Be reasonable
Teach them to play by the Rules/Laws
Avoid mismatches
Don't favour your best players
Never condemn
Being coached should be fun too
Get the right equipment and facilities
Give your voice a rest
Be generous with praise
Good coaching means they run with the ball
Doctor knows best
It's your players who matter - not their won/lost record
To be aware of and meet the requirements of the RFU code of conduct, where not in conflict with the above

Code for Parents and Spectators

Never force a child to play rugby
Always remember children play rugby for THEIR enjoyment- not yours
Encourage your child to learn the rules and play within them.
Teach your child that victory isn’t everything and help your child to recognise good performance.
Never punish or belittle a child for losing or making mistakes.
Applaud good play – by all teams and players competing.
Encourage your child to improve skills through coaching.
Stay off the pitch at all times.
Discourage unfair play and arguing with officials.
Publicly accept officials’ judgements.
Support your child’s involvement and help them to enjoy their sport.
Use correct and proper language at all times.
Be a PROUD parent – Not a LOUD parent.

Code for Club Officials & Volunteers
The essence of good ethical conduct and practice is summarised below. All volunteers must:

Consider the well-being and safety of participants before the development of performance.
Develop an appropriate working relationship with performers, based on mutual trust and respect.
Make sure all activities are appropriate to the age, ability and experience of those taking part.
Promote the positive aspects of the sport (e.g. fair play).
Display consistently high standards of behaviour and appearance.
Follow all guidelines laid down by the national governing body and the club.
Hold the appropriate, valid qualifications and insurance cover.
Never exert undue influence over performers to obtain personal benefit or reward.
Never condone rule violations, rough play or the use of prohibitive substances.

Any child who suffers from concussion during a game will not be allowed to play for 1 month, and then only with his/her Doctors consent

Parents must make sure that their coach is informed if he/she has any medical problems