Coaches, Team Officials, Parents and Supporters
WINNING IS IMPORTANT BUT WE DO NOT WIN AT ALL COSTS
- Concentrate on developing skill
- Coach – don’t barrack
- Don’t focus on the opposition’s dubious tactics;
- Praise in public, criticise in private; don’t yell at the players;
- Play within the rules; teach the players to play hard but play fair;
- All players must get equal opportunity to play; irrespective of ability;
- All players are to receive equal match time up to and including under 12’s;
- Under13’s to under 15’s should play at least ½ a game;
- Match time for Under 16 & Under17 is at the coach’s discretion;
- Match times are subject to consistent attendance at games and training by players.
BE THE ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR TEAM
- Stay calm, don’t abuse the umpire or dispute an umpire’s decision. Remember most umpires are young and are learning the game too;
- Treat all players and parents with respect;
- No swearing; bad language does not win games;
- Treat club and opposition equipment and facilities as if they are your own;
- Recognise players regardless of their individual ability;