Coventry City Ladies Football Club Players' Responsibilities

• If you are injured or unfit to play or train you must inform the Coaching Staff (and parents if you are a Junior Section player). No matter how much you want play do not hide injuries. The injury will only take longer to heal.
  
• Punctually attend all coaching sessions and matches for which you are selected. If you cannot, you must inform a Coach or Team Manager (persistent non-attendance at training will cause you not to be selected for your team).
  
• Never argue with match officials.
  
• Never use foul, abusive or insulting language.
  
• Always adopt a good standard of behaviour at the Club’s social functions. The social events are usually attended by Club members of all ages and all Members should act appropriately, particularly in relation to the consumption of alcohol and other substances.
  
• Always show appropriate respect for your opposition players, officials, supporters and the match officials.
  
• Never chew gum, consume fizzy drinks (see below) or wear jewellery during games or coaching sessions. Immovable jewellery must be covered by tape.
  
• Do not disrupt coaching sessions. Time is limited and others are there to learn.
  
• Do not form or encourage cliques within the Squad. The Squad working as one will be far more successful.
  
• You must wear shin pads during all games and training sessions.
  
• Never forget your boots. Be responsible for your kit and look after Club kit. Do not rely on other people to remember them for you.
  
• Always clean your boots after matches. It is a well-known football fact that footballers play better in clean boots!
  
• Always play to the rules of Association Football. Never cheat - you will let yourself down and your team.
  
• Listen only to your Coach or Team Manager on matters of Club Football. Your family's and friends’ may not be aware of the team’s strategy for that particular match.
  
• Always encourage your team-mates, even if mistakes are made.
  
• Try your best and be positive when playing football. Do not be afraid to use your skills.
  
• Retire to bed early the night before a match - not in the early hours of the morning!
  
• Above all ENJOY playing the beautiful game.
  
• If you decide to leave the Club, please send a letter to the Club Secretary informing him of your decision and return any of the Club’s property (e.g. playing kit) that you may still have.

Players (and Parents of the Junior Section Players) may wish to save money by not buying so-called isotonic drinks. These drinks are basically water, fruit flavouring and a small trace of salt. Any diluted fruit cordial is just as good. Tea should be avoided as a half time drink as it will cause greater fluid loss (tea is diuretic). It is just as important to drink fluids prior to the game as it is during half time and after the final whistle.