A Code of Conduct for a football club is crucial to establish clear expectations and promote a positive environment for all members, including players, coaches, parents, and spectators.
Here’s ours;
Players
Do
Learn and abide by the laws of the game
Listen & do what your coaches ask of you
Accept the decisions of the coaches / match officials
Play skilfully
Play to win but enjoy yourself
Be a modest winner and gracious in defeat
Praise skilful play by team mates and opponents
Be in control of your temper
Arrive at training / matches in plenty of time
Be polite to everybody
Practice / improve your techniques
Do Not
Argue or disagree with coaches,
referees or lines men
Appeal for decisions
Lose your self control
Lose your temper
Retaliate
Play unfairly
Over react when our team scores
Abuse or intimidate opponents or team mates
Time waste
Swear
Spit at anyone
Adults
Do
Embrace the Football Associations “Respect” campaign
Praise rather than criticise – coaches as well as players
Applaud skilful play on both teams
Emphasise skilful play first, winning second
Praise good behaviour & attitudes
Display patience & persistence
Set high standards of behaviour – be a role model
Be consistent
Help understand the rules
Respect the decissions of coaches and match officials
Understand that players of all abilities deserve their chance to participate
Get involved with the club – help out where ever you can
Do Not
Cross “Respect” lines or gather behind goals
Over coach or manipulate players
Shout, scream or swear
Argue with coaches, match officials or other parents
Become violent or threaten violence
Use sarcasm
Challenge decisions made by coaches or match officials
Ignore or put down those who need your help most
Assess players by their inabilities
Encourage players to play unfairly
Send your child to training or matches if they are unwell