Code Of Conduct - Explanatory Foreword - New Zealand Football (Nzf) Page 3
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An Associate shall include any person so determined by the Board of NZF.
Encourage their members and spectators (as appropriate) to abide by the Code of Conduct
and take reasonable steps to ensure such compliance.
Be fair, considerate and honest with others.
Be professional in all actions.
Ensure language, presentation, manner and punctuality reflect high standards.
Resolve conflicts fairly and promptly through established procedures.
Maintain strict impartiality.
Maintain a safe environment for others.
Coach will:
Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every individual player as a human being and:
Treat everyone equally regardless of gender, disability, ethnicity or religion.
Respect the talent, developmental stage and goals of each player in order to help each
player reach their full potential.
Maintain high standards of integrity.
Operate within the rules of football and in the spirit of fair play, while encouraging players to
do the same.
Advocate a sporting environment free of drugs and other performance enhancing
substances within the guidelines of the New Zealand Sports Drug Agency.
Not disclose any confidential information relating to their players without written prior
consent.
Be a positive role model for the sport and the players and act in a way that projects a positive image
of coaching viz:
Provide all players with the equal attention and opportunities they deserve.
Ensure the time spent with their player(s) is a positive experience.
Be fair, considerate and honest with players.
Encourage and promote a healthy lifestyle – refrain from smoking, drinking alcohol and
engaging in poor lifestyle choices around players.
Show professional responsibility:
Display high standards in language, manner, punctuality, preparation and presentation.
Display control, courtesy, respect, honesty, dignity and professionalism to all involved within
the sphere of sport - this includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media,
parents and spectators.
Encourage their players to demonstrate the same qualities.
Be professional and accept responsibility for their actions.
Refrain from initiating a relationship with a player and also discourage any attempt by a
player to initiate a sexual relationship with them, explaining the ethical basis of the refusal.
Accurately represent personal coaching qualifications, experience, competence and
affiliations.
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