Safety

• Your first responsibility is the health and safety of all participants.

• It is recommended that coaches become certified in first aid and are aware of their club, league, district, or province requirements in this area.

• Be prepared to handle first aid situations as well as medical emergencies at all practices and games, both home and away.

• Have and know how to use a first aid kit and ice.

• Know 911 procedures and the nearest telephone location.

• Know the location of the nearest medical facility.

• Follow up on all injuries with parents or guardians.

• Know and understand the Laws of the Game

• Inspect players’ equipment and field conditions for safety reasons.

• Utilize proper teaching and instructing of players regarding safe techniques and methods of play.

• Implement appropriate training programs to make sure players are fit for practice and competition.

• Supervise and control your players so as to avoid injury situations.

                            Player Development

• Develop the child’s appreciation of the game.

• Keep a proper perspective on winning and losing.

• Be sensitive to each child’s developmental needs.

• Educate the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of the game for their level.

• Implement rules and equipment modifications according to the players’ age group.

• Allow players to experience all positions.

• Players need to have fun and receive positive feedback.

• Practice should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.

• Provide the appropriate number of training sessions and games according to the player’s stage of development.

• Strive to help all players to reach their full potential and be prepared to move to the next stage of development.

                            Ethics

• Strive to maintain integrity within our sport.

• Know and follow all rules and policies set forth by clubs, leagues, districts, provincial and national associations.

• Set a standard of good sporting behaviour and work in the spirit of cooperation with officials, administrators, coaches and spectators to provide the participants with the maximum opportunity to develop.

• Be a positive role model. Encourage your players to choose a healthy lifestyle. Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs are unhealthy.

• Encourage moral and social responsibility.

• Keep the sport in proper perspective with education.

• Coaches should continue their own education in the sport.