY AND INTEGRITY ASSOCIATED
WITH ELITE SOCCER DEVELOPMENT
11. ENSURE CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO CO-OPERATE, WITH TEAM MATES AND
THEIR OPPONENTS
12. ENSURE CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO COMPETE TO WIN (TO WIN FAIRLY, SKILLFULLY AND
WITHIN THE LAWS OF THE GAME)
13. REFER ANY PROBLEMS TO THE HEAD COACH
14. ENSURE PARENTS DO NOT COACH FROM THE SIDE