FAIR PLAY POLICY

It is the policy of YOUNGSTARS ACADEMY to ensure that all participants, volunteers, coaches and parents promote fair play at all times. Players are encouraged to be “good sports” and to co-operate with and respect their team-mates, coaches, officials and opponents at all times. The aim is for the players to enjoy the game, improve their skills and have fun.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY

YOUNGSTARS ACADEMY is committed to equal opportunities for all sectors of the community. It is policy to ensure that all participants, volunteers, coaches and parents receive equal treatment regardless of age, gender, marital status, employment status, social class, colour, race, ethnic or national origin, religious belief or disability.

 

MISSION

It is the mission of the Youngstars Academy to prepare each of it's members to become a responsible person in our diverse society through a sporting and nurturing environment.

 

VISION

We Believe:

bullet Youngstars Academy should provide a dynamic learning environment in which training is enjoyable and each player is challenged to work to there full potential.
bullet We should provide a nurturing social environment in which each member feels needed, accepted, successful and respected.
bullet We should accept and value individual differences and diversity; develop in members those skills necessary to work co-operatively; and provide members experiences in community values such as teamwork, tolerance, generosity, integrity, trust and perseverance.
bullet Youngstars Academy should provide a talented, well trained, innovative and diverse staff that is caring, empathetic, child-centred and recognises that each member has social and emotional needs.
bullet We should meet the needs of the community and expand our involvement recognising that harmony is the joint responsibility of youth, parents, coaches and community members

VALUES

The Club and our Coaches:

bullet Encourage through praise and reward
bullet Enable everyone to believe in themselves
bullet Enjoy challenges
bullet Take care of, enjoy and respect our environment
bullet All feel good about ourselves
bullet Enjoy working as a team
bullet Ensure we are a mutually supportive group in the community.


Adopted by the committee of the Youngstars Football Academy.
 

WHOLE FOOTBALL ENVIRONMENT - WHAT CAN OUR PLAYERS EXPECT FROM PARENTS?

During Training -

bullet Observe training sessions by all means
bullet Don't put any undue pressure on player by verbal or body language

After Training -

bullet Ask questions  e.g.  "what did you do and why?"
bullet Don't give negative feedback
bullet If you have a concern regarding performance or application of the  player please address it in question with the coach
bullet Be supportive and preach work ethic and the importance of practice

During Matches -

bullet Positive comments throughout
bullet Don't give advice regarding performance, it may not coincide with the academy principles and philosophies
bullet Appreciate good play by both sets of players
bullet Don't be negative in your approach and body language

After Matches -

bullet As above