Coaching Guidelines & Ethics
 |
A coach's responsibility is to bring out ability in players by identifying needs and planning and implementing suitable training programs. Whatever the context, coaching involves developing the participants' physical and psychological fitness and providing the best possible practical conditions in order to maximize their performance. Coaches must be aware of their ethical and legal obligations to their young players. Refer to the documents below for guidelines and tips on how to deal with different age groups and important topics such as harassment, bullying, respect and making ethical decisions. |
Code of Conduct to Protect Children
CBSC has developed the following Child Protection Code of Conduct to guide our staff, coaches and volunteers in their interaction with children and adolescents. One of our primary goals at CBSC is to nurture and maintain healthy relationships with the young people involved in our soccer programs delivered at our Club. The safety, rights and well-being of children we serve are at the core of our daily programs. We strive for supportive relationships with children, adolescents and their families, while balancing, encouraging and modeling appropriate boundaries.
CBSC reminds its coaches that they are required by law to always act in the best interests of the individuals they coach and not act or fail to act in a way that results in harm. This obligation also includes a responsibility to role model appropriate boundaries and professional contact at all times.
Responsible Coaching Movement
Cherry Beach Soccer Club has pledged to align its practices with Phase 1 of the Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) and to ensuring that our coaches and athletes are protected. This means that we adhere to the Rule of Two concept (outlined in the Policy) and we ensure that all of our coaches’ backgrounds have been screened and they have been trained to make ethical decisions (requirements of the Toronto Soccer Association where Cherry Beach teams compete).
Coaching Age Groups:
Coaching - ToddlersCoaching - 4-5 Year OldsCBSC Under 5 Soccer Coaching ManualCoaching - LTPD Wellness to World CupCoaching - Active Participant Special Needs FormCBSC Emergency Action PlanCBSC Code of Conduct - February 2019
To ensure a wider understanding and appreciation for appropriate conduct among players, coaches and parents, CBSC required attestation of its Code of Conduct by incorporating its code into the Club's registration process for the competitive division (all teams).
Abuse, Harassment and Bullying
As a quality sport organization, we want to promote a positive, fun, and growth-inducing setting for young athletes, and as such, bullying has no place in our program. At CBSC, coaches play a role in preventing bullying and harassment and are an important factor to ensure child safety, as reflected in our Child Protection Policies:
CBSC Child Abuse Policy
CBSC Bullying and Harassment Policy
Coaching - Differences between Abuse, Bullying & HarassmentCoaching - Child Abuse & Neglect Fatalities with Statistics & InterventionsCoaching - Mandatory Reporters of Child Abuse & NeglectCoaching - Summary of Response to Abuse, Bullying or Harassment DisclosuresCoaching - Empowering Youth to Deal with BullyingCoaching - Responding to Bullying & Harassment CommentsCoaching - Heard & Dare Models of Action for DisclosureCoaching - Incident Report FormMaking Ethical Decisions and Respect in Sport
Coaching - Code of EthicsCoaching - Child Welfare Information GatewayCoaching - Guidelines for Emotional DisplaysCoaching - Positive Leadership ChecklistCoaching - Respect in Soccer JournalCBSC Coach Evaluation Form
To help us evaluate and improve, please take a moment to complete this evaluation form about your and your child’s CBSC soccer experience last season. Please rate the statements and include any comments at the end. We appreciate your feedback! Print off this form, complete it and return to your team's manager, or scan and send to info@cherrybeachsoccer.ca. Thank you.