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MANAGERS, COACHES & CLUB OFFICIALS

As a Team Manager, Coach or a Club Official you have a very important role in a players’ development, and we expect all our coaches to adhere to the following:

 

On and off the field, I will:

 

  • Always show respect to everyone involved in the game

  • Stick to the rules and celebrate the spirit of the game

  • Encourage fair play and high standards of behaviour

  • Always respect the referee and encourage players to do the same

  • Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission

  • Never engage in, or tolerate offensive, insulting or abusive behaviour

  • Be aware of the potential impact of bad language on others

  • Be gracious in victory and defeat

  • Respect the facilities home and away

  • Know and abide by the laws, rules and spirit of the game and the competition rules

  • Wear supplied VPR clothing at all times

 

When working with players, I will:

 

  • Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything

  • Refrain from and never tolerate any form of bullying

  • Ensure all activities are suited for the players’ ability and age

  • Work with others (e.g. officials, doctors, welfare or safeguard officers) for each players’ best interests

 

I understand if I do not follow the code, I may be:

 

  • Required to meet with the Club or League Welfare Officer or your CFA Designated Safeguarding Officer

  • Suspended by the Club from attending training and matches

  • Suspended or fined by the County FA

  • Required to leave, lose my position and/or have my license withdrawn

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