Andover RFC - Youth Academy
Players
- Play for fun
- Play by the Laws/Continuum
- DO NOT argue with the referee
- Control your temper
- NEVER give up
- Be a good sport
- Be fair
- Improve your skill
- Don't be selfish
- Don't show off
Parents and Spectators
- Never force a child to play rugby
- Always remember children play rugby for their enjoyment not yours
- Encourage your child to play by the rules / laws (often referred to as the continuum)
- Teach your child that victory isn't everything
- NEVER yell at a player for making a mistake
- Applaud good play - by either team
- Encourage your child to improve his / her skills through coaching
- Stay off the pitch
- Don't abuse anyone (especially the referee)
Coaches
- Be reasonable
- Teach players to play by the LawsContinuum
- Avoid mismatches
- DON'T favour your best players
- Never condemn
- Being coached should be fun too
- Ensure the right equipment and facilities are available and used correctly during training sessions
- Give your voice a rest from time to time
- Be generous wiht praise
- Good coaching means your team will run with the ball
- The Doctor knows best
- It's your players and their desire to play rugby that matters - not their lost / won record