Manager or Coach Code of Contact

If you are a Manager or Coach, you agree to all of the below:

Within the role of manager or coach, I will:

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each person, treating each equally in the context of sport
  • When using the managers and Coaches WhatsApp message groups show support, respect and help for all
  • Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward
  • Make sure that qualifications are constantly up to date. DBS has to be in place before working with children and all other qualifications need to be held. (These will be reimbursed after 1 year of being with the club)
  • Clarify at the outset with parents what is expected of them and what they should expect from me as manager/coach
  • Ensure that players and parents of players new to the club have a proper induction into club policy and code of conduct
  • Ensure that any footage on any recording device at training and/or matches will be given to Kewford if requested, who can share with different governing bodies on their request i.e. The FA.
  • At all times promote the code of conduct to players, parents, spectators and officials
  • Attend, or provide a representative from the team to attend all AGM and Managers/Coaches meetings for Kewford Eagles FC. None attendance will result in a fine, which will be donated to the clubs chosen charity

Respect on and off the field

  • Use my position to set a positive example for the people I am responsible for
  • Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
  • Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
  • Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour, be a positive role model to follow
  • Respect the match official’s decision
  • Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
  • Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour
  • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on other participants, facility users or neighbours
  • Be gracious in victory and defeat

When working with players, I will:

  • Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
  • Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player based on trust and respect
  • Clarify at the outset with players what is expected of them and what they should expect from me as manager/coach
  • Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
  • Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity
  • Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests
  • When new players come training or join your team, please make sure that the correct procedures and rules have been followed which have been set out by your league (Registrations, transfers, notice to approach, poaching etc.)

I understand that if I do not follow the Code of Conduct, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA or The FA, I may be:

  • Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer
  • Suspended by the club from attending matches
  • Suspended or fined by the County FA
  • Required to leave or be sacked by the club
  • In relation to recording footage – failure to produce this evidence will lead to the individual team incurring fines which will be at the discretion of the club, along with the management and coaching team being subject to disciplinary action following any internal investigation

In addition:

  • My FA Coaching License may be withdrawn

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