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The SafeSport Code applies to millions of individuals who participate in sport within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement, including athletes, coaches, officials, trainers, medical staff, and administrators.
Football teams involving players aged 12+ often have a squad of up to 16 players. Therefore there must be a ratio of at least one FA-DBS-checked coach per squad . and another FA-DBS-checked coach/ adult present at all times. See NSPCC's recommendation of 1:10 below.
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The National Coaching Foundation has developed the following from the Code of Ethics (1989) published by the British Institute of Sports Coaches (BISC). It also adopts the principles of ithe Council of Europe's Code of Sports Ethics. The BISC Code formed the value statement underpinning the National Vocational Qualification Standards (1992) for Coa...
Sports coaches are expected to conform to ethical standards in several areas: humanity, relationships, commitment, cooperation, integrity, advertising, confidentiality, abuse of privilege, safety and competence.
Coaches must respect every human being's rights, dignity, and worth and their ultimate right to self-determination. Specifically, coaches must treat everyone equitably and sensitively, within the context of their activity and ability, regardless of gender, ethnic origin, cultural background, sexual orientation, religion or political affiliation.
The right coach will be concerned primarily with the well-being, safety, protection and future of the individual performer. There must be a balance between the development of performance and the individual's social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs. A key element in a coaching relationship is the development of independence. Performers mu...
Coaches should clarify with performers (and employers) the number of sessions, fees (if any), and payment method. They should explore with performers (and employers) the expectation of coaching. Written contracts may be appropriate in some circumstances. Coaches are responsible for declaring to their performers and employers any other current coach...
Coaches should communicate and co-operate with other sports and allied professions in the best interests of their performers. An example of such contact could be the seeking of: 1. educational and career counselling for young performers whose involvement in sport impinges upon their studies 2. sports science advice through the British Association o...
Coaches must not encourage performers to violate the rules of their sport. They should actively seek to discourage and condemn such action and encourage performers to obey the spirit of the rules. Coaches must not compromise their performers by advocating measures that could constitute an unfair advantage. They must not adopt practices to accelerat...
Advertising by sports coaches regarding qualifications, training and services must be accurate and professionally restrained. Coaches must be able to present evidence of current qualifications upon request. Evidence should also be available to support any claim promoting their services. Coaches must not display any affiliation with an organisation ...
Sports coaches inevitably gather a great deal of personal information about performers during a working relationship. Coach and performer must agree on what is to be regarded as confidential information (i.e. not divulged to a third party without the express approval of the performer). Confidentiality does not preclude disclosing information about ...
The sports coach is privileged to have regular contact with performers, occasionally travel, and reside with performers in coaching and competitive practice. A coach must not attempt to exert undue influence over the performer to obtain personal benefit or reward. Coaches must consistently display high personal standards and project a favourable im...
May 16, 2023 · Coaches play a key part in safeguarding. You should be found to be suitable for your role, appropriately trained and qualified and insured, and you should follow the codes of conduct and ratios laid out in your National Governing Bodies’ (NGBs) or sports organisations’ guidance.
SafeSport training is a legal requirement for many youth sports organizations. It teaches coaches and staff how to recognize signs of abuse and respond appropriately to incidents that may occur. But for youth sports administrators, understanding who SafeSport applies to and what it entails can be confusing.
