Our Coaching

Policy and Code of Practice

In accordance with ukcoaching.org

Coaches Code of Conduct

Rights: Coaches must respect and champion the rights of every individual to participate in sport and physical activity.


Relationships: Coaches must develop a relationship with their participants (and others) based on openness, honesty, mutual trust and respect.


Personal Standards: Coaches must demonstrate proper personal behaviour and conduct at all times.


Professional Standards: To maximise the benefits and minimise the risks to participants, coaches must attain an appropriate level of competence through qualifications, and a commitment to ongoing training to ensure safe and correct practice.

Coaches Responsibilities

Coaches should:


  • Ensure the environment is as safe as possible, taking into account and minimising possible risks
  • Promote safe and correct practice
  • Be professional and accept responsibility for their actions
  • Make a commitment to providing a high quality service to their participants
  • Actively promote the positive benefits to society of participation in sport and activity, including the contribution it makes to achieving improved health, well-being and educational outcomes for children and young people
  • Contribute to the development of coaching by exchanging knowledge and ideas with others, and by working in partnership with other agencies and professionals
  • Gain qualifications appropriate to the level at which they coach.


Coaches Behaviour

Coaches should:


  • Follow the guidelines of your governing body of sport or employer.
  • Plan all sessions so they meet the needs of the participants and are progressive and appropriate.
  • Maintain appropriate records of your participants’ progress.
  • Recognise and accept when it is appropriate to refer a participant to another coach or specialist.
  • Seek to achieve the highest appropriate level of qualification available.
  • Seek continuing personal development (CPD) opportunities to develop your coaching skills and competencies, and update your knowledge.
  • Be aware of relevant social issues and how your sport can contribute to local, regional or national initiatives.
  • Actively participate in recruitment and education opportunities in your sport.
  • Actively contribute to local, regional and national initiatives to improve the standards and quality of coaching both in your sport and sport in general.
  • Work in an open and transparent way that encourages other coaches to contribute to or learn from your knowledge and experience.
  • Use self-analysis and reflection to identify your developmental needs.
  • Manage your lifestyle and coaching commitments to avoid the burnout that might impair your performance.
  • Do not assume responsibility for any role for which you are not qualified or prepared.
  • Do not misrepresent your level of qualification.
  • Promote good coaching practice in others and challenge any poor practice you observe.