Play your part and observe the Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and Club officials at all times. Only people with an FA DBS is permitted to coach for a team and this person must be added to the FA Whole Game System by the Club Secretary prior to them coaching.
I will:
- Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
- Adhere to the Laws of the Game
- Display and promote high standards of behaviour
- Always respect the match officials’ decisions
- Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
- Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
- Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour any pay any fines that may be issued if my behaviour was ever deemed inappropriate
- Comply with all regulations set by my Club and The Football Association regarding Covid-19 and ensure that all present at my sessions or matches are also compliant
When working with players, I will:
- Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
- Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
- Ensure the parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
- Refrain from, and refuse to tolerate any form of bullying and/or abuse
- Refrain from taking part in any session as a playing member with children under 16
- Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
- Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
- Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, experience, age and maturity
- Report any concerns regarding the welfare of any person at the Club to the Club Welfare Officer, County FA Safeguarding Lead or through the FA Whistleblowing policy
- Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests
- Uphold the CORE values of GTFC
- Ensure that no person is involved in coaching the team or in contact with any players where they are not a named coach or they do not hold an FA DBS
I understand that if I do not follow The Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my Club, the appropriate league or County FA. I may:
- Be required to apologise to my team, parents and/or any other person at the Club
- Receive a formal warning from the Club, League and/or County FA
- Be required to attend a disciplinary hearing with the Club, League and/or County FA
- Be suspended from attending matches and/or training
- Be required to leave the Club
In addition:
- My Club, may make the appropriate league or County FA aware of any infringements of The Code of Conduct
- County FA could impose a fine and suspension against my Club/me and I would be responsible for paying that fine
