Always work in a publicly open environment. Avoid being private/unobserved situations with a young person.
Ensure that at least one other adult is present during training sessions.
Situations may occur when in order to teach or coach certain techniques it is necessary to make contact with a player. In such instances the following must apply:
The players and parents must be made aware of context in which this may happen when joining the Club.
Physical contact should only be used when there is no other alternative of coaching a technique, or in an emergency.
Avoid inappropriate or unnecessary contact.
If groups have to be supervised in the changing rooms ensure that the adults work in pairs, and that gender is appropriate.
Ensure that if mixed teams are taken away, they are accompanied by male and female adult members.
Keep a written record of any injury that occurs, along with the details of any treatment given.
Place the welfare of each young person before winning or achieving goals.
Only work within the limitations, of your and knowledge and qualifications.
Keep up to date with knowledge and technical skills.
Recognise the developmental needs and capacity of young people avoiding excessive training or competition and not push them against their will.
Give enthusiastic and constructive feedback; avoid negative criticism.
Build balanced relationships based on trust empowering children to share in the decision making process
Behave in an exemplary manner; be an excellent role model.
Make sport fun and enjoyable and encourage fair play, and never condone the use of prohibited substances.
