The good name of the Club should be maintained at all times with the help of coaches and their assistants agreeing and adhering to all Codes of Conduct.
Coaches should be fully inclusive to all levels of children’s abilities. A ‘village club’ attitude should always be upheld and not that of an academy team.
Coaches should encourage the payment of subscriptions from players and parents and ensure all players and parents have completed Club registration forms.
All coaches and their assistants are required to pay annual subscriptions for any child they have playing for the Club.
All coaches and anyone helping out at training or match days need to liaise with a Club Welfare Officer and ensure they have been cleared to help through the DBS process and hold the necessary safeguarding and first aid qualifications.
Any alterations to training times/pitch days etc., need to be checked with a member of the Club Committee.
All problems must be reported to a member of the Club Committee.
In addition, we expect coaches to follow the FA Coaches Code of Conduct:
On and off the field, I will:
- Always show respect to everyone involved in the game
- Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game
- Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour
- Always respect the Referee and encourage players to do the same
- Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
- Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour
- Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others
- Be gracious in victory and defeat
- Respect the facilities home and away
When working with players, I will:
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything
- Never tolerate any form of bullying
- Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age
- Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare officers, physiotherapists) for each player’s best interests
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, I may be:
- Required to meet with the club or league Welfare officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO).
- Suspended by the club from attending matches
- Suspended or fined by the County FA
- Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn