5. Coaches conduct guide

Bourne Blades Football Club - Code Of Conduct for Managers & Coaches
(last amended 04-09-2008)

1. Always respect your players.
2. Always arrive on time.
3. Always have the correct equipment available.
4. Always have a First Aid kit available.
5. Be available to attend the appropriate FA training courses as advised by the Committee.
6. Show no favouritism towards players.
7. Display good sportsmanship and Fair Play at all times.
8. Avoid all forms of gamesmanship.
9. Always be honest with players, parents and guardians.
10. Any complaints regarding match officials should be passed onto the Club Secretary and not dealt with by yourself at any time.
11. Don’t use or tolerate inappropriate language.
12. Show due respect for the interests of supporters both home and away.
13. Remember you are responsible for the behaviour of players, parents and supporters during training sessions and matches.
14. Encourage and praise the players at all times, never put unnecessary pressure on a player.
15. Know your players, each have their own personalities and will respond differently.