Set a good example which others can follow

Arrive in plenty of time to set up your activities and ensure safety

Children play for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun
Keep yourself informed about sound coaching practices and the principles of children's growth and development

Be reasonable in your demands on children's time, energy a and enthusiasm - they need other interests too

The successful coach invests in the well-being and interests of their players, not their win/loss record

Teach your team that honest effort if more important than victory so that the result of each game is accepted without undue disappointment

Never ridicule or shout at a child for making a mistake or losing

Teach players to be fair and to follow the rules

Divide your time equally between all standards of players

Check you have adequate insurance cover for the coaching you are undertaking!

Ensure you and your players have respect for their opponents, the officials and opposing coaches and supporters
 
Follow advice from a professional when determining if an injured player is ready to play or train

Take responsibility for the young people in your care until they have safely left the activity