Code of Conduct Personal Standards

Coaches must demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times.

Issues

Coaches:

  • Must be fair, honest and considerate to athletes and others in their sport.
  • Should project an image of health, cleanliness and functional efficiency.
  • Must be positive role models for athletes at all times.

Actions

  • Operate within the rules and the spirit of your sport.
  • Educate athletes on issues relating to the use of performance enhancing drugs in sport and cooperate fully with UK Sport and NGB policies.
  • Maintain the same level of interest and support when an athlete is sick or injured.
  • Display high standards in use of language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
  • Encourage athletes to display the same qualities.
  • Do not smoke, drink alcohol or use recreational drugs before or while coaching.  This reflects a negative image and could compromise the safety of your athletes.
  • Display control, respect, dignity and professionalism to all involved in your sport.