Coaches Code of Conduct

The health and safety of the players is of paramount importance and should be put
ahead of everything else.

• Know the official rules of the game and the rules of the Association to which your
team is connected. Explain relevant rules to the players.
• Respect the rules, match officials, players from all teams, and all coaches.
• Refrain from yelling negative comments at match officials, players and other
coaches. If you wish to speak to an official, please do so in a civil manner at the
appropriate time and out of the earshot of the players.
• Be a role model for your players and set a good example.
• Wear appropriate attire to look like a coach.
• Be responsible for the conduct of your players.
• Be positive and supportive of all players.
• Maintain self-control at all times.
• Have a good working relationship with the team manager.
• Prepare your team for games and training with a structured warm up and end with a cool/warm down.
• Create a fun and enjoyable environment for the players during training and games.

Discuss Players Code of Conduct with the players.
• Be responsible looking after and returning all coaching equipment.
• Work together with the FDM to help the club move forward.

By agreeing to coach a Coastal Spirit Football team you are agreeing to abide by the Code of Conduct.

APPROPRIATE FOOTWEAR

A survey conducted by the English FA Medical Department in 2004 showed that most
injuries in Youth soccer are intrinsic injuries. Intrinsic injuries are self-inflicted injuries
such as muscle tears and sprains from sudden acceleration, over stretching or falling
awkwardly. 15% of these injuries were down to inappropriate footwear such as long
studs on hard ground, lack of grip and even too much grip.
In the US inappropriate footwear counted for 25% of cruciate ligament injuries in male
players from 13 years and upwards. The percentage for females was even higher.
Please take the time to check what footwear your players are wearing. If it is not serving
its purpose please advise the player and parents.

GOALPOST SAFTEY

At least 38 fatalities occurred in the USA during the period 1979- 2004. All of these were
linked to unanchored portable or homemade goals.
In the US, 120 people per year require hospital treatment due to unsafe goalposts. Most
serious injuries and deaths have been the result of blunt force trauma to the head. neck,
chest and limbs.
Horseplay such as swinging on the cross bar has caused many of these accidents.

ENJOY YOUR FOOTBALL