• ^{Concentrate on developing skill}

• ^{Coach - don’t barrack}

• ^{Don’t focus on the opposition’s dubious tactics;}

• ^{Praise in public, criticise in private; don’t yell at the players;}

• ^{Play within the rules; teach the players to play hard but play fair;}

• ^{All players must get equal opportunity to play; irrespective of ability;}

• ^{All players are to receive equal match time up to and including under 12’s;}

• ^{Under13’s to under 15’s should play at least ½ a game;}

• ^{Match time for Under 16 & Under17 is at the coach’s discretion;}

• ^{Match times are subject to consistent attendance at games and training by players.}

^{BE THE ROLE MODEL FOR YOUR TEAM}

• ^{Stay calm, don’t abuse the umpire or dispute an umpire’s decision. Remember most umpires are young and are learning the game too;}

• ^{Treat all players and parents with respect;}

• ^{No swearing; bad language does not win games;}

• ^{Treat club and opposition equipment and facilities as if they are your own;}

• ^{Recognise players regardless of their individual ability;}

• ^{Use the runner to deliver messages; avoiding yelling at players on the ground;} 

• ^{Avoid confrontation with opposing clubs’ officials and spectators at all costs;} 

• ^{Club jackets or polo shirts are to be worn when representing the club.} 

^{BUILD SELF ESTEEM IN YOUR TEAM} 

• ^{Teach players that racial, religious or colour vilification is unacceptable;} 

• ^{Provide positive feedback and constant encouragement to your team;}

• ^{Teach the players that a champion team will always beat a team of champions;}

• ^{Ensure that playing the game and training is fun for all;} 

• ^{Praise the team effort.}

^{KNOW THE RULES OF THE COMPETITION} 

• ^{Coach the players to respect the umpire and the umpire’s decisions, all the time;} 

• ^{Teach the players the importance of modified rules;}

• ^{Ensure that your team wears correct uniforms;}

• ^{Wearing of mouthguards is compulsory;}

• ^{If a report or any other incident concerning your team is brought to your attention, notify the club’s “Vice President Juniors” as soon as possible;} 

•  ^{Coaches are ambassadors for our club; our objective is “Happy Players, Happy Parents”.} 

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