As a Team Manager, Coach or a Club Official you have a very important role in a players’ development, and we expect all our coaches to adhere to the following:

 

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

• Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition rules

 

When working with players, I will:

 

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything

• Refrain from and 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 or safeguard officers) for each players’ best interests

 

I understand 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

• Suspended by the Club from attending training and matches

• Suspended or fined by the County FA

• Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn