Falmouth Community Youth Football Club Equal Playing Time Guidance
The club's own guidance on giving every child fair playing time, alongside the fuller Cornwall FA guidance.
Club ethos
Every player has the opportunity to play football in a safe environment with the correct level of challenge for them to develop to the best of their ability. Football for all.
Equal playing time: U6–U11
Coaches and managers of Under 6 to Under 11 teams will aim to achieve equal playing time for every game. The only exception is where a player is injured or does not want to play, for whatever reason.
Equal playing time: U12–U16
Coaches and managers of Under 12 to Under 16 teams will aim to achieve equal playing time over the entire season. Coaches know their players best and will play them in matches where they will thrive to the best of their ability, across league matches and friendlies, so that every player gets suitable match-day experience.
Extra factors to consider include injuries, work, school, and social and other sporting commitments outside football.
Communication is key
Good communication is essential between coaches, parents and guardians, and players.
For the fuller picture, see the Cornwall FA Guidance on Equal Playing Time in Youth Football.