CHICHESTER RFC - GOOD COACHES' CODE
Coaches of players should:
- Recognise the importance of fun and enjoyment when coaching players.
- Understand that most learning is achieved through doing.
- Appreciate the needs of the players before the needs of the sport.
- Be a positive role model - think what this implies.
- Keep winning and losing in perspective - encourage players to behave with dignity in all
circumstances.- Respect all referees and the decisions they make, even if they appear to make a mistake,
(remember it could be you refereeing next week) and ensure that the players recognise thatthey must do the same.- Provide positive verbal feedback in a constructive and encouraging manner to all players,
both during coaching sessions and matches.- Provide rugby experiences which are matched to the players' ages and abilities, as well
as their physical and behavioural development.- Ensure all players are coached in a safe environment, with adequate first aid readily to
hand.- Avoid the overplaying of the best players by using a squad system which gives everybody
a satisfactory amount of playing time.- Never allow a player to train or play when injured.
- Ensure good supervision of players, both on and off the field.
- Recognise that players should never be exposed to extremes of heat, cold or
unacceptable risk of injury.- Develop an awareness of nutrition as part of an overall education in lifestyle
management.- Recognise that it is illegal for players under 18 to drink alcohol or for those under 16 to
smoke. Coaches should actively discourage both.- Ensure that their knowledge and coaching strategies are up to date and in line with RFU
philosophy.- Be aware of, and abide by, the RFU recommended procedures for taking young people
on residential tours at home and abroad.- Be aware of and abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Policy and
Procedures for the Welfare of Young People in Rugby Union.- Coach to the rules laid down in the Rugby Continuum and keep themselves updated on
rule changes.