Coaches' Policy Community

Objective:

CC Riders Soccer Club (CCRSC) believes in strong coaching and coaching support.  To this end, CCRSC will provide access to coaching clinics.

By way of instruction, CCRSC provides the following:

• Community coaching Clinics provided in conjunction with Highland Soccer League Technical Director

Coach Selection

All Coaches will be required to submit an application.  Coaching positions are OPEN to anyone who strives to achieve the goals of the Club.  Final selection will be made by the CCRSC Technical Committee based on merit, commitment, desire, knowledge, experience, attitude, organizational skills, sportsmanship, reliability and past track record.  Each coaching term will expire at the end of the season.  Coaches must re-apply each season if wishing to continue coaching.

Coaching Requirements

All Coaches are required to take the offered coaching clinics.

All coaches are required to be at most games (80%).

All coaches are required to complete a Child Abuse Registry Check and have an up-to-date Criminal Records Check BEFORE the season starts .

As a coach, the following should be adhered to when dealing with young players:

• Promote fun and enjoyment
• Set examples of good behaviour by not smoking, drinking or using foul and abusive language
• Have realistic ambitions for the children
• Be aware of issues such as overuse, types of injury, maturation rate, et cetera
• Know the rules and respect the decisions of officials
• Help to provide appropriate dress and equipment
• Praise the efforts of your team and your opponents
• Make children aware of a healthy lifestyle (e.g., eating habits, sleep, activity)
• Take the stress out of the game, encourage fair play and skill development
• Positively encourage; never ridicule or shout at children

Coaches should avoid any situation which may lead to allegations of abuse. These would include:

• Being left alone with a child or children, particularly within changing rooms.  Encourage an open environment and enlist the help of parents or others.
• There should always be a male and female coach/adult in attendance if teams are of mixed gender.
• Proper provision must be made for soccer trips that involve overnight stays.
• Avoid unnecessary physical contact with children when demonstrating.
• It is unwise to spend time alone with children anywhere (e.g., the car, the changing room, walking home, et cetera)