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Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club
A guide for players, parents and coaches
Introduction
Playing football, is not only about winning, it is about enhancing skills, developing team
spirit and commitment and it is about learning to win and lose, with respect To this end,
Maccabi will be focusing on the development of ball skills, sportsmanship, team spirit
and self-discipline, as an individual and a team member; all critical life skills.
To get the most from the season, we have provided in this guide an outline of the
responsibilities for all parties involved (club, coaches, players, and parents).
In order for this season to be a success, everyone must work together, understand and
respect the efforts and responsibilities of all parties, and support each other. It is
anticipated that all participants will read and accept the principles of this guide.
Context: Recreational and Development, Competitive and
Elite teams
To cater for as broad a community as possible Eastern Suburbs Hakoah aims to have a
number of different teams per age group.
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A Recreational team; for players who are new to the sport or who wish to focus on the
more social aspects of being part of a team.
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A Development team for players who wish to play at a higher level but aren’t quite at
the rep level
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A Competitive team or representative team for players who wish to focus on the more
competitive aspects of football.
The major goals for players in all teams are: to play to their best of their ability, show
commitment to their team, make new friends and have some fun.
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Responsibilities
In order that everyone understands what is expected of them and is aware of the
responsibilities of all other parties involved, the responsibilities of the club, coaches,
players and parents are outlined below. On registering you will be asked to sign
acceptance of the official Maccabi code of conduct
1. Responsibilities of the Eastern Suburbs Hakoah Futsal Club
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Promote the sport of football.
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Promote participation in the Maccabi Football Club within the local community.
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Cater for players who have different standards of play and different levels of
commitment.
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Provide personal development for the players through coaching, training
sessions and involvement in competition.
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Provide a coach and manager for each of the teams.
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Provide uniforms, grounds and officials for each team.
2. Responsibilities of the coach
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Be a good role model to the team, with regard to sportsmanship, general
behaviour, and attitude to the game of sport.
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Recognise that each player is an individual and create a program which will
enable each player to reach her highest level of achievement.
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Plan training sessions and competition tactics to allow team advancement.
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Provide opportunities for all members of the team.
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Teach both the technical and the tactical side of the game.
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Assist selectors at team trials.
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Be a team selector for the game.
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Give constructive direction and correction to the players during the training
sessions and competition games.
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Ensure that all players train and compete in a safe environment.
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3. Responsibilities of the player
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Play according to the rules and spirit of football. You are the role models for our
younger players.
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Train and play to the best of your ability, while maintaining a positive attitude.
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Support and encourage the members of your team.
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Conduct yourselves in a proper and respectful manner.
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Arrive on time and fully prepared for all matches and training sessions. As a rule,
players should turn up 10-15 minutes before prior to a training session and 30
minutes before a game.
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Treat training seriously and show a commitment to attending regularly. Unless a
player has a valid reason, absence from training may mean the player will be
deemed ineligible to play.
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Attend all games. If you are unable to do so due to ill health, injury or a
compelling personal reason, you shall relay your inability to attend to the coach or
manager as soon as possible.
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Turn up for training and matches in the appropriate uniform.
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Inform the coach of any injuries that may hinder your training or games.
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Follow all the coach’s instructions with a positive attitude.
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4. Responsibilities of the parent
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Be your child’s greatest fan and support them unconditionally and in a positive
manner.
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Actively support the team coach and manager. A parent should never question
the decisions, or be critical, of the coach or referee in front of their child, other
players and their parents.
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Leave all training to the coach. Players may become confused and disheartened
if they are instructed by different people. This is a major factor in premature
retirement form the sport.
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Support the team and all its members.
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Do not approach or talk to the referee, the other team's coach or other officials
during the match as this can lead to our team being penalized by football NSW.
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Ensure that all sideline encouragement at games is positive, towards your team
and the opposing team on the day.
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Ensure your child is appropriately dressed on time to training and to matches.
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Ensure your child is on time to training and to matches.
In terms of financial requirements, your daughter will not be eligible to play unless
all fees have been paid.
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Agreement/statement
This agreement/statement covers:
 an acceptance of responsibilities, and
 a player’s statement.
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Acceptance of responsibilities
To be signed by the player and both parents and returned to the team Manager.
Player
I agree to be bound by the responsibilities outlined for a player in this Guide.
Name
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Signature
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Parents
I agree to be bound by the responsibilities outlined for a parent in this Guide.
Name
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Signature
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Name
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Signature
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