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- Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and
every
person and treat each equally within the context of the sport.
- Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player
above all
other considerations, including the development of performance.
- Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing
bodies.
- Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship with
each
player based on mutual trust and respect.
- Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit
or
reward.
- Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility
for
their own behaviour and performance.
- Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or advocate
are
appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of players.
- Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the player (and,
where
appropriate, their parents) exactly what is expected of them and
also
what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
- Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g. other
coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists)
in the
best interests of the player.
- 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.
- Coaches must consistently display high standards of behaviour
and
appearance.
- Only female coaches, managers or parents of the club wil be
allowed in the female changing rooms, any medical treatment will
only be done in the presence of a female coach and or parent/carer.
- Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.
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Any breach of any provision(s) of this Code of Conduct by a Coach
shall
constitute a breach of the Rules of The Football Association and shall
be dealt
with under the procedures as set out in the Rules of The Football
Association.
The Football Association and The FA Coaches Association wish to
acknowledge the valuable contribution of The National Coaching Foundation
and The National Association of Sports Coaches in creating this Code
of
Conduct. The Football Association also supports, and recommends clubs
bring to the attention of all staff and volunteers, the Home Office
booklet
‘Caring for Young People and the Vulnerable’, guidance for
preventing the
abuse of trust.
Further Information on the FA Coaches Code of Conduct can be
found at www.thefa.com
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