- Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being
- Within the context of the activity, treat everyone equally regardless of sex, ethnic origin or religion.
- Ensure the players' time spent with you is a positive experience
- All players are deserving of equal attention and opportunities.
- Treat each player as an individual
- Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each individual player.
- Help each player reach their full potential.
- Be fair, considerate and honest with the players
- Be professional in and accept responsibility for your actions
- Language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation should display high standards.
- Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved with the sport, including opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, parents and spectators.
- Encourage players to display these qualities.
- Make a commitment to providing a quality service to your players
- Maintain or improve your current accreditation.
- Seek continual improvement through performance appraisal and ongoing coaches education.
- Provide a training program that is planned and sequential.
- Maintain appropriate records.
- Operate within the rules and the spirit of the sport
- The guidelines of national and international bodies governing the sport should be followed.
- Physical contact with the players should be:
- Appropriate for the situation.
- Necessary for the player's skill development.
- Refrain from any form of personal abuse towards the players
- This includes verbal abuse, physical and emotional abuse.
- Be alert to any form of abuse directed towards your players from other sources whilst in your charge.
- Refrain from any form of sexual harrassment towards your players
- Sexual harrassment is not tolerated and will result in instant dismissal from the position, and the club.
- Provide a safe environment for training and competition
- Ensure equipment and facilities meet safe standards.
- Equipment rules and the environment need to be appropriate for the age and ability of the players.
- Ensure that all players use appropriate safety equipment at all times whilst participating in the sport under your charge, i.e. mouth guards, shin pads, etc.
- Show concern and caution towards sick and injured players
- Provide a modified training program where appropriate.
- Allow further partipation in training and competition only when appropriate.
- Seek medical advice when required.
- Maintain the same interest and support towards sick and injured players.
- Be a positive role model for the sport and players
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