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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
Charter for
Academy Players
and Parents EFL youth development
players’ and parents’ guide
SEASON 2017/18
EFL youth development
players’ and parents’ guide
SEASON 2017/18
CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
ENGLISH FOOTBALL
LEAGUE (EFL) STAFF CONTACTS
CONTACTS CONTENTS
CHARTER
EFL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT EFL
EFL Youth Development Director EFL House 1 THE ACADEMY SYSTEM.......................................... 6
Dave Wetherall T 07552 166367 10-12 West Cliff OUR VISION............................................................................ 6
Preston OUR MISSION.......................................................................... 6
EFL Youth Development Business and Operations Manager
Lancashire YOUR OPPORTUNITY............................................................... 6
Jim Briden T 07711 077267
PR1 8HU THE PERFORMANCE PATHWAY.................................................7
EFL Youth Development Co-ordinator T 01772 325800 UNDERSTANDING ACADEMY CLASSIFICATION.......................7
Pauline Hothersall T 01772 325814
efl.com
EFL Senior Regional Manager 2 PARTICIPATION..................................................... 8
Phil Stant T 07703 273844 LEAGUE FOOTBALL EDUCATION (LFE) JOINING THE ACADEMY SYSTEM............................................ 8
EFL House ACADEMY REGISTRATION....................................................... 9
EFL REGIONAL MANAGERS 10-12 West Cliff SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS.......................................................... 10
North West – Graham Mitchell T 07436 812345 Preston ACADEMY INDUCTION...........................................................12
North East – Adrian Shaw T 07736 668056 Lancashire
PR1 8HU 3 ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN..........................17
Midlands – Dave Regis T 07918 151246
T 0870 4589250 F 0870 4589251 COACHING PROGRAMME........................................................17
South West – Bob Bloomer T 07760 788687
E info@lfe.org.uk GAMES PROGRAMME.............................................................18
South East – Ken Oram T 07436 562220
lfe.org.uk FESTIVALS, TOURS AND TOURNAMENTS.............................. 20
South & London – John Clayton T 07760 616865 EDUCATION PROGRAMME..................................................... 20
South Central – Ben Smith T 07795 677078 THE PREMIER LEAGUE (PL)
30 Gloucester Place 4 PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM.......................... 23
EFL PLAYER ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT London
EFL Head of Player Administration W1U 8PL 5 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION...... 24
Debbie Birch T 0207 8649000 F 0207 8649001
premierleague.com 6 PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE............. 25
EFL Player Admin Manager
Louise Smith 7 INDEPENDENT ADVICE........................................ 26
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION (FA)
EFL Player Admin Officers Wembley Stadium
Gill Banks T 01772 325828 PO Box 1966 8 FEEDBACK............................................................ 27
Ric Seear T 01772 325952 London FEEDBACK AND OPEN COMMUNICATION............................. 27
E playeradmin@efl.com SW1P 9EQ COMPLAINTS......................................................................... 27
T 0844 9808200 F 0844 9808201
EFL COMPETITIONS DEPARTMENT 9 KEY CONTACTS..................................................... 29
TheFA.com
EFL Competitions Manager
Paul Snellgrove THE PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALLERS’ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EFL Youth and Reserves Team Officer
ASSOCIATION (PFA) THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME...................................................... 30
20 Oxford Court YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT...............................31
Debbie Anyon T 01772 325834
Bishopsgate SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT.....................................31
EFL CHILD PROTECTION Manchester FA EDUCATION & WELFARE STATEMENT...................................... 32
M2 3WQ APPRENTICESHIPS........................................................................ 32
EFL Child Protection Advisor
T 0161 2360575 F 0161 2287229 TRIALS........................................................................................... 33
Ann Hussey T 01772 325811
thepfa.co.uk
E ahussey@efl.com
EFL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES
The EFL Youth Development would like to thank the following clubs for providing the
From 1st October 2017, please use the following EFL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES 2017/18.................................. 35
photographs included in this guide: Bolton Wanderers, Burton Albion, Exeter City, Millwall,
email address: safeguarding@efl.com Northampton Town, Peterborough, QPR and Walsall. CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT......................................................... 73
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT WELCOME Joining the academy system is a wonderful opportunity for any young player. On behalf of everyone at the English Football League (EFL), we wish you good luck as you begin your journey. You should expect the quality of coaching, the standard of education and the all-round experience to be outstanding. We expect all Academy Players to show commitment to, and respect for, their fellow players of all ages, for their coaches and their Club, and for both the rules and the spirit of the game. The EFL operates the Academy system on behalf of its Clubs, and also works closely with, the Premier League, The Football Association (FA) and the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). There are many things you will need to know as an Academy Player or as a parent of a player. This Charter is designed to provide you with an introduction to the Academy system and information on how it works. 4 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 5
CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
1 THE ACADEMY SYSTEM
OUR VISION OUR MISSION YOUR OPPORTUNITY THE PERFORMANCE PATHWAY
WHAT WE WANT TO ACHIEVE WHAT WE DO WHAT IS THERE FOR YOU We call the development journey of an Academy Player the Performance Pathway.
We want to produce more, and The aim of the Academy system Participating in the Academy Players can join and leave at different ages or points and can progress into the professional game or another career.
better, home-grown players. is to help young players maximise system is an achievement to be Your Club coaches, backed by a wide range of other specialist services, support Academy Players through each phase
their potential in football, proud of, however it is important of the Pathway.
We want our players to be
education and life. to maintain a balance between the
technically excellent and
demands of life outside of football,
tactically astute, independent It puts well-being and personal
including your education. Ensure THE PERFORMANCE PATHWAY HAS 3 PHASES
decision-makers on and off the development at the heart of
that you maintain interests beyond
field, equipped for a successful everything we do. Our aim is to FOUNDATION PHASE Under 9 (U9) to Under 11 (U11)
the football pitch and manage
career as professional footballers. develop well-rounded individuals
expectations of a professional YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE Under 12 (U12) to Under 16 (U16)
We want to develop the world’s as well as high quality players.
football career because only a
leading youth coaches, provide Clubs provide expert services,
few Academy Players will go on to PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE Under 17 (U17) to Under 21 (U21)
inspirational facilities and support and advice to Academy
become professional footballers.
world-class support services. Players and their parents, and every
young player should enjoy and value
their Academy experience.
UNDERSTANDING ACADEMY CLASSIFICATION
Each Academy is independently audited every three years and categorised from 1 to 4. The EFL works closely
with its Clubs in between audits to ensure that standards are maintained and improved where required.
The different categories of Academies reflect the type of programme provided.
The environment at an Academy will differ according to the categorisation, but all categories of Academy will
have a track record of producing successful professional players. Your Club will be able to provide you with their
categorisation status.
ACADEMY CLASSIFICATION DEFINITION PERFORMANCE PATHWAY
This is the highest classification awarded to an
Academy. It is an elite environment where Academy
Players are provided with additional access to
CATEGORY 1 coaching and the potential of full time education U9 to U21
from U12. Category 1 Academies can recruit nationally
from U12 provided the Academy Player is guaranteed
access to a full time education programme.
This is an elite development environment where
Academy Players are typically recruited locally but
CATEGORY 2 U9 to U21
gain access to additional coaching opportunities and
education support.
This is a development environment where Academy
CATEGORY 3 Players are provided with professional coaching and U9 to U21
development opportunities.
Academies focus on their coaching and educational
CATEGORY 4 support for Academy Players in the Professional U17 to U21
Development Phase (U17 to U21) only.
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
2 PARTICIPATION ACADEMY
REGISTRATION
Registration is when you commit
DURATION OF REGISTRATION
U9, U10 and U11 Registration period of up to 1 year
to a Club’s Academy, and the Club
JOINING THE ACADEMY SYSTEM commits to you. All parties must
U12, U14 and U16 Registration period of up to 1 year
The first point of contact with your Club may have complete a registration form. U13 and U15 Registration period of up to 2 years
You remain attached to the Club
been through a Scout or Intermediary. for a period of time that depends
on your age, and you join an age Once the registration is established The EFL and your Club see
WHAT IS A SCOUT? GUIDANCE Representation Contracts group determined by the age you it will continue thereafter for registration as a crucial time when
A Scout represents a Club and is Players entering into a contract with between Players and Intermediaries will be on 31st August. The initial successive periods of a year (or 2 independent advice is important for
responsible for identifying talented an Intermediary should consider under the age of 18 must also be duration of your registration will years) unless either the Club and/or Academy Players and their parents.
young players. Scouts must be taking independent legal advice signed by the Player’s parent or be determined by the time of year the player terminate in accordance (see Section 7 page 26).
registered with the Club who is or contacting the PFA particularly legal guardian. when the Club approaches you with the youth development rules.
responsible for ensuring high if they are unsure of any of the If you are concerned about to register.
standards of behaviour. You should terms of the contract. an approach from a Scout or
always confirm a Scout’s identity Intermediary, contact your
However, it is advisable to conduct
with the Club. Club’s Designated Safeguarding
a thorough research before you sign
with an Intermediary. Check the Officer immediately.
WHAT IS AN INTERMEDIARY?
FA.com/intermediaries for a list
An Intermediary (formally known
of all registered Intermediaries
as an agent) acts on behalf of
or call the Intermediaries hotline
a player or a Club and may
0844 9808213.
represent a player or a Club in CONTACTS
contractual negotiations. Always date any document or Intermediaries in England
the contract that you sign. Ensure are registered and
Intermediaries may not, either monitored by the Financial
you receive a copy of the document/
directly or indirectly, make Regulation team at The FA.
contract in particular on the day
any approach to, or enter into
you sign. You can contact them here:
any agreement with a player in
If a Player is signed up to an Intermediaries Hotline:
relation to any Intermediaries
0844 980 8213
Activity before the first day of Intermediary on an exclusive
E-mail queries:
January in the year of the Player’s basis, he should not enter into
intermediaries.queries@
sixteenth birthday. From this a contract with another
thefa.com
date, Intermediaries may provide Intermediary at the same time as
Fax: 0844 980 0679
advisory services, but are not he may be liable to pay commission
Postal address: Financial
allowed to receive any payment for to two (or more) different
Regulation, Wembley
those services until a player reaches Intermediaries if he does so. Stadium, PO BOX 1966,
the age of 18. The services of an A Player cannot be represented SW1P 9EQ
Intermediary are not essential for by an Intermediary before the
a future in professional football. 1st day in January on the year of
The PFA also provide independent their 16th birthday.
advisory services should you
consider early contact.
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
SCHOLARSHIP OFFERS
A Scholarship is a 2-year agreement between the Club and the Academy Player
which provides a full-time football development and education programme.
This is also sometimes referred to as an apprenticeship.
An offer of a Scholarship may be REGISTRATION PROCESS INDUCEMENTS
officially recorded at any time on, Once you have signed a registration Similarly, no Club may attempt
or after, 1st January in the year in form, The EFL will process your to induce you to register with it
which you reach the age of 14. For registration. If you choose to cancel (whether by offering money or
those Academy Players in the Under the agreement, you must contact other benefit in kind to you or
16 age group, it shall be offered the EFL within 7 days. You may be anyone connected to you) and
on, or before, 31st December in coached by, and play for, the Club you must not accept any such
your Under 16 season. Following during this initial 7-day period as inducements that is offered to you.
receipt of this offer, you must you are officially registered with
Any such inducements could be
respond within 28 days, otherwise the Club.
deemed a breach of the EFL Rules,
it is considered that you have
and for clarity, this covers both the
not accepted the offer. Serious APPROACHES AND CONTACTS
registration with a new Club, or
consideration should be given You are not permitted to contact
re-signing with a Club you may
to this long term commitment any other Premier League or EFL
already be registered with.
to a Club. Clubs during the initial 7-day
period, nor throughout your agreed Inducements can be wide ranging,
Information about the PFA
registration period. Likewise, other from cash payments to the
Independence Advisory Service
Premier League or EFL Clubs, Scouts payment or reimbursement of
available to you regarding
and Intermediaries must not make accommodation or travel costs. CODE OF CONDUCT
registration and contractual offers
an approach to you or any person It is of course appreciated that Your registration means you
can be found in Section 7 page 26.
connected with you. some expenses are legitimate accept personal responsibility
and guidance is available upon for maintaining standards of limited travel time of the Club’s Information about the PFA
request outlining what payments behaviour set out by your Club, location. From Under 17 to Under
are permitted. Should you have
Independence Advisory
Academy and EFL. 21 there are no travel time
any doubts as to whether an restrictions and there is no travel Service available to you
inducement is being offered, you TIME/DISTANCE REGULATIONS limit for the Academy players regarding registration and
or your parents should contact the Between Under 9 and Under 16, engaged in the Full-Time Training
EFL before proceeding. Remember, you can generally only be registered Model at Category 1 Academies in
contractual offers can be
should you be found to have with a Club if you live within a the Youth Development Phase. found in Section 7 page 26
accepted an inducement, there
could be serious ramifications for
your career, including a National Recruitment National Recruitment
U9 to U11 U12 to U16
U12 to U16* U17 to U21
potential sanction from the
Leagues and/or termination CATEGORY 1 ACADEMY 1 Hour 1 ½ Hours Full time No restriction
or refusal of your registration.
CATEGORY 2 ACADEMY 1 Hour 1 ½ Hours Not applicable No restriction
CATEGORY 3 ACADEMY 1 Hour 1 ½ Hours Not applicable No restriction
CATEGORY 4 ACADEMY Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable No restriction
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
ACADEMY INDUCTION
Your Academy will tell you about the provision of coaching, education and
support as well as what you can expect following registration. You will find out
about your personal coaching and games programmes, and how your education
programme and school liaison will be managed.
Induction is an important chance DECLINING EXTENDED COMPENSATION
to get to know key people at the REGISTRATION Compensation is money paid by
Academy, and for them to get to If you choose to decline the offer your new Club to your previous
know you. Make the most of the of an extended registration period one to cover training and
opportunity to ask questions and and seek to be released, you must development costs if you decline
to note names and contact details inform both your Club and EFL in an offer of extended registration.
which you can record on page 29. writing by the first Saturday in June. If compensation is due, and any
END OF SEASON PROCEDURES Following receipt of confirmation amounts are not agreed between
from the EFL, you will then be able Clubs, your new Club may be
Towards the end of each registration
to seek registration at another Club, required to calculate compensation
period, your Club will write to you
subject to the Rules relating to based upon an annual fixed fee
with its plan for your registration
travel distance. which relates to the age group
for the next season(s). If your Club
of the Academy Player and the
intends to renew your registration, If you refuse an offer of retention
category of Academy the player was
you must decide whether you want and a new Club wishes to sign you,
registered with. The current fees are
to accept or refuse their offer. they may have to pay compensation
as shown in the table below.
to your previous Club(s). If you
RENEWING YOUR REGISTRATION are offered a professional contract Compensation for Academy Players
If you are happy to remain and achieve a number of first team who have been offered a scholarship
registered at the Club you do appearances, your previous by their Club and for players in
not need to take any action. Club may also be entitled to claim the Under 17 age group and older
Your Club will notify the EFL, and extra payments. may be determined under the
your registration will be retained Regulations of the Professional
Your Club may offer you a
for a further period (as determined Football Compensation Committee.
professional contract to commence
by your age).
from the age of 17 at any time Academy Players and their parents
from 1st January following the are not liable for paying these fees.
commencement of your under
16 year.
COMPENSATION FORMULA
Category of the training Club’s
Age group of the Academy Player Applicable annual fixed fee
Academy at the relevant time
U9 to U11 All categories £3,000
U12 to U16 Category 1 £40,000
U12 to U16 Category 2 £25,000
U12 to U16 Category 3 £12,500
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
CONTINGENCY FEES – UNDER 12 OR ABOVE REQUESTING RELEASE
In addition, should you subsequently achieve During your registration period you may only be
a number of first team appearances, then your released if all parties are in agreement (the Club,
previous Club(s) may be entitled to additional fees Academy Player and parents). You should initially
known as contingency payments from your current raise any concerns you have, which may have led to
Club. The fees are set according to divisional status. your desire to leave, with the Academy Manager. Any
concerns regarding a safeguarding issue should be
Further information is set out in the Youth
addressed to the Academy Designated Safeguarding
Development Rules.
Officer (DSO).
As an alternative, any party may ask The Player
Related Dispute Commission to provide a binding
decision on a termination request by making a written
application providing full reasons for the request. If
the reasons for requesting a binding decision includes
a safeguarding issue, you should be aware that all poor
practice safeguarding issues should be addressed to
the Academy Designated Safeguarding Officer (DSO) as
soon as a concern is identified. Safeguarding concerns
will be dealt with separately from requests for release
from registration.
You should be aware that compensation may be due
to the Training Club should you wish to register with a
new Club.
More information about feedback and
communication, including the complaints process,
can be found in Section 8 page 27.
MOVING TO ANOTHER ACADEMY
If you registered with one Category 1 Academy and wish important part of ensuring the integrity of the
to move to another Category 1 Academy (as well as in Academy system and the EFL and Premier League Rules.
respect of certain other movements), you (together We will endeavour to ensure the process is completed
with your parents and the two relevant Clubs) will as soon as possible.
ordinarily be required to undergo an exit interview to
Please also note that the above process may
talk through the circumstances of your proposed move.
also apply to other categories of Academy in
This is a process that is intended to ensure that no Rules
certain circumstances.
have been breached in relation to the move.
As part of this process, you and your parents (together LEAVING THE ACADEMY
with the Club that you wish to move to) will also need to Release of an Academy Player from registration can
sign a declaration that no approach has been made to be a difficult time. Academy Players and parents should
you prior to the relevant date, nor has any inducement remember that involvement in the programme is a
has been paid or offered to you or anyone connected tremendous achievement in itself. No Academy can
with you to encourage you to move Academy. guarantee that a player will become a professional.
Following this process, you may be required to provide If your Club does not wish to extend your registration,
certain documents and/or other information to the EFL it is expected to provide support by, for example,
to ensure that all rules have been complied with. As an helping identify opportunities for you to continue your
example, phone records and bank statements covering football career elsewhere. League Football Education
the last year may be requested. (LFE) also provides support for players released at the
end of their Scholarships.
You should be aware that this process can potentially
take a matter of weeks and while it is ongoing, you will For further details on opportunities to attend U16
not be able to train with, or play for, the new Club’s Exit Trials and U18 Assessment Trials can be found
Academy. We appreciate this can be inconvenient and on page 33.
can be a time of uncertainty, but it is an extremely
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
3 ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN
Each Academy has a performance plan which follows the Club’s guiding
principles, values, playing style and tactical approach. This encompasses
a games programme, education programmes, sports science and medicine
services support as well as coaching on the pitch. Your Academy has a
designated team of specialist medical and sports science staff to provide
a high level of medical care during training sessions and games. Your Academy
Manager will introduce you to these specialist staff at your induction.
COACHING PROGRAMME page 20). Close integration with
The age group you are in will, to an your education and welfare
extent, determine the coaching programmes will be paramount
in building an effective coaching N.B. These coaching
contact time you will receive.
programme for you. The Club contact times are a
The number of coaching sessions
will continually monitor your guide and your coach
available to you should increase as
progression via regular performance will adjust your weekly
you progress along the Performance
reviews (see Section 5 page 24). programme according
Pathway. The Club will advise you
to your specific needs
which coaching programmes will Once you join the Academy, your
and the individual
be available to you, these vary in progress will be recorded on a
programme that you
terms of the number of hours of performance clock. This is your
are on.
coaching received each week and record of personal progress and
when in the day those sessions take achievement available to you
place (see Education Programme on through your coaches.
Foundation Phase Youth Development
Category Professional Development Phase U17 to U21
U9 to U11 Phase U12 to U16
4 coaching hours 14 coaching hours per week reducing to 12 hours
10 coaching hours per
per week rising to for Academy Players who have commitments to
1 week rising to 12 hours for
8 hours for older the professional squad during the Professional
older Academy Players
Academy Players Development Phase.
3 coaching hours 14 coaching hours per week reducing to 12 hours
6 coaching hours per
per week rising to for Academy Players who have commitments to
2 week rising to 12 hours for
5 hours for older the professional squad during the Professional
older Academy Players
Academy Players Development Phase.
4 coaching hours per
3 coaching hours
3 week rising to 6 hours for 12 coaching hours per week.
per week
older Academy Players
14 coaching hours per week reducing to 12 hours
for Academy Players who have commitments to
4 Not applicable Not applicable
the professional squad during the Professional
Development Phase Games Programme.
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CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
GAMES PROGRAMME
FOUNDATION PHASE: U9 TO U11 YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE: U12 TO U16 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE: U17 TO U21
• Foundation Phase games are played locally, usually • Youth Development Phase games are usually played The Professional Development Phase aims to
on Sundays, and may include regular festivals that at weekends and may include regular festivals prepare you for professional life in the Club’s
involve three or more Clubs. throughout the season. first team. Depending on age and Academy
• The focus in this phase is fun and developing • Games are usually arranged on a regional basis, Category, you will join a bespoke U18 League
or a Professional Development League.
mastery of the ball. but Category 1 and 2 Academies may be involved
• Games take place on age-appropriate pitches. in national and international competitions. U18 League games take place on Saturdays.
Matches are small-sided games for each age group. • Subject to fitness, in the U12 to U14 age groups you Premier League 2 consists of Category 1
• Subject to fitness, you will participate in at least will participate in at least 50% of match playing time
reasonably spread out in any one season.
Academies, each playing a proportion of matches
at the Club’s main stadium. A Professional
50% of match playing time reasonably spread
out in any one season. • Subject to fitness, in the U15 and U16 age groups you Development League is also provided for the
Category 2 Clubs with a proportion of matches
• Category 1 and 2 Academies participate in a regional will play in at least 20 ‘authorised games’ per season
and participate in at least 50% of the game time.
being played in the main stadium.
indoor season during December and February.
• The focus in this phase is on building technical A development League which provides playing
opportunities for players at some Category
skills, game understanding and tactical awareness.
3 and 4 Academies is also in operation.
Academy Players may be introduced to tournament
football from U12 to U16.
THE FOUNDATION PHASE (U9 TO U11) GAME FORMATS
Age Format Pitch size (yards) Goal size (feet) Ball size
30 x 20 to 40 x 30 or
U9 5 v 5 or 7 v 7 12 x 6 3 or 4
50 x 30 to 60 x 40
U10 7v7 50 x 30 to 60 x 40 12 x 6 to 16 x 7 4
U11 9 v9 70 x 40 to 80 x 50 16 x 7 4
U9 to U11 Futsal (5 v 5) 25 x 15 to 33 x 18m 3 x 2m 3 to 4
THE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE (U12 TO U16) GAME FORMATS
Age Format Pitch size (yards) Goal size (feet) Ball size
U12 & U13 11 v 11 90 x 60 21 x 7 4
U14 & U15 11 v 11 90 x 60 to 100 x 60 24 x 8 5
U16 11 v 11 100 x 60 to 110 x 70 24 x 8 5
U12 to U16 Futsal (5 v 5) 33 x 18 to 42 x 25m 3 x 2m 4
18 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 19CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
FESTIVALS, TOURS EDUCATION PROGRAMME 2 Hybrid
AND TOURNAMENTS Your education is vitally important. Your education • You are released from school to attend the
Academy for part of your weekly timetable,
You may have the chance to be involved in programme will help you achieve a productive and
depending on your age and your Club’s programme.
additional festivals, tours and tournaments, fulfilling career, both on and off the field. The Head
both domestically and abroad, some of which of Education at your Club oversees the programme • Agreement must be reached between your school,
may be residential. These opportunities are and will: parents and Club describing the arrangements and
designed to enhance your playing experience
• Liaise with your school to make sure your the likely effect on your studies.
and help your technical and personal
development. Your Club will provide you with
football commitments do not damage your • Academies must work with your school to track
levels of progress at school. your academic progress, and they must provide
• Make sure you follow a formal education programme
specific details about these events as they are
extra help to ensure there is no detrimental effect
scheduled in the calendar.
on your academic achievement.
that lets you achieve your academic potential and;
• Offer advice on all aspects of the • Information regarding educational progression
should be recorded on your Performance Clock on
education programme.
at least a 12-weekly basis.
FOUNDATION PHASE: U9 to U11
• Academies report to your parents at least twice
In the Foundation Phase the vast majority of a year, outlining your progress in all areas of
Academy’s operate a part time programme whereby football development.
you attend school full time and in the main attend
the Academy in the evening, at weekends and during 3 Full-time
holidays. Additionally, your Academy keeps in regular • If you are offered a full-time place at your PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PHASE: U17 to U21
contact with your school to ensure your Academy Academy, you receive both your football and In the first two years of this phase, Academy Players
attendance is not having a detrimental impact on education programmes through the Club. Your must take an education component as part of their
your educational progress. academic needs will be met by a local school. Scholarship.
Your Academy will report to your parents at least twice • Your Club will make a detailed assessment of Many Academy Players take the Advanced
per year, outlining your progress in all areas of football your educational needs and work closely with Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence; full details of
development. your previous and new schools to ensure your this will be provided by both your Club and League
curriculum meets both government requirements Football Education (LFE).
A limited number of Academies operate a hybrid
and your academic abilities.
programme in this phase. A full educational review will take place every
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PHASE: U12 to U16
• If you are offered a place on a full-time 12 weeks, and will be recorded on the Education
programme, your Club will also offer an extended Management System (EMS).
The Youth Development Phase offers three possible registration that lasts up to the end of your
Although not compulsory, there may be education
types of programme: secondary school education.
opportunities available to you after you turn
1 Part time • A full educational review will take place every 18 to continue your education. This may include higher
• You attend school full time, and in the main you 12 weeks and a copy will be sent to your parents. level programmes, such as degree-level study.
attend the Academy in the evenings, at weekends
and during holidays.
• Information regarding educational progression Academy Players are expected to complete their
should be recorded on your Performance Clock on education programme even if they sign a professional
• Your Academy will keep in regular contact with at least a 12-weekly basis. contract before the apprenticeship has run its course.
your school and reports to your parents at least
twice a year.
• A full-time place may involve living away from Your Club may offer you a professional contract to
home in accommodation arranged for you by commence from the age of 17 at any time from
the Club for instance at a boarding school, Club 1st January following the commencement of your
boarding home or with a host family. under 16 year.
20 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 21CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
4 PLAYER RECOGNITION
SYSTEM (PRS)
The Player Recognition System (PRS) is intended to be introduced during
the 2017/18 season. The PRS will use photo ID cards and bespoke technology
to validate eligibility and record attendance at Academy fixtures
The PRS has the following key Once the systems is operational, In respect of the PRS, the
objectives: each registered player intending to League will access the following
• Create a safe environment for be involved in a fixture must have a registration data (currently held):
players and staff
valid card available for inspection.
It is the responsibility of the Club
• Player name
• Ensure the Games Programme and player to ensure the card is • Player FAS ID
is monitored effectively in terms
of Scouting and recruiting
available. Games Programme
Monitors will attend fixtures
• Player Registration Status
• Allow recording of player and administer random card
inspections. Cards may be inspected
Additionally, the PRS will
require the following data
game time
• Ease Club administrative duties
prior, during or after matches. (not currently held):
Any lost or damaged cards must be • Player image
Following the implementation
of PRS, an Academy intending to
reported to the League immediately
so a new card can be printed and
• Player attendance at fixtures
register a player will be required issued as soon as possible. Clubs are The data will be used to produce
to complete the registration likely to incur a cost for each lost or the ID card and to verify a player’s
forms as they do currently with damaged card. eligibility at fixtures. All stored
the additional requirement to data will be held securely alongside
The League will only record and
provide a suitable image. The existing player registration data.
store data deemed essential in
player will then be issued with a
fulfilling its role as a governing The PRS is to be implemented to
card once all registration details
body and in support of its functions. protect the existing registration
– including an image eligibility –
process and as a result the player,
have been verified and processed.
staff, Club and League. The
If any details have been submitted
attendance data and requirement
incorrectly the Club will be asked
for each player to be issued with
to resubmit the application and the
a card will also support existing
card issuing time may be affected.
player safeguarding provisions.
22 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 23CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
5 PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 6 PLAYER AND
AND PROGRESSION SAFEGUARDING WELFARE
Making all Academy Players independent decision makers is one of the core The EFL is committed to safeguarding the welfare SOCIAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS
You should be aware that your Club
aims of the Academy system. Athletic development, performance lifestyle of young players and expects all member Clubs to
will have a policy and guidance for
and psychology programmes will be delivered to enhance the knowledge, endorse this commitment. Protecting young players players, parents and staff on the use
skills and understanding you will need to become a professional footballer from abuse is of paramount importance. The EFL and misuse of social media sites,
including Facebook and Twitter. It is
Safeguarding Children Statement is contained in important that you understand what
both on and off the field.
Appendix (A) of this handbook. is acceptable and unacceptable.
Being registered with a professional
PERFORMANCE CLOCK sports scientist plus any other Your Academy will also hold parents’
Each Club has a duty of care to concerns at an early stage. You Club means that you have a
You are entitled to regular feedback relevant Academy staff. You will be evenings at least twice each season
safeguard children and young should have the information you responsibility to be a positive role
on your progress and development provided with details of each review to discuss your recent performance model in all public communications,
players involved with their Club need within this guide. However, if
at the Club. Your Academy will use and your coach will discuss future reviews in detail with your parents. therefore, inappropriate comments
and they will have safeguarding you need clarification, then in the
a ‘Performance Clock’ to record, targets with you. about others, including; players,
policies and procedures in place. first instance speak to the Age Group
measure and monitor all aspects parents, staff, officials or the Club
These outline their commitment Team Manager. You may also speak
PERFORMANCE REVIEW FREQUENCY will be taken seriously, may result
of your progress. It is your record to safeguarding, and players and to the EFL Regional Manager whose
in disciplinary action and could
of achievement, and you can help parents should be made aware of contact details are available on page
Foundation Phase Every 12 weeks result in dismissal.
to develop it. If you move to them during induction and through 2 of this guide. They will be able
another Club, you take your Club publications. provide information and guidance. Parents may have seen in the media
Youth Development Phase Every 6 weeks that there is a ‘trend’ by some
Performance Clock with you as At your Club, there will be a If you have any concerns regarding young people to use social media
your own personal record. Professional Development Phase person who is responsible for the safeguarding or the welfare of any
Every 6 weeks to share inappropriate images of
(U17 & U18)
welfare of young players; they child or young player you should themselves or others. It is important
PERFORMANCE REVIEWS Professional Development Phase may be known as the Safeguarding report them to the Academy DSO.
Frequency to be determined by your Club to remember that on occasions
(U19 – U21) Designated Officer (DSO). It is
Every Academy Player’s the sharing of such images may be
performance is reviewed regularly. their responsibility to respond to IMAGES/VIDEO FOOTAGE – PARENTS considered a criminal act. Parents
complaints of poor practice and AND PLAYERS UNDER 18 YEARS should discuss with their children the
A performance review assesses your
ensure that such complaints are Still images and recorded footage risks associated with the misuse of
development against targets set
dealt with appropriately. The DSO are used in many ways: for Club instant imaging messaging services
at previous performance reviews.
also has a responsibility to refer performance analysis, match-day such as Snapchat; WhatsApp; Twitter
It identifies your need for individual
on to the appropriate authorities programmes, as well as other (Direct Messenger) and Facebook
coaching, all-round athletic (Direct Messenger).
allegations, disclosures or concerns publications and literature. Your
development, educational support, of abuse or the risk of harm to a Club will have an Images Policy. EFL are committed to safeguarding.
and it sets new performance young player. Such referrals will be
You should ensure that you Any young person found to be
targets. Each review is recorded on to the statutory agencies such as the sending inappropriate images of
understand what the Images Policy
your Performance Clock. local authority or the police and to other children may be reported to
for your Club is. The parent/legal
The FA Case Management Team. the police.
Performance reviews are conducted guardian of the player will be asked
by a multidisciplinary team of If you have any concerns regarding to sign a consent form to ensure that Although the majority of images
experts employed by your Academy the welfare of any child or young you understand how the images may are appropriate and are taken in
which may include your Head coach, player you should report them to be used. good faith, images of children can
the DSO. be misused and children and young
the Head of Education, the Club’s If parents/carers have any concerns people may be put at risk as a result.
We hope that your time at the regarding the use of images they Parents are asked to reinforce, with
Academy will be enjoyable, however should contact the DSO. young players, the importance of
on occasions, players and parents safe use of social media systems to
do have some concerns. It may protect your own and other children.
be that you just need clarification
Parents and players should ensure
as to the youth rules or Club
to read and understand the Clubs
rules regarding the Academy. It
Social Media Policy.
is important to try to clarify any
24 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 25CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
7 INDEPENDENT ADVICE 8 FEEDBACK
We pride ourselves on the quality of the Academy system and we FEEDBACK AND OPEN COMMUNICATION
are committed to ensuring that Academy Players, Trialists and parents We want to minimise the risk of misunderstanding at every stage.
Close and regular communication between Clubs, Academy
gain the right advice and support. Players and parents helps to ensure an enjoyable and productive
experience for everyone. Feedback helps Clubs to identify areas
An important aspect of this is the independent advice provided by the The Professional
for improvement that will enhance the learning environment
Footballers’ Association (PFA). You are advised to make contact at the earliest opportunity.
and the playing experience. Comments, suggestions and the
raising of concerns help us to manage risks and encourage
T 0161 236 0575
better performance.
E youthadvisory@thepfa.co.uk We work hard to ensure that things go well; you should always
raise any concerns you have with your Club in the first instance.
THE PFA INDEPENDENT REGISTRATION ADVISORY SERVICE If you wish to make a formal complaint, follow the process
The PFA Independent Registration Advisory Service can detailed in the complaints procedure below.
offer advice to Academy Players, Trialists and their parents
relating to: COMPLAINTS
• Premier League and EFL Youth Development Rules COMMUNICATION
• Registration and contractual offers Informally raise the issue with someone at the Club, such as your
• Football Association and FIFA Rules and Regulations
Coach, Designated Safeguarding Officer or Academy Manager;
this may help you reach a satisfactory resolution quickly.
The PFA was formed in 1907 and is the world’s longest COMPLAINTS PROCEDURE
established professional sportspersons’ union.
If the issue is not resolved, follow your Academy’s complaints
The aims of the PFA are to protect, improve and negotiate procedure, put your complaint in writing and make it formal.
the conditions, rights and status of all professional players
by collective bargaining agreements. ESCALATION
The PFA is a key figure in all aspects of the professional If having completed your Academy’s complaints procedure
game that affects its members and has enhanced its including the appeals process, you remain dissatisfied, contact the
reputation by upholding the principle of caring for the Youth Department at the EFL. Guidance can also be sought from
interests of the game as a whole, in addition to the the PFA Independent Youth Advisory Service.
interests of its members. E youthadvisory@thepfa.co.uk T 0161 236 2575
The experience and expertise the PFA has gained since
RESPONSE
its formation ensures it is able to provide you with the best
independent advice and assistance. Complaints to EFL; these should be emailed to enq@efl.com
The EFL will respond within 7 days and will provide an outcome
within 28 days, where possible.
If these timescales are not achievable, you will be kept informed.
POOR PRACTICE
The EFL expects professional Clubs to deal with complaints of poor
practice issues at the Club with guidance and support from the EFL
Child Protection Advisor when required.
26 EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents EFL youth development CHARTER FOR ACADEMY players and parents 27CONTACTS • CONTENTS • WELCOME • THE ACADEMY SYSTEM • PARTICIPATION • ACADEMY PERFORMANCE PLAN • PLAYER RECOGNITION SYSTEM • PLAYER DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION
PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
9 KEY CONTACTS
Academy Manager Head of Academy Coaching
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
Academy Coach Club Doctor
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
Physiotherapist Head of Sports Science and Medicine
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
Head of Education Academy Designated Safeguarding Officer
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
Club Designated Safeguarding Officer EFL Regional Manager
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
Other useful contact Other useful contact
Name: Name:
Contact: Contact:
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PLAYER AND SAFEGUARDING WELFARE • INDEPENDENT ADVICE • FEEDBACK • KEY CONTACTS • THE FA RESPECT PROGRAMME • YOUNG PLAYERS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
SPECTATORS RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT • FA EDUCATION AND WELFARE STATEMENT • APPRENTICESHIPS • TRIALS • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT RULES • CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT
THE FA RESPECT
PROGRAMME
In 2008, the Respect programme was introduced YOUNG PLAYERS SPECTATORS
as a response to behavioural problems in football.
RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT RESPECT CODE OF CONDUCT
It requires the FA, the leagues, the Clubs, players
We all bear a collective responsibility to set a good
and spectators to work together to ensure that a WHEN PLAYING FOOTBALL, I WILL:
example and help provide a positive environment in
• Always play to the best of my ability and for the
supportive and positive match day environment
which children can learn and enjoy the game. Play your
exists at all levels of youth football.
benefit of my team. part and observe the FA’s respect code of conduct for
• Play fairly – I won’t cheat, dive, complain or
Key to the development of young players is that spectators at all times.
they enjoy the experience of playing and training,
waste time. I WILL:
that they are able to respond to the guidance of
their Club coaches and that they learn to take • Respect my team-mates, the other team, • Remember that children play for fun.
independent decisions on the pitch. The Respect the referee or my coach/manager.
• Applaud effort and good play as well as success.
programme supports these outcomes.
• Play by the rules, as directed by the referee. • Respect the Referee’s decisions even when you
• Be gracious in victory and defeat – I will shake don’t agree with them.
hands with the other team and referee at the end
of the game.
• Appreciate good play from whatever team it
comes from.
• Listen and respond to what my coach/team • Remain behind the touchline and within the
manager tells me. designated spectators’ area (where provided).
• Understand that a coach has to do what is best for • Let the coach do their job and not confuse the players
the team and not one individual player. by telling them what to do.
• Talk to someone I trust or the club welfare officer • Encourage the players to respect the opposition,
if I’m unhappy about anything at my club. referee and match officials.
I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all • Support positively. When players make a mistake
of the following actions may be taken by my club, offer them encouragement not criticism.
the League or The FA:
• Never engage in, or tolerate, offensive, insulting,
I MAY: or abusive language or behaviour.
• Be required to apologise to my team-mates, I understand that if I do not follow the Code, any/all of
the other team, referee or team manager.
the following actions may be taken by my club, or the FA:
• Receive a formal warning from the coach.
I MAY BE:
• Be dropped or substituted or suspended • Issued with a verbal warning from a club coach.
• Required to meet with a club official.
from training.
• Be required to leave the club. • Obliged to leave the match venue by the club.
• My club may make my parent or carer aware of • Requested by the club not to attend future games.
any infringements of the Code of Conduct.
• Required to leave the club along with
any dependents.
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