Code of Conduct for Coaches

1. It’s a Coach’s duty to assist in developing the player to his fullest potential
2. Coach must lead a healthy sporting lifestyle for his players to follow
3. Developing the talent of individual players is MORE important than playing to win as a team at a young age.
4. Coach must be exemplary in his behaviour in order to demand the same from his players.
5. Coach should train his players according to their age and ability.
6. Allow players to express themselves and not stress them out by being abusive.
7. Give the player the opportunity to experience the different playing positions and a definitive choice of the best position should not be made before the age of 14/15 years old.
8. Results of matches are only important after the age of 14 years old.
9. Coach must keep himself abreast with the latest development in the world of football.
10. Be positive and always encourage the player.
11. Allow the player to solve the problem in the field of play during matches and not interfere by making decisions for him.
12.  Maintain record of all details pertaining to the player, including attendances at trainings and matches, skills test score, matches played, injury sustained, etc.
13. Coach must co-operate with other specialists for the benefit of his player.
14. Treat all players fairly and focus on the development of each player before team development.
15. Coach should be passionate and knowledgeable and be the first to report at the ground and the last to leave.
16. Coach must be well -versed in planning, conducting and evaluating his training sessions.

It is the coach’s duty to groom his player not only to become a good player but also a responsible citizen.