1. Rubery FC DNA – Draft v1 First created Autumn 2015

2. What do we want to be as a club? What is our DNA? Who We Are The Rubery FC Player How We Support How Do We Coach How We Play

3. Who We Are Grassroots club providing boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy playing football in Wythall and surrounding areas We are currently a Charter Standard Club – can we work towards Community status? We follow these principles: Accessible within financial limits – providing the best facilities at the lowest possible cost Attractive to children of all levels – from beginners to advanced Make it as simple as possible for managers and coaches Feed players from the soccer school to Rubery Seniors Respectful of the local FA rules and regulations and philosophies We guide children how to play in a sporting nature and to win or lose with pride & respect for your team and the opposition

4. The Rubery FC Player Personal Attributes Happy Confident Fitness Versatile / overall game Proud Respectful Polite and well mannered Feeling an equal amongst a team Willing to learn and develop Enjoyment of the game Sportsmanship Help Team mates – encourage and support Develop the shy ones Committed Footballing Attributes Having a shared playing philosophies Develop as a team High energy Good touch Good defending Able to pass and recognise when to pass Confident to take on 1 v 1 Leadership qualities in game situations – help with training – help with running events at the club Good with both feet Don’t allocate preferred position until 11 v 11 game Good decision making

5. How Do We Coach Social Coaching Improve players all round multi skills movements (forwards / backwards / sideways / jumping / skipping etc )with playground games as part of warm ups? Non – critical or constructive criticism Positive reinforcement Enthusiasm Consistent message Rubery FC Respect – Don’t argue with refs Support the kids Educate parents kids and coaches To be respectful at all times Proactive planned curriculum rather than reactive to games on a weekend Football Coaching 70% ball rolling time Game realistic sessions No lines / queues Often – pull out individuals to coach improvements – rarely – stop the entire group from playing 1 ball drill for every player 50% of the training session is game time with stoppages to praise or educate STEP Principle Maximise Playing time in training and warm ups Fitness training ? Coaching points last no longer than 30 seconds Fun Coaches don’t take part (safety) / only in goal if really necessary 50% of the training session is game time with stoppages to praise or educate

6. How We Play Fair Possession based – pass and move – with a positive end product Encourage creativity in the right areas of the field Play out from the back when possible For enjoyment – with a smile Desire and passion Versatile play – opportunity to try in all positions Supporting each other RESPECT Intelligently recognise moments in the game – counter and retain Create space – use all the pitch Encourage team mates Don’t criticise Play to final whistle Don’t lose heart – look to improve next Play as a team not as individuals

7. How Do We Support Support new coaches – booklet of age appropriate drills Quarterly accredited bespoke CPD for Rubery FC? All coaches to be part of the licensed coaches club Lead Coaches for Foundation / Youth Phase? Mentoring system / buddy system for new coaches? Tailored age group coaching Specific training for goalkeeper – regular GK session required? Coach networking sessions – to share best practice ? FA Coaches App