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Parents Code of Conduct

Parents must appreciate their children’s involvement in playing football should be primarily for his/her own personal enjoyment.
Parents must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat equally within the context of the sport. Praise positive aspects of play and avoid becoming frustrated or ridiculing young players by focusing on their failings.
Parents must place the well being and safety of each player above all other considerations, including the development of performance.
Parents must adhere to all guidelines laid down within the constitution and (he rules of’ the Football Association.
Parents must develop an appropriate supportive relationship with both the coach and their child based on mutual trust and respect.
Parents must not exert undue influence to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Parents must encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
Parents should at the outset and wherc appropriate seek clarification with the coach and players, exactly what is expected of them and also what they are entitled to expect from the coach and the player.
Parents must co-operate fully with specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports, scientists, doctors, and physiotherapists) in their own interest.
Parents 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.
Parents must consistently display high standards of behaviour
Parents must emphasise the importance of striving to win, not winning itself. Praise effort and performance more than results.