Code of Conduct - Coaches

All coaches are expected to adhere to the following rules at all times.  Failure by a coach to adhere to the following rules may result in action being taken against him or her by BGLHC in accordance with its disciplinary procedures.

Coaches Should:

• Always act in BGLHC’s best interest and promote its positive ethos and aspirations
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every player, coach and club Member and treat everyone equally within the context of the sport
• Prohibit any use of camcorders and cameras where junior members are present unless parental consent is provided
• Place the well-being and safety of the player above the development of performance
• Develop an appropriate working relationship with players based on mutual trust and respect.
• Encourage and guide players to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance
• Ensure the practices they direct or advocate are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the individual and group
• At the outset clarify with players exactly what is expected of them and what players are entitled to expect of their coach
• Respect players’ rights to their own personal development, independence and self-determination and be supportive of other coaches and coaching methods
• Consistently display high standards of behaviour and appearance both on and off the pitch
• Be aware of how to deal with and report the disclosure or suspicion of abuse
• Immediately report to BGLHC incidents of inappropriate language, behaviour or abuse by any player, coach or club member
• Know where the first aid box is

Coaches Should Not:

• Act or fail to act in such a way as to bring BGLHC into disrepute
• Exert any undue influence on players to gain any personal benefit or reward
• Allow parents access to changing areas where junior members are present
• Participate in one to one coaching other than during normal coaching sessions and always in the presence of other coaches and players
• Allow or engage in inappropriate touching of any form
• Make sexually suggestive comments about or to a player, even in fun
• Refer to a player’s ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, or sexuality in an inappropriate manner
• Allow players or other coaches to use inappropriate language
• Do things of a personal nature for junior members that they can do for themselves
• Attempt to treat injuries unless qualified to do so
• Meet junior members away from the Club environment or a meeting place without a parent or other adult being present
• Knowingly allow or condone the use of performance enhancing drugs and seek compliance by players with all anti doping policies of Scottish Hockey Union