The FA Charter Standard Club Programme
Code of Conduct for Coaches
Patchway Athletic Football Club
Code of Conduct for Coaches
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.
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, parents) exactly what is
expected of them and also what they, as players, 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.Not to use or tolerate inappropriate
language.
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