· Respect participants' rights, dignity and worth equally.
· Be positive, encourage and promote a sense of achievement.
· Player Development, Welfare and enjoyment first, as opposed to winning at all costs.
· Ensure the principles of FAIR PLAY and abiding by the rules. Actively discourage children/young players from abusing referees, officials, team mates or opponents (take off offending players).
· Recognize the development needs of each child.
· Plan and prepare sessions to suit the group's needs, age appropriate, inclusive in a fun and enjoyable way.
· Involve parents/guardians and league members in what they do.
· Be qualified and up-to-date with appropriate skills and knowledge.
· Display the right attributes in your role with young people.
· Be aware of proscribed behaviour in the F.A.I. Codes.
· Encourage participation and fun.
· Emphasise and praise effort.
· Be aware of children’s feelings.
· Teach players to respect different cultures
· Encourage and be positive during sessions so that players leave with a sense of achievement.
· Set challenging, realistic but achievable goals.
· Do not seek unfair advantage for yourself, your players or club.
· Be aware of safety/rules checks; first aid; liaise with parents/guardians.
· Report your concerns / seek advice from Club Child Welfare Officer.
· Avoid over-training/coaching and emphasis on winning/competition.
· Be a role model...Promote our game.