Codes of Conduct Introduction and Explanation.
Playing for the team, and for the team to win, is the most fundamental part of the game, but not winning at all cost. Fair play and respect for all others in the game is of great importance, and this code sets out the standards the club expects from its Managers and Coaches.
Coaches should be aware that they are key to the establishment of ethics in football. Their concept of ethics is their attitude directly affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the moral aspect of their conduct. They should also be aware that almost all of their decisions, choices, actions and targets have ethical implications
It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern for coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with that. However, the code calls for coaches to disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from coaches involved in coaching young people. The health, safety, welfare and moral education of young people are a first priority, before the achievement or the reputation of the club, school, coach or parent.
The Hampton FC codes of conduct are based on the FA Charter Standard Club Programme Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials
All Hampton FC Managers, Assistant Managers, Coaches and Club Officials must agree to abide by these codes of conducts
Hampton Football Club Respect Code of Conduct for coaches, team managers and club officials.
We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game. In the FA’s survey of 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable behaviour of over-competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline. Play your part and observe the Football Association’s Respect Code of Conduct in everything you do.
On and off the field, I will:
• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.
• Always respect the match officials’ decisions
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission
• Never engage in public criticism of the match officials
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.
When working with players, I will:
• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Ensure all activities I organise 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, league or The FA.
I may be:
• Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer
• Required to meet with the club committee
• Monitored by another club coach
• Required to attend a FA education course
• Suspended by the club from attending matches
• Suspended or fined by the County FA
• FACA membership withdrawn
• Required to leave or be sacked by the club.
In addition:
• My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn. | 
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