Managers and Coaches are key to the establishment of ethics in
football. Their concept of ethics and their attitude directly
affects the behaviour of players under their supervision. Managers
and Coaches are, therefore, expected to pay particular care to the
moral aspect of their conduct.
Managers and Coaches have to be aware that almost all of their
everyday decisions and choices of actions, as well as strategic
targets, have ethical implications.
It is natural that winning constitutes a basic concern
forManagers and Coaches. This code is not intended to conflict with
that. However, the code calls for Managers and Coaches to
disassociate themselves from a “win-at-all-costs” attitude.
Increased responsibility is requested from Managers and 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.
Rothwell Town Football Club have adopted the F.A. Coaches
Association Code of Conduct (which reflects the standards expressed
by the National Coaching Foundation and the National Association of
Sports Coaches) which forms the benchmark for all involved in
coaching:
- Coaches must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each
and every person and treat each equally within the context of
the sport.
- Coaches must place the well-being and safety of each player
above all other considerations, including the development of
performance.
- Coaches must adhere to all guidelines laid down by governing
bodies.
- Coaches must develop an appropriate working relationship
with each player based on mutual trust and respect.
- Coaches must not exert undue influence to obtain personal
benefit or reward.
- Coaches must encourage and guide players to accept
responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
- Coaches must ensure that the activities they direct or
advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and
ability of players.
- Coaches should, at the outset, clarify with the players
(and, where appropriate, parent) exactly what is expected of
them and also what they are entitled to expect from their coach.
- Coaches must co-operate fully with other specialists (e.g.
other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors,
physiotherapists) in the best interests of the player.
- Coaches must always promote the positive aspects of the
sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the Laws
of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the
Game or relevant rules and regulations or the use of prohibited
substances or techniques.
- Coaches must consistently display high standards of
behaviour and appearance.
- Coaches must not use or tolerate inappropriate language.