Parents / Spectators have a great influence on players enjoyment and success in football. Players play football because they first and foremost love the game – it’s fun. It is important to remember that however good a person becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

• Players enjoying football.

• A sense of personal achievement.

• Self-esteem.

• Improving the player’s skills and techniques.

A parent’s / spectator’s expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a player’s attitude towards:

• Other players.

• Officials.

• Managers.

• Spectators.

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the players not just their own.

Encourage parents / spectators to:

• Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

• Avoid coaching the player during the game.

• Not to shout and scream.

• Respect the referee’s decision.

• Give attention to each of the players involved in football not just the most talented.

• Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.

Ensure that parents / spectators within our club agree and adhere to our Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.