Coaches Portal

As a new Coach you will be provided with the following:

• Coaches Sweater and Jersey
• 10 x Footballs
• Cone stack
• First Aid Kit *
• £100 slush fund

*First Aid kits will include a small number of ice packs. Coaches are expected to inform the Club Secretary when supplies are low. NC United do bulk buy ice packs and distribute amongst the coaching staff during the course of the season. It is the Coaches responsibility to ensure that First Aid kits are accessible during training and match days.

NC United does hold a lot of training / match day equipment at the pavilion so if coaches require additional equipment then please contact one of the committee members. Bibs can be purchased and reclaimed through team slush funds. Any equipment that is self-funded remains the sole responsibility of the Coach. NC United FC will not be held liable for loss, damage or replacement.

A slush fund is available for each team. It is credited with £100 in the first season and then refreshed every two years i e. Under 7 and then Under 9.

Refresh of the slush fund is at the club’s discretion, should there be any concerns or this won’t be made available a member of the committee will contact you. The slush fund can be used for anything you see fit to assist with the running of the team.

Examples include:

• Additional equipment
• Additional end of season trophies
• Tournament entrance fees

You can raise your own funds to add to the slush fund, such as a sponsored walk. Any additional funds raised will need to be transferred to the Club Treasurer who can then adjust the balance accordingly. Access to these funds is on request via the Club Treasurer. Preferred approach is the pay for the goods and then submit a claim with a valid receipt to the Club Treasurer who can then reimburse.

Any new players registered with NC United will be provided with the following:

• Home and Away Playing kit
• Training jersey
• Tracksuit (MJPL Only)
• Kit Bag / Rucksack (MJPL Only)

Player kits are renewed every two seasons.

Important:

• No player should be issued new kit if the Club has not received their registration fee.
• It is the responsibility of the Coach to ensure that all kit is collected from players who decide the leave the Club and where possible these should be reallocated to any new players or redistributed amongst other teams if needed.

NC United have a partnership with Seatons Sports, based in Wellington (https://seaton-sports-limited.myshopify.com/collections/nc-united-fc). Seatons provide our match and training equipment and other items via the NC United clubshop. Should you wish to purchase any clothing or training wear, make contact with Seatons directly to discuss your requirement and pricing. If you are able to obtain sponsorship from local companies or parents who wish to pay for items, discuss with Seatons how you are going to pay for your items at time of ordering.

Seatons can also provide other equipment, but it is recommended to shop around. There are various online retailers that can supply equipment.

The club will provide the following equipment to the respective age appropriate Coach. Where considered, these will be shared resources amongst specific age-groups.

• Mini-soccer goals
• Nets (9v9, 11v11)
• Corner Flags
• Respect Barrier

Is it the responsibility of the Coach to ensure that all equipment is available on match day. If there are any issues with the equipment then Coaches should raise it with the respective age group representative at the Club.

All children / young adults whether in a match or at training shall wear the following at parents own expense:

• Football boots (Grass / 3G)
• Astro / Studded Trainers (Hard Surfaces / Artificial)
• Shin pads

No players shall take part in training or matches unless wearing the appropriate footwear and shin pads. The Lead Coach shall ensure the goalkeeper wears a set of suitable goalkeeping gloves, ideally those fitted with finger bendback protection. Whilst not officially banned by the EFA, it is encouraged for players to not wear metal studs.

The Lead Coach are to ensure no player is to use equipment or wear anything that may cause harm to him/herself or another player. It is not recommended that snoods are worn during training.

Players are not to wear jewellery, this includes earings, rings, nose, lip, eyebrow, tongue or any other piercing which may cause harm or injury at any time.