The F.A. Respect programme provides a series of tools for leagues, clubs, coaches, referees, players and parents from grassroots to elite football to ensure a safe, positive environment in which to enjoy the game.

We fully support the English Football Association’s Respect campaign. We believe we all have a responsibility to ensure that football is played in a safe, secure environment that promotes positive attitudes  and enjoyment.

At the Premier Sport Academy-Celtic, Players, Parents and Coaches are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct – please read it carefully.

Young Players.

When playing football, I will:

• Always play to the best of my ability.
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, complain or  waste time.
• Respect my team-mates, the other team, the referee or my coach/manager.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee.
• Shake hands with the other team and referee at the end of the game.
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team manager tells me.
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer if I’m unhappy about anything at my club.

I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of the following actions may be taken by PSA:

I may:

• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, the other team, referee or team manager.
• Receive a formal warning from the coach or the club committee.
• Be dropped or substituted.
• Be suspended from training.
• Be required to leave the club.

Coaches.

On and off the field, I will:

• Show respect to others involved in the game including match officials, opposition players, coaches, managers, officials and spectators.
• Adhere to the laws and spirit of the game.
• Promote Fair Play and high standards of behaviour.
• Always respect the match official’s decision.
• Never enter the field of play without the referee’s permission.
• Never engage in public criticism of the  match officials.
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting or abusive language or behaviour.

When working with players I will:

• Place the well-being, safety and enjoyment of each player above everything, including winning.
• Explain exactly what I expect of players and what they can expect from me.
• Ensure all parents/carers of all players under the age of 18 understand these expectations
• Never engage in or tolerate any form of bullying.
• Develop mutual trust and respect with every player to build their self-esteem.
• Encourage each player to accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance.
• Ensure all activities I organise are appropriate for the players’ ability level, age and maturity. Cooperate fully with others in football (e.g. officials, doctors, physiotherapists, welfare officers) for each player’s best interests.