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Beechwood FC Parents Manual 2020 Beechwood FC Exec Committee Issued: January 2020
Welcome to this Parents’ Manual for Beechwood
Football Club, which provides information on
• how we coach and play football, including
player development and streaming, the roles of
coaches, managers and parents, our pitches and
our gear, and
Welcome! • how we run the Club, including governance, the
role of the volunteer, our code of conduct, child
protection arrangements and finances/subs.
We hope you find it useful and would be happy to
take any questions or feedback.
Yours in football,
The Executive Committee
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Part 1: How we coach Part 2: How we run
and play football the Club
5. Overview 20. Governance
7. Player Development 23. Role of the Volunteer
9. Streaming 24. Code of Conduct
Contents 10. The Girls Game 25. Child Protection
11. Coaches, Managers and Parents 26. Finances and Subs
17. Pitches 29. Our Sponsors
18. Gear 30. Website, Facebook and Contacts
Appendices
33. Player Development 36. Player Assessments
34. Streaming Policy 39. FAI Development Path
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How we coach and play football, including
• player development and streaming
Part One • the roles of coaches, managers and parents
• our pitches
• our gear
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Beechwood FC was formed in 1996 as a
Beechwood community-based Football Club
Football From a squad of 12 boys and four coaches in
1996, we have grown to a Club with over 600
Club players, including close to 100 girls, over 100
parent/professional coaches and 1,000 parents
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We are a community-based Club that wants to
play progressive* football, with continuous
Football player development as a core aim
Strategy By learning to play football in a supportive
environment, all our players will gain a lifetime
love of the "Beautiful Game"
Progressive football : Smart, attacking football where the players -
• Play the ball forward
• Play possession football – where passing/creative/tactical skills are needed
• Play intelligent football – where decision making is key
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• The Club has adopted the FAI's Player
Development Plan
• The focus is on players' enjoyment and skill
development, not on winning at all costs
Player
Development • Introduces a uniform playing and coaching style
in order to develop skilful and creative players
• There is a gradual build-up towards the full
game (4v4, 5v5, 7v7, 9v9, 11v11) to increase
time on the ball at the younger ages
https://www.fai.ie/sites/default/files/atoms/files/PDP%20Briefing%20Document.pdf 7
FAI
Development
Path
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• Every player develops their football ability at a
different pace
• Player streaming is the process that allows the
movement of players between the teams within
an age group, in line with their level of ability
Streaming • The primary aim is for all players to have fun,
(see also pages 33 to 38) whilst developing at their own pace and playing
in a team which is consistent with their ability
• Streaming starts at Under 9. We have a clear
policy and use a fair, transparent and planned
approach
• Streaming is not "one and done", it's reviewed
each year
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• From zero to almost 100 players in less than two
years! We aim to reach parity in numbers with
The Girls Game is the boys
• A squad at every age group from the Under 7s
growing at academy to Under 12s
Beechwood • From Under 8 up playing in the DDSL on
Below is a picture of our very first Girls team in 2018 Sundays
• Supported by Pearl Slattery, Development
Officer, Women’s Department, FAI
10• The Club relies on volunteer parents to provide
coaching and management for all squads
• Training is provided – and we do ask that parent
coaches complete the relevant FAI Kickstart
Coaches, coaching programmes
Managers • Coaches must also complete Garda Vetting and
a Child Safeguarding course
and Parents • Training and support to our parent coaches is
provided by our professional coaches, who also
provide direct coaching and support to squads
on a rotational basis
• Whether coaching/managing or not, all parents
have a role to play in supporting their squads!
11• Motivate your players, whilst always coaching in a positive
manner. This helps build player confidence and self-motivation
• Praise and encourage your players to have the freedom to
express themselves
• Let players make their own decisions on the pitch.
Constantly instructing them on what to do does not help their
development. Coaches must accept that mistakes are part of
The role of a the game and part of player learning and development
• Focus on the quality of play (when attacking, defending and
Coach in transition) rather than on winning games
• Set development ‘goals’ in what you want to achieve with
your team/players. For example, “Today we will be focusing on
attacking play.”
• Engage with your players by asking questions. Talk and
discussion will help create improved awareness in their role, on
and off the field
• Encourage your players to show respect for the opponents and
match officials (no back chat) and to play by the rules
• Encourage your players to work together and achieve team
objectives
12• Engage with parents after games/training sessions
• The coach must intervene immediately where his /
The role of a her players fail to show high standards of respect,
good attitude and behavior. Failure to intervene
Coach will lead to this behavior being repeated
cont.
• Be patient, stay calm and always be in control
of your emotions
• Lead by example on and off the pitch
131. Who will I be responsible to? Club Football Committee & Director of
Coaching
2. Who will I be responsible for? Under-xx age group team
3. What is the role of the Team Manager? The main purpose of the job is to
ensure that the club provides a team to compete in the Local Leagues and
Cup Competitions. The Manager is responsible for all aspects of activity
The role & regarding the age group. The Manager is permitted to engage helpers or
assistants as required
responsibilities 4. What sort of tasks are involved? Tasks each week of the season will
include:
• Team selection & sourcing new players if required
of a Manager • Organisation of coaching/training at club 1to 2 per week
• Organisation of transport for team matches
• Arranging friendly matches and additional training sessions if required
• Team kit & equipment
• Reporting results to Club Secretary
• Team accounts, ensure annual club subscription collected, referee fees,
Club Social night ticket sales
• Attend Club team managers meetings each season
• End of season report to Club Committee
145. How much time will I need to give to the job? Team
activities on match day will, depending on the venue for
the game, take up approximately 2.5 hours. Coaching and
training sessions at the club each week (usually on
Tuesday / Thursday evening) will take up around 2 hours.
The role & Other duties associated with the tasks outlined above are
spread across the week, with telephone calls / messages
responsibilities to parents, fixture secretary’s and opposition managers
etc., and will take around 3 hours
of a Manager 6. What else can you tell me about the job? The Club
requires the minimum of a Level One (Kick Start) FAI
cont. qualification for all Team Managers, attendance at an FAI
Child Protection Course and Garda Vetting. The Club will
assist in arranging and funding your attendance at these
courses. Other Club Officials and Team Managers are
always available for any assistance or advice. A Club first
aid kit will be issued to all team managers, which can be
replenished on request. The Club provides all playing kit
and match and training equipment
15• Encourage your child always to play by the laws of the game and to show
respect to all those involved in the game (their coaches and fellow players,
the opposition coaches and players and the referee/match officials)
• Ensure that your child arrives on time for training and games – and wears
the correct Beechwood FC kit on match days and when representing the
Club
• Help young people to work towards skill improvement – practise at home
• We ask that parents/guardians follow a “One Voice” policy – and that voice
The role of a is the coach’s.
• Set a good example by applauding good play on both
Parent sides. Don't criticise mistakes
• Do not question the referee’s judgement. Support all efforts to remove
verbal and physical abuse from sport
• Recognise the value and importance of volunteer referees and coaches.
They give of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for
young people. Say thanks after the game!
• No unnecessary contact with other children unless you are asked by a
coach/manager
• Offer assistance to the coach/manager with the setting up and taking down
of equipment, before and after a game
• Pay your child’s subs on time and where possible support the Club’s
fundraising events 16• Our "home" pitch is at the Royal Hospital
Donnybrook, where we also have a Clubhouse
• We have a long-standing great relationship with
RHD – whom we support by donating the
proceeds of our summer blitz
Pitches • We also use pitches at St Kilian's, Merrion
Cricket Club, Alexandra College, Herbert Park
and Beechill Park. See the Club website for
directions to our pitches
• Your squad manager will tell you which pitch is
relevant for your squad’s training and matches
17• The Club provides kit for training and matches. We
issue all players with socks and shorts, together with
other items such as training tops or half-zips with the
player’s initials. The issue of gear is subject to the
Club’s finances.
Gear
• The squad manager holds match jerseys (but might well
ask parents to do the laundry on a rota!) and has an
allocation of balls/cones etc
• Parents provide boots and shin-pads (go to Rathmines
Sports – Alex, the manager, knows what's best!)
• If you need extra gear, go to the Club Shop on the
website
18How we run the Club, including
• governance
• the role of the volunteer
Part Two • our code of conduct
• our child protection arrangements
• our finances and subs
19• Beechwood Football Club is established as a "Company
limited by Guarantee"
• Whilst the Club is run by its Executive Committee (see
next page), legal accountability lies with the Directors* of
the Company
• The Company also has official Members, whose role is to
appoint and supervise the Directors. There are some 15
Members at present, drawn from amongst the parent
Governance group and including current and past members of the
Exec.
• The accounts of the Company are subject to audit each
year, by an independent qualified auditor
*currently: Stephen Masterson, Charles Coase, Tony Mulderry and
Brian Murray
20Chairman & Community
Directors Football Officer Director of Football Officer
Operational & Coaching & Player Football Recruitment
Governance Development Programmes Schools Coaching
Excellence Coaching Code Coach Recruitment Friends of RHD
RHD Development Football Committee & Training Awareness /
Future Strategy Giving Back
Beechwood FC
An Operating Model to secure the
Executive Commercial Officer
Sponsorship
operational, governance and growth of
the Club for the future. Building a
Resources Officer
Committee Gear sustainable Club to support our role of Pitches
Social Night Equipment
Digital & Website
promoting and developing football for
school girls and boys from our
community
Girls Officer Honorary Treasurer
Player Welfare
Honorary Secretary Officer
Coaching & Player Subscriptions
Development of girls Accounts
League relationships Child Safeguarding
football Specific Insurance
Fixture Secretaries Garda Vetting
initiatives to GDPR / Data
Code of Conduct
promote girlsRole Name
Chairman Stephen Masterson
Hon Secretary Brian Murray
Hon Treasurer Charles Coase
Community Officer Serena Tallon
Executive Resources Officer Kevin Tierney
Committee Football Officer Peter Jackson
Director of Football Jack Ryan
Player Welfare/CPO Brendan Moran
Girls' Officer Eilish Kent
Commerical Officer Mary McKenna
22• Beechwood FC is run entirely by volunteers!
• All members of the Committee are volunteers –
and they give generously of their time to ensure
that the Club is well run
• All squads are managed by parent coaches/
managers – who work hard to ensure that
The role of the enjoyable football is available through weekly
training sessions and matches
Volunteer! • The Club retains a small number of professional
football coaches, to complement the work of
the parent coaches/managers
• Are you doing enough to help?! We always
need more support – so please talk to your
squad manager or any member of the
Committee
23• The Club has a comprehensive Code of Conduct,
available on the Club website in the Members'
area
• There are specific sections for Coaches/
Code Managers, Players and Parents. Please read the
of code and discuss it with your child(ren)
• The Code sets out the process for dealing with
Conduct breaches
• The Code also includes a Data Protection Policy
– the Club will use reasonable endeavours to
protect the personal data of players and parents
24• Beechwood FC believes that the general well-
being and welfare of all children and young
persons under its care is of paramount
importance
• The Club is committed to the Child Welfare
Child policy developed by the FAI*. The Club has a
dedicated Child Protection Officer. All those
Protection who are dealing with children are required to
complete Garda Vetting
• Please, never hesitate to contact the CPO or any
officer of the Club if you have comments or
concerns on child welfare
*http://www.fai.ie/domestic/safeguarding/fai-child-welfare-policy.
25• The Club is funded by player subs, proceeds of
our Annual Social and by our generous sponsors
• We aim to breakeven each year, with the larger
items of expenditure being gear for our players,
the hire of pitches and the services of our
professional football coaches
Finances • Subs are payable in February each year to cover
and Subs the calendar year, other than for new joiners
who pay in September to cover 16 months.
• Subs are currently €250 for the first child in a
family, with €175 for the second child and €75
for the third.
• Squad managers will collect a small further
amount to pay refs' fees and sundries
26• Beechwood FC carries Public Liability and
Personal Accident insurance
• Details of the policies are provided on the Club's
Insurance website
• In the event of any claims or possible claims,
please contact the Treasurer
27• The football season runs from September to
May, with a break for Christmas
• Coaches' meetings are held in September and
Annual February – and additionally as required
• Subs are normally due in February (but in
Calendar September for new joiners)
• The Annual Social is normally held in October
• The Club's financial year is the calendar year
28• Beechwood FC is grateful to our sponsors - please
give them your support!
Our
Sponsors
• Sherry Fitzgerald, for buying, selling or renting
properties: https://www.sherryfitz.ie/
• Tour America, for your holidays in North America and
Ireland's No 1 Cruise
holiday specialist: https://www.touramerica.ie/
• Rathmines Sports, in the Swan Centre, for your football
boots etc!
29• The Club Website is https://beechwoodfc.ie
• You'll find
• details on fixtures and pitches
Website • contact details for the Executive
and Committee and the squad managers
• the Code of Conduct
Facebook • The Parents Manual
• a link to EPP where you can pay your subs
• We also use Facebook to keep you up to date on
activities and news about the Club:
https://www.facebook.com/beechwoodfc/
30• Full contact details for the members of
the Executive Committee and the
Contacts managers of each squad are provided on
the Club website
• For general enquiries, please contact the
Secretary: beechwoodfcsec@gmail.com
31• Player Development
• Streaming Policy
Appendices • Player Assessments
• FAI Development Path (pitches, goals and balls)
32• Beechwood FC as a Junior Football club solely exists to
develop our player’s football ability, for them to have fun in
an inclusive environment and for them to develop a lifelong
love of the 'beautiful game'
• Player streaming is the process that allows the movement of
players between the teams, in line with their level and their
Player pace of development
• Every player develops at a different speed and pace
Development • The primary aim is for all the players to have fun, whilst
and Streaming developing at their own pace and playing in a team which is
consistent with their level of ability
• Streaming can be a contentious issue and it is inevitable that
there will be some level of debate and difference of opinion
• The club has developed the following Streaming Policy to
ensure that players and parents understand why the club
streams and how the process works
33• Beechwood FC plays in the DDSL
league http://www.ddsl.ie/competitionstabs.aspx?oid=1015
• From Under 9s BFC enters teams in a league where all the other teams are
streamed according to ability and level of player development
• The aim of streaming is to grade players according to their ability to ensure each
child is appropriately challenged for their stage of development. Players are
unique and develop at a different pace. By streaming players BFC is aiming to
Player match players of equal standard so that they can have a fun and competitive
game of football. What that means is the more developed players playing their
equivalent and those who are still developing will have more time on the ball to
Development: learn and develop their own skills
• The streaming will be done in a fair, transparent and
Why Stream? planned manner. Communication is key, with coaches, players and parents
being updated on the streaming process
• Once established, streaming has to be constantly monitored with players
moving up and down in tandem with their own development. This is the
coaches' responsibility and the Football Committee closely monitors this in
conjunction with our professional coaches
• The Club regularly intervenes to ensure movement takes place and we can assist
in taking the decision away from a conflicted parent/coach if that is required
34• This section outlines the player assessment process, this is the procedure and
framework within which we can manage the movement of players
between teams in each age group
• The Club’s aim is to offer football at a suitable level to all its players to that end it
will grade players according to their ability to ensure each child is appropriately
challenged for their stage of development. Furthermore, the Club aims
Streaming – to minimize any confusion about why this is being undertaken and to treat the
players with sensitivity
Club Policy • The procedures below will ensure that all our players are treated openly,
honestly and consistently by the Club in how it runs its player assessments,
the welfare of the child being the overriding principle. Communication to
players and parents is crucial to avoid any misunderstandings An overriding
goal of these procedures is to provide timely communication to parents and
children and to put the welfare of the child and their best interests at the
heart of all decisions
35• It is the Club’s stated policy that Beechwood Players play at the highest level
and standard possible
• The highest team in any age group will outline which players it requires and
explain what they are looking for (who they would like to move up/down) For
each player being moved (up or down), manager explains why and asks can
they be accommodated
• This process will be repeated for the next highest team and so forth. Managers
cannot retain any players, if the club feels they need to move up a level. Where
Player •
a player does not want to move up a level the club will not force them to do so
The movement of players should be handled in an organized and coordinated
manner. Towards the end of the season the managers of each squad plus the
Assessments Club's professional coaches will organize players assessment to assess the
players
• The managers will provide the Club coaches with an assessment of each player
in their squad over the course of the season and their player requirements for
the following season
• Decisions on player assessments should not be left to start of the new season
• Clarity should be given to all affected children/parents in a timely manner, so
they have the flexibility and time to consider their options. New squads for each
age group should be in place one month before the new season starts
36• If a player is to be moved to a lower team twice or more within a 12-month
period, approval must be received from the Football Committee chairman in
advance of communication with the parent/child
• The Highest team will have its player requirements assessed and
accommodated first, the next highest team thereafter etc
Player • Movement in players cannot result in squad sizes exceeding
those recommended by club Player movement cannot result in an existing BFC
Assessments •
player not being offered football
On-going Assessment and communication with Parent/Child Where a player is
Cont. struggling, and it is felt that the level of football is too high for them, this should
be highlighted during the year to parent and child
• A clear explanation should be given as to where the child needs work and
guidance on how they can improve. This process will ensure that there are no
surprises at season end. To reiterate, sensitive and timely communication is key
in all dealings with parents and children
37Timeline For Player Assessment Month
League Season runs Sept-May
Player Player Assessment runs April -May
Assessment Player Movement occurs in August
Timelines Players do pre-season training
with new teams
August
DDSL Transfer Window Sept-November
38FAI
Development
Path
(pitches, goals and balls)
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