Level 1
2011
Our Clubs Characteristics
• Safe
• Fun
• Professional: conduct,
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presentation, operation
Continue growth – attract players, coaches,
officials
Submit more teams / maximise participation
Provide opportunities for all players to play in a
team that suits their individual needs,
experience, skill and size.
Responsibility
As:
• Coach
• Parent
• Leader
• Role Model
To:
• Players
“WE’RE NOT PLAYING
• Club
FOR SHEEPSTATIONS”
• The game (AFL) – we control the culture
Parents Code of Conduct
1.
Children play sport for their
enjoyment not yours
3. Focus on childs effort and self
esteem rather than whether
they win or lose (Holistic
Development)
4. Encourage children to
participate according to the
rules
9. Respect umpires decisions and
teach children to do likewise
10. Smoking and the consumption
of alcohol is unacceptable at
junior sport.
Code of Conduct
Youth Coach Focus
Item 11…….
I will display and foster respect for umpires ,
opponents, coaches, administrators, other
officials, parents and spectators.
Code of Conduct
Auskick Rules Focus
Item 12……
I will ensure that players are involved in a
positive environment where skill learning and
development are not overshadowed by a desire
to win.
Development Choices
Tribal Allegiance
• Win at all costs
• Protect and justify
negative
behaviour/actions
Children's Character
• Sportsmanship
• Play hard but fair
• Respect, honesty, spirit
“But you’re taking the passion
out of footy”
• Don’t confuse passion
with abuse
• Calm and rational makes
good decisions
• Passion in personality
while giving information &
encouragement to players
Why do parents/coaches get
upset?
• Inappropriate expectations
• Philosophy of Junior Sport
• Lack of Education/Awareness of Codes
expected
• Unsure of rules/modifications
• Impulse control problems
• Learned behaviours – “culture” - normalised
Paperwork / Reports
• Don’t want to dob
• Don’t want to rock the boat
• Documenting issues helps identify
patterns
• Opportunity to fix problem early
• Keep our game fun and safe
Don’t Lose Perspective