● Never yell at a player for making a mistake or for not winning.
● Be reasonable in your demands on players’ and parents’ time, energy and enthusiasm.
● Operate within the rules and spirit of football and teach your players to do the same.
● Any physical contact with a player should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for their development.
● Ensure that the time players spend with you is a positive experience.
● Ensure that players have equal attention and playing opportunities, regardless of experience, skill level or talent.
● Avoid overplaying talented players.
● In collaboration with the committee, look for opportunities for talented players to be
challenged and pushed to improve their skills. This may include opportunities to play at higher levels.
● Display respect and professionalism to all players, opponents, coaches, officials,
volunteers, parents and spectators.
● Encourage your players to display respect and professionalism to all opponents,
coaches, officials, volunteers, parents and spectators.
● Coaches are not to be over the legal limit of alcohol or under the influence of illicit
drugs. Alcohol is not to be consumed on the sidelines of junior games.
● Support injured or sick players and follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured or sick player is ready to recommence training or playing a game.
● Work to be the best coach you can be for the club. This includes working and
collaborating with other South Perth United coaches and attending relevant coaching
courses and development opportunities.
● Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, opponent, coach, official,
volunteer, parent and spectator regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ability,
cultural background or religion. Discrimination and disrespect will not be tolerated.

● Play by the rules of football.
● Players should never argue with referees or match officials. If you disagree with a
decision, have your captain, coach or team manager approach the official on your behalf.
● Verbal abuse or threats towards opponents, coaches, officials, volunteers, parents or spectators is not acceptable under any circumstance.
● Physical violence will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
● Deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable.
● Work equally hard for yourself and your team. Your team’s performance will benefit
and so will you.
● Be a good sport and play with a positive attitude regardless of the outcome of the
game.
● Respect and listen to strategic decisions and instructions made by your coach. They are volunteers and are there to help develop you and your team. If you disagree with their decisions, approach them in a respectful manner at an appropriate time (not in the middle of a game).
● Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, opponent, coach, official,
volunteer, parent and spectator regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ability,
cultural background or religion. Discrimination and disrespect will not be tolerated.
● Have fun!

● Remember that players participate in football for their enjoyment and benefit, not
yours.
● Encourage children to participate, but do not force them.
● Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.
● Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake. Football should be a safe space for players to make mistakes and learn.
● Remember that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all participants including opponents.
● Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from all football activities.
● Respect the decisions of officials and teach players to do likewise.
● Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate in football.
● Parents and spectators are not to be over the legal limit of alcohol or under the
influence of illicit drugs. Alcohol is not to be consumed on the sidelines of junior
games. We are setting an example for young people, and we take this responsibility
seriously.
● If you disagree with a coach’s decision, approach them in a respectful manner at an appropriate time to discuss (not in the middle of a game). However, please respect that everyone has a different coaching style and you may not always agree with their strategies or decisions. Coaches are not obligated to take your advice.
● Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion.