At Maritime Football Club we fully support and embrace the FA's RESPECT campaign.

 

It helps provide the best platform for our young players to develop and is a massive part of giving them the best environment in which to learn.

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The FA’s Respect programme was launched in the 2008-09 season following a build-up of behavioural problems in the National Game. The FA’s ‘We Only Do Positive' campaign speaks to coaches and parents within mini-soccer and youth football following a strategic review to The FA Respect programme that focuses on this important area of the national game.

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In 2017-18 we carried out extensive research in to football from U7s–U18s. This was to understand where Respect should be positioned to have the biggest impact over a mid to longer term approach. One clear piece of insight highlighted is that 9 in 10 children play better with positive encouragement. Research also highlights the negative connotations a negative experience can have on a child.

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'We Only Do Positive' aims to promote and educate coaches and parents on their roles in creating a fun, safe and inclusive environment for all the players, ensuring they have great experiences throughout their football journey.

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