Set out below is The FA 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.
·Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
·Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
·Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing bodies.
·Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
·Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
·Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
·Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
·Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players (and, where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them and also what they, as players, are entitled to expect from their coach.
·Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
·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.
·Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance.
·Not to use or tolerate inappropriate language.
Code of Conduct for Players
Obligations towards the game
A player should:
·Make every effort to develop their own sporting abilities, in terms of skill, technique, tactics and stamina.
·Give maximum effort and strive for the best possible performance during a game, even if his team is in a position where the desired result has already been achieved.
·Avoid all forms of gamesmanship, and time-wasting.
·Not use inappropriate language.
·Ensure that they arrive on time with all their kit.
Obligations towards one’s own team
A player should:
·Make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game to help his own team win.
·Give positive encouragement and advice at all times.
Respect for the Laws of the Game and competition rules
A player should:
·Know and abide by the Laws, rules and spirit of the game as well as any competition rules.
·Accept success and failure, victory and defeat, equally.
·Resist any temptation to take banned substances or use banned techniques.
Respect towards Opponents
A player should:
·Treat opponents with due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game, or the opponents attitude towards them.
·Safeguard the physical fitness of opponents, avoid violence and rough play, and help injured opponents.
Code of Conduct - Supporters
A parent’s/carer’s/spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child’s attitude towards:
·Other players
·Officials
·Managers
·Spectators.
This club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children - not just their own - and will encourage parents/carers/spectators to:
·Applaud the opposition as well as their own team
·Avoid coaching the child during the game
·Refrain from shouting and screaming
·Respect the referee’s decision
·Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented
·Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.
The club will ensure that parents/carers/spectators agree and adhere to the Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Children Policy.
