DO NOT PLAY FOOTBALL WITH CHILDREN. BE CAREFUL WITH DEMONSTRATIONS.
Be well prepared. Plan your coaching sessions beforehand.
Place the well being of Children/players above all considerations.
Guide and support players rather than dominate and indoctrinate so they can learn to think for themselves and be creative.
Encourage players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Check all equipment thoroughly to ensure its safety and appropriateness for your respective team. This includes quantity and cleanliness of equipment.
Check all playing kit before and after games (shirt/shorts/socks N0’s, match balls, kicking in balls also first aid kit and water bottles)
Arrive at the training ground (weather match or training) before everyone and be the last to leave at the end of session or match.
Coaches must display a high standard of behaviour and appearance.
Coaches must conduct themselves at all times in an ethical and professional manner and shall observe the highest standards of integrity and fair play.
Promote positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws of the Game, poor behaviour or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.
Learn player’s names, but try not to use nicknames.
Take responsibility to ensure changing rooms are left clean and tidy after training and games (this can be developed with player participation and support)
Treat officials and opponents with due respect, both in victory and defeat.
When dealing with individual players try to ensure that another adult is present.
Do not transport players on your own in your car; refer to club child protection policy for further clarification.
Managers & Coaches/Assistants should be familiar with Highfield Rangers child protection policy.
Managers & Coaches/Assistants should be familiar with Highfield Rangers Anti-Bullying Policy and Anti-Racism policies.