Respect
Why we lead on Respect
The FA’s Respect campaign was launched in the 2008/09 season after a build-up of behavioural problems in the National Game. Following its success, The FA want to spread the message of Respect even further across English football. The 'We Only Do Positive' campaign aims to do just that. The campaign highlights the importance of positive behaviour towards young footballers, specifically looking at the impact parents and coaches can have. The campaign is rooted in extensive research carried out in 2017/18 to understand more clearly the effect of negative behaviour on Under 7s - Under 18s and where Respect interventions would be most effective.
The research provided clear evidence of why positivity was so important in the youth game. The stand-out insight was that 9 in 10 children played better with positive encouragement. In addition, the research highlighted that negative experiences on children had a serious adverse effects on both in their footballing ability and more widely to their enjoyment of the sport.
‘We Only Do Positive’ is a response to this research and uses an all new strategic approach to target coaches and parents specifically around mini-soccer and youth football. It aims to promote and educate coaches and parents on their roles in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all the players, ensuring they have great experiences throughout their football journey.
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Respect the standard
The Grassroots Code, formerly known as the Code of Conduct, is designed to unite everyone across grassroots football by driving positive standards of behaviour we can all get behind.
Created with contributions gathered from grassroots clubs, The Grassroots Code focuses on a few key pillars:
- Enjoy The Game - we’re here to enjoy ourselves…win, lose or draw.
- Give Respect - we always treat others as we’d like to be treated.
- Be Inclusive - we embrace our differences…football is a game for everyone.
- Work Together - we’re a team, on and off the pitch.
- Play Safe - we all have a role in safeguarding children.
Together, these Standards of Behaviour promote a positive, inclusive and respectful football experience for everyone.
No matter your role in football, we all have a part to play. Players, coaches, match officials, parents and spectators - have a look at the relevant Grassroots Code, available below, and make sure you respect the Standard to help make football enjoyable for all!
Click here to learn more about the Grassroots Code.
Within your club you will have a Welfare officer, you can gain his or her details from your club secretary (if you’re not aware who this is). Please speak to them ASAP after the incident and they will be able to action the next steps, depending on the seriousness of the incident.
Matchday Monitors attend local games on behalf of the GFA to report back on behaviour and atmospheres, both good and bad. If you are interested in becoming a Matchday Monitor and helping clubs to improve their conduct, get in touch!
Yes, there is a Respect equipment scheme which the FA delivers in partnership with the Football Foundation. You can visit by clicking here.
Gloucestershire FA would love to hear some positive work being carried out for Respect. Either use the #Respect or message us directly to bring attention to your post. Please note, if you are taking pictures of children and using for social media, consent will need to be given by the child’s parent/guardian/carer.
Everyone is responsible and should play their part in creating safe, fun and inclusive environments. No matter what your role is, let’s work together to unite the game.
Yes, absolutely. Gloucestershire FA are happy to work with individuals/groups that wish to champion Respect. Please send us details of your workshop!
Get In Touch
By Email: Support@GloucestershireFA.com
For the national FA please contact Respect@TheFA.com
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