Coaching Resources
Lightning
Refer to the Football NSW Lightning Policy:
Stop play if the time between seeing a lightning flash and hearing thunder is less than 30 seconds. Immediately seek safety under appropriate shelter.
Do not resume play until at least 30 minutes has passed since the last thunder was heard.
Coaching Guidelines
Physical boundaries
Use drills to develop fitness, not as a punishment.
Only use physical contact that is appropriate for the development of a particular skill and has the permission of the athlete.
Work within sight of others at all times.
Emotional boundaries
Use positive feedback on performance, not negative feedback about the person.
Be encouraging and avoid put-downs.
Sexual boundaries
Do not have sexual relationships with athletes you are coaching.
Do not touch athletes in ways likely to make them feel uncomfortable.
Minimise physical contact
Generally, physical contact with players or participants should be to:
Develop sport skills.
Give sports massage.
Treat an injury.
Prevent or respond to an injury.
Meet the specific requirements of the sport.
All physical contact by personnel should fulfil the following criteria:
Physical contact should be appropriate for the development of a sport skill/s
Permission form the player or participant should always be sought.
Players or participants should be congratulated or comforted in public not in an isolated setting.
Avoid being alone with a child
Do not isolate yourself and a child and avoid being alone with any particular child.
If a child approaches you and wants to talk to you privately about a matter, do so in an open area and in sight of other adults (e.g. other coaches, officials or parents/guardians).
Before going into change rooms knock or announce that you will be coming in.
Try to have at least one adult with you in a change room with children.
Help children to decide what they want and need
Build children’s independence and confidence by involving them in decision-making.
Ask children what they like, what they would like to see more of and what they would like to see changed.
Involve children in planning how their needs can be met, individually or as a group
Coaching Resources
For younger players, this document has some great activities for training.
Check out the Collies Football Club website that has a some repository of training material.