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What is the Behaviour Improvement Programme?

 It’s a development programme aimed at supporting those teams who are struggling with poor behaviour. The programme has three elements to it: physical assets, direct support from the County FA and Behaviour Improvement Resources. We know that the majority of teams behave well, but this programme will help us to identify those teams who have poor behaviour and give them the opportunity to make a change, ultimately improving the game for everyone. This programme is underpinned by the Standards of Behaviour and Grassroots codes.

A set of physical assets used to support teams with getting their ‘head’ in the game when it comes to behaviour, on and off the pitch.

The physical assets act as visual reminders of what football is about, putting the Standards of behaviour at the centre of the match day environment.

Regular communication between the Club, League, Team and County FA to get to the ‘heart’ of what the issue is when it comes to behaviour.

These touchpoints involve action planning, helping the team to think about what they can put in place to improve behaviour, underpinned by County FA support and advice.

The Behaviour Improvement Resources provide coaches and other team roles with a helping ‘hand’ to managing and improving behaviour.

Offering specific content, training, and learning, the Behaviour Improvement Resources all share a common goal, to improve behaviour in grassroots football.

Why is the Behaviour improvement programme needed?

The grassroots game have told us loud and clear that behaviour is getting worse, and have asked us to get tougher on those who are ruining the enjoyment of the game for others. Our own insight and data tell the same story, with 7 in 10 people stating that the poor behaviour is the main cause of dissatisfaction in the game.

What is the plan?

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