COACH & STAFF CONDUCT CODE

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Kelowna City FC - Coaches Code of Conduct

As a coach at Kelowna City FC, I agree to follow the below principles:

1. Above all else, I will place the emotional and physical wellbeing of my players above anything
2. I will follow and model a fair play philosophy that emphasizes equal opportunity for equal commitment, mutual respect and understanding and a following of the rules and spirit of the game
3. I will ensure I treat opposition players and team officials with the same level of respect and understanding as I would want our own players to be treated with
4. I will respect match officials and refrain from gestures or language which may be critical of their actions
5. Have an understanding that not all players are alike and that every player deserves to be treated with respect, dignity and care
6. Emphasize the importance of effort, active participation and individual development, with the understanding that players develop on different timeframes
7. Foster an environment where players feel free to communicate and express themselves without fear, an environment where ideas can be exchanged and respected
8. Strive to promote the most positive teammate interaction and to intervene and correct when negative behaviours are displayed
9. Have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to bullying, profanity and any abusive behaviour
10. To liase with Club Staff if any issues arise with players or the team to find suitable outcomes, also to regularly communicate with Club Staff to ensure our ideas and goals are aligned
11. To communicate openly and directly with both players and parents to ensure that expectations are understood and also to receive feedback
12. To participate in opportunities given to improve myself as a coach and to model to our players that we are all always learning

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