‘Football for All’

 

The core, overriding principle of Omonia Youth Football Club is ‘football for all’.

This all-encompassing philosophy exists to ensure the children whose football development has been entrusted to the club benefit from an environment that is both safe and compassionate.

In addition there are areas where all those involved in running individual teams, as well as officers of the club, need to adhere to:

• The welfare of the child comes first.

• Children must be treated as children, not as small adults.

• Children are given a fair chance to compete and a fair chance of winning.

• The coach is at liberty to constantly stretch and challenge the abilities of the child.

• Reasonable demands can be made of the children, e.g. punctuality, standards of behaviour and the children can be expected to practice in their own time.

• Participation at all times must be encouraged with an emphasis on skill development, athleticism, and development of the whole child socially as well as in a sporting context.

• Competition is encouraged but not to the detriment of the above.

• A win at all costs mentality is to be discouraged.

 

Omonia Youth FC has an expectation that ALL children, irrespective of age, have a commitment to their sport, their club and their team and this includes their participation in all training and game sessions where possible.

Omonia Youth FC values the role of sport and its contribution to overall human development by providing good quality footballing opportunities in a safe and positive environment.

Our club promotes personal, professional, and social well-being through footballing experiences, regardless of an individual’s socio-economic status, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

This is encompassed by a positive community spirit expected of all.

Finally and importantly a positive community spirit is expected by all.

 

Codes of Conduct for Coaches, Players and Parents

Omonia Youth FC values the role of sport and its contribution to overall human development by providing good quality footballing opportunities in a safe and positive environment.

Our club promotes personal, professional, and social well-being through footballing experiences, regardless of an individual’s socio-economic status, age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Our Codes of Conduct set minimum standards of best practice for everyone associated with the club, coaches, players, parents/carers and volunteers.

We must all aim to improve standards and protect the welfare and well-being of everyone involved in our club, in particular young footballers and those who are vulnerable.

We must all strive to embody values, virtues and standards of excellence appropriate to our club setting. Ultimately, we must actively pursue our goals, realising the importance of our own, and our fellow participant’s commitment to uphold ethical duties and social responsibilities to others.

At the beginning of every season, every coach, player, parent and official has to read and sign a code of conduct.

Omonia Youth FC is fully supportive of the FA Respect campaign and details of each person’s responsibilities are listed in the appropriate code of conduct sections, full details are available on the FA web site:

http://www.thefa.com/my-football/player/respect

If you have any concerns regarding respect or welfare issues please contact the Club’s Welfare Officer.

• Code of conduct for player, managers, parents and spectators can be downloaded here
• Photo Consent Form can be downloaded here
• Safeguarding Children Policy & Procedures can be downloaded here

 

As an Omonia Youth FC coach…

 

Required minimum qualifications:

• FA Level 1

• Attend at least one FA qualification / CPD course per year.

• First Aid (Sports) qualification.

• FA Safeguarding

• DBS Check (Disclosure and Barring Service Check)

 

Skills and Attributes Required:

Coaches should have the ability to:

• Analyse ability levels and manage development of individuals + team as a whole.

• Communicate clearly & effectively.

• Design football training sessions which are fun, varied & stimulating.

• Motivate participants.

• Plan and organise sessions effectively.

• Be flexible and adapt sessions at short notice.

• Evaluate sessions delivered to identify future improvements.

• Analyse own performance and manage own personal development.

• Work as part of a team.

• Effectively communicate with other stakeholders such as parents, opposition, referees etc.

• Work with other team coaches, helpers & volunteers to ensure that a common understanding of each person’s role exists.

• Ensure team’s development is managed in line with Club values & ethos.

• Provide feedback on performance on a regular basis.

• Familiarise self with any special needs of any players in the squad e.g. a medical condition.

• Ensure all kit & equipment is well maintained & stored in the correct place.

• Ensure Club Code of Conduct is being followed by other Coaches, Players & Parents; deal with any incidents of inappropriate behaviour

• Be a role model and positive ambassador for the club

 

Coaching for the future – your role as coach

The future of football depends on imaginative and effective coaching. Your responsibility is to:

• Make it fun

• Make it safe

• Ensure player use the ball

• Be positive

• Involve all

• Be patient

• Be a positive role model

 

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