Code of Conduct for Team Officials



*est. 1973*		*12 November, 2008*

Code of Conduct for Coaches /Team Managers / Assistant Managers / Team Officials

· Promote good attitude towards the game, players, coaches, officials, opponents and spectators. Guide players to accept responsibility, individually and collectively, for behaviour and performance.

· Ensure all your players respect the need for fair play within the Laws of the Game.

· Know why you are there. To assist in your player's football education and to set an example of the conduct expected from your players and parents of behaviour during matches / training / other related football events.

· Be aware of the different abilities and the different needs of individual players. Ensure coaching is relevant and commensurate with the age of the players, following a specific curriculum.

· Respect all players, as you would like to be respected.

· Ensure you adhere to the code of conduct set for the parents / guardians and players.

· Be consistent; use justified praise and constructive criticism.

· Ensure a safe environment for games and training. Take account of the requirements of Child Protection legislation and see that it is adhered to.

· Continuous Professional Development, attend courses and meetings to develop coaching knowledge and skills.

· Be fully prepared and always punctual for coaching sessions and games. Maintain a professional appearance while coaching / managing.

· Provide regular feedback to players and parents, both verbal and written performance reports.

· Be responsible, or delegate responsibility, for the control of all club kit and equipment during training or games.

· Ensure that all parents / guardians, any relatives / friends who attend games, training and all players understand and accept this code of conduct, by their signature

Ensure that any serious breach of this Code of Conduct is brought to the attention of the Chelmsford City Youth FC Football Management Committee.