Together Everyone Achieves More

Coaches should be qualified or presently on an FA coaching course, have attended a Child Protection Course and obtained Police clearance.

Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in football; they have to be aware that almost all of their everyday decisions and choices of actions have ethical implications.

The Club calls for Coaches to disassociate themselves from a "win at all costs" attitude, but the Club does have a policy of playing the strongest side possible, so that our Teams are competitive and compete well within our League and Tournaments.

The health and safety, welfare and moral education of our young Members are a priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the Club, Coach or Parent.

Coaches MUST:

- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat equally within the context of the sport.

- Place the well-being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development and performance.

- Adhere to the guidelines laid down by governing bodies.

- Develop an appropriate working relationship with each player, based on mutual trust and respect.

- Not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.

- Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

- Ensure that the activities they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the players.

- At the outset, clarify with the players (and where appropriate, parents) exactly what is expected of them, and also what they are entitled to expect from the Club.

- Always promote the position aspects of the sport (ie. fair play) and never condone violation of the laws of the game. Behave contrary to the spirit of the game or relevant rules and regulations, or the use of prohibited substances or techniques.

- Consistently display high standards of behaviour

- Whilst attending training and matches wear the club logo'd clothing provided (Jacket, T-Shirt, Shorts, Socks, Jumper etc)

- Not use or tolerate inappropriate language.

- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the session is due to start and have the session pre-planned and organised.

All team managers must ensure themselves or an appropiate representative from their team be present at each of the managers monthly meetings held throughout the season. These meetings take place the last Thursday of every month, 8pm at Filtrona Club, South Shields, immediatley after the Monkton League meeting.