Coaches' and Staff's Code of Conduct

All Coaches and Staff, please remember to...

• Ensure good communication to all players and parents with regards to training times and match day arrangements.
• Be at the training venue in good time to inspect the training facility and set up your session.
• Be at the each match day venue in good time to welcome your players/set up.
• Complete and follow session plans and self reflection.
• Acknowledge absences (players/staff) to the group.
• Speak to players by name at least once in every session.
• Ensure players are continually challenged and encourage effort.
• Recognise, reinforce and reward hard work, positive attitude, effort and commitment.
• Discourage foul play and unsporting behaviour.
• Don't over use talented players, treat all players the equally.
• Show concern towards injured players, follow advice from doctors/physio's when a player is returning from injury
• Encourage players to respect and accept the judgement of the Match Officials without question.
• Never publicly criticise the Match Officials and shake hands with them after the game.
• Keep up to date with any new rules of the game.
• Remember you are coaching children..... DO NOT be a "win at all costs " coach.