Club Officials – Managers & Coaches – Code Of Conduct

ON AND OFF THE FIELD, I WILL:

Adhere to Club Values at all times.

OUR VALUES            

RESPECT

We treat our teammates, opponents, officials, and club members, respectfully.

INTEGRITY

We act in a fair, consistent, and transparent manner.

TEAMWORK

We (players, managers, parents, volunteers, and committee members) work and collaborate both on and off the pitch; this is our club.

INCLUSIVITY

We promote and deliver an environment for all to enjoy the game of football.

EXCELLENCE

We strive to be the best in all that we do; the way we play, engage with others, and promote the values of our club.

I WILL,

  • Use my position to set a positive example for the young people I am responsible for.
  • Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials, and spectators.
  • Show respect to other Hutton Managers and Coaches, the Club’s Football Management Committee and Trustees.
  • Not engage in any form of abuse either verbally, on e-mail or on social media, what’s app etc
  • Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game.
  • Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.
  • 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 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
  • Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
  • Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
  • Ensure all activities I organize 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.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, 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 removed from my position within the Club.

IN ADDITION:

  • My FA Coaching License may be withdrawn.