1.      Play because you enjoy football, not to please your parents or your coach

2.      You must respect the rights, dignity and worth of each and every person and treat each equally within the context of the sport

3.      You must adhere to all guidelines laid down by the Club Rules and the Code of Conduct of the Sturminster Marshall Youth Football Club

4.      You must develop a good working relationship with the coach based on mutual trust and respect

5.      You must accept responsibility for their own behaviour and performance and will not argue with the Referee or the Assistant Referee

6.      You should, from the beginning of your association with the Club, clarify with the coach exactly what is   expected of you.

7.    You must agree to co-operate as necessary with specialists (e.g. other coaches, officials, sports scientists, doctors, physiotherapists)

8.      You must agree to adhere to the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play) and never condone violations of the laws of the Game, behaviour contrary to the spirit of the Laws of the Game or relevant rules and regulations, or the use of prohibited substances or techniques

9.      You must consistently display high standards of behaviour

10. You must appreciate the importance of striving to win, not winning itself