• Promote the RESPECT campaign amongst your players, fellow coaches, parents and supporters
• Do not smoke while working with underage players
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with children based on mutual trust and respect
• Challenge bullying in any form whether physical or emotional. Bullying is not an acceptable behaviour be it from a young person, coach, parent / guardian, spectator or match official
• Coaches should encourage players at all times and when necessary offer direction and constructive feedback
• Children learn best through trial and error. Children and young people should not be afraid to risk error so as to learn
• The use of any form of physical punishment is prohibited as is any form of physical response to misbehaviour, unless it is by way of restraint
• Avoid incidents of horse play or role play or telling jokes that could be misinterpreted
• Never encourage players to consume non-prescribed drugs or take performance enhancing supplements.
• Avoid taking coaching sessions on your own
• Ensure that all players are suitably and safely attired to play
• Coach to be punctual and properly attired
• Set realistic but stretching goals that are achievable for all
• Keep a record of attendance at training and at games by both players and coaches
• Keep a record of any injuries and actions subsequently taken
• Make adequate provisions for First Aid services
• Do not encourage or permit players to play while injured
• In the case of head injuries, ensure that players are not allowed back on the field of play if there is any chance of concussion – If in doubt leave the player out
• Be aware of any special medical or dietary requirements of players as indicated on the registration forms or as informed by parents / guardians
• Encourage parents / guardians to play an active role in organising and assisting various activities for your teams and your Club
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