FA Respect Code Club Officials

We all have a responsibility to promote high standards of behaviour in the game.

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In The FA’s survey of over 37,000 grassroots participants, behaviour was the biggest 

concern in the game. This included the abuse of match officials and the unacceptable

behaviour of over-competitive parents, spectators and coaches on the sideline.

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Play your part and observe the Football Association's Respect Code of Conduct

in everything you do.

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On and off the field, I will:

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_ Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials,opposition players,coaches,managers,officials and Spectators.

_ Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game.

_ Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.

_ Always respect the match officials’ decisions.

_ Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.

_ Never engage in public criticism of the match officials.

_ Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

_ Required to leave or be sacked by the club.

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When working with players, I will:

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_ Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.

_ Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me.

_ Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations.

_ Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying.

_ Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem.

_ Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.

_ Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity.

_ Co-operate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.

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I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by my club, County FA, league or the FA.

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I may be:

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_ Required to meet with the club, league or County Welfare Officer.

_ Required to meet with the club committee.

_ Monitored by another club coach

_ Required to attend a FA education course

_ Suspended by the club from attending matches.

_ Suspended or fined by the County FA.

_ FACA membership withdrawn.

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In addition:

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._ My FACA (FA Coaches Association) membership may be withdrawn.

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