COACH RESPONSIBILITIES
- To develop in all players an appreciation of rugby.
- To develop each player’s maximum potential, including personal and social qualities.
- To encourage and deliberately boost the confidence of all players.
- DO NOT ridicule.
- Ensure each coaching session is well prepared with the coaching emphasis being placed on the development and acquisition of skill, decision making and an understanding of the game.
- Maintain the highest standards of personal discipline and courtesy during matches irrespective of the result and be a perfect role model for the young people.
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set an example to your child:
- Applaud good play by your team and by members of the opposing team.
- Be friendly to parents of the opposition.
- Do not question publicly the referee’s decision.
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from mini and junior rugby.
- Recognise and value the importance of coaches.
- Do not force an unwilling child to participate in rugby, their enjoyment is paramount.
- Encourage your child to play by the Laws/Rules.
- Teach your child the importance of effort and teamwork.
- Help your child to improve skills and to learn a positive attitude to the game.
PLAYER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Play Rugby within the Laws and the Sporting Spirit of the Game.
- Support and cooperate with fellow team members to ensure the team plays to its maximum capability.
- Respect the opposition without whom the match would not take place.
- Respect the referee and accept all decisions without dissension.