Friday, 21 December 2007

Acorn FC Players Code of Conduct

The Codes of Conduct are intended to serve as guidelines for Acorn FC Coaching Soccer Club teams. They will continue to evolve as Acorn FC evaluates and strengthens its entire programme.
Codes of Conduct
Players’ Code of Conduct

Players are very important people in the sport, playing for the team to win, but not winning at any cost – Fair Play and respect for all others in the game are fundamentally important. Therefore players pledge to accept responsibility for their Acorn FC Soccer Club experience by following this Player’s Code of Conduct:

1. I will demonstrate fair play, good sportsmanship and respect at all times at every practice,game and tournament. I will also encourage fair play and good sportsmanship from other players, coaches, officials, and parents.

2. I will attend every practice and game that I can, and I will notify my coach if I cannot make apractice or game.

3. I will come to practices and games ready to learn. I accept responsibility for bringing any equipment necessary for practice (ball, boots, shin guards, water etc).

4. I will do my best to listen, watch, and learn from my coaches and make every effort to develop my own sporting abilities in terms of skill, technique, and tactics.

5. I will treat other players, coaches, officials, and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, or ability, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.

6. I deserve to have fun during my soccer experience. I will alert parents or coaches if it stops

being fun


7. I deserve to play in an environment free of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, and will expect adults to refrain from their use at all practices and games.

8. I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it is important to me.

9. I will remember I am representing Acorn Soccer & Coaching Club. Poor behavior during practices, games, or tournaments may result in lost playing time and expulsion from the team.

10. I will have a good attitude in training and matches.

11. I will turn up for training and matches on time.

12. Players will shake hands with opponents before and after a game
showing due respect at all times, irrespective of the result of the game.

13. No jewelry to be worn by players during training or a game.

14. I will always wear the correct kit and club kit is only to be worn for
matches.

15. Football boots must be clean and in good condition and I will also wear
shin guards during training and matches.

16. No swearing, rough play or fighting on or off the pitch and help injured
opponents.

17. No not to use inappropriate language - no abuse or racial remarks shall
be made or directed to any other player, official or spectator.

18. I will inform the manager or coach if or when I have an injury.

19. No eating or chewing during training or matches.

20. I will accept the decision of the Match Official without protest and make every effort consistent with Fair Play and the Laws of the Game

Wednesday, 5 December 2007

Acorn FC Football Training

Acorn FC Soccer Coaching is about playing football that positively shines through

The delivery model of our coaching is consolidated by the following aims:

  • To engage young people aged 7+ in a structured and supported sport for development programme

  • To support and encourage, to build on oppportunities to play sport and improve physical fitness, health and well being

  • Soccer coaching that's based on fun and enjoyment in a safe environment

  • To run weekly 2-hour training sessions at local venues

  • We provide expert coaching from FA qualified coaches

  • To have our team compete in weekly match days

  • To support and encourage young people in developing personal goals and the tranferable skills needed to realise their ambitions

  • To support and motivate young people towards improving performance and developing technical skills & abilities
  • To promote dignity and respect for all, ensuring that our services compliment and support the wider community Our sports training programme provides opportunities for people to enjoy sport, predominantly football, with weekly training sessions. The sessions are delivered by qualified coaches, and there is a focus on building confidence, improving health, extending social networks and developing transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, confidence building, self-discipline and self-esteem.


Monday, 26 November 2007

The Way Forward

Following England’s failure to qualify for the Euro 2008 Championships it would be recommended that members of the FA watch how schoolboys are being coached and taught how to play the Beautiful Game. Young players ought to be coached to go back to the roots of football promoting mini soccer leagues designed to bring back the fun and enjoyment. With thrills and skills; they would all get a touch of the ball originating from park football. The philosophy would be that all children under the age of 12 play in games of 4 or 5 against 4 or 5. This mini version of football would also produce a crop of talented players. The answer to the future of soccer excellence and development of youngsters is based solely on how they are coached. Rick Finoglio, head of Manchester Metropolitan Universities Sports Science Department, stated “not only games ought to be played at 4 a side. Parents aren’t allowed anywhere near them and the kids even referee the games themselves – and you would be amazed at how disciplined and organized they become. Above all these kids get time on the ball – in every game. And after five years these kids are about as good an under-12 team as any academy will ever have”.

Coaches are to be innovative and promote what is basically like the old street football you saw on every street corner –the kind of games that allowed freedom and self expression that’s necessary for them to learn skills and tricks that they never forget. There are at least 43.000 football clubs of various sizes in the UK, that need to get a 10-year old to not worry about winning or losing-he should be encouraged just to work at expressing himself.

“The future could be so bright, and it is there right in front of the FA’s eyes”.

Monday, 12 November 2007

Welcome To My Blog!

As well as us providing information it is hoped that you will contribute to the blog and express your views and information on all aspects of football and coaching

Many thanks and feel free to to contribute!
Best Regards,

Darrell Isles
Professional Coach


e-mail: acornfcsoccercoaching@mail.com