Club Ethos

Read Our Club Ethos

At BTYFC, our main aim is for players of all abilities to enjoy their football and fall in love with the game. We do this by working hard to foster a positive environment throughout the club, focusing on player development, building a strong respectful club culture, aligning coaches, parents, guardians and players around our shared values, and by having fun.

We think a positive environment should be safe, inclusive, and enjoyable, so our young players can develop their football skills, build character, and grow as individuals. We are committed to nurturing a lifelong love of the game while promoting teamwork, discipline, competitiveness, fair play and respect—on and off the pitch. Our aim is to have a number of teams at every age group to cater for all abilities and to have a pathway to adult football.

We prioritise long-term player development over short-term results. Our approach to coaching is centred around:

• Supporting skill acquisition and game understanding appropriate to age and ability.
• Providing equal opportunity for all players to participate and improve.
• Encouraging creativity, decision-making, and enjoyment.
• Balancing competitiveness with learning, skill development, game understanding and personal growth.
• Creating a supportive and enjoyable atmosphere where players can feel comfortable taking risks and mistakes are viewed as part of learning the game.

To support our coaching community, we aim to share best practice and help strengthen coaching qualifications wherever possible, so our coaches are able to:

• Create a positive learning environment.
• Use constructive feedback and praise to build confidence.
• Understand the emotional and physical needs of young players.
• Commit to continuous professional development.
• Act as role models for the FA Respect framework.

As an FA affiliated club, we proudly support the FA Respect Campaign, which promotes good behaviour and a positive environment. We expect all players, coaches, parents, guardians and supporters to:

• Enjoy the Game - we are here to enjoy ourselves... win, lose or draw.
• Give Respect - we always treat others as we'd like to be treated.
• Be Inclusive - we embrace our differences... football is a game for everyone.
• Work Together - we're a team, on and off the pitch.
• Play Safe - we all have a role in safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults

As a grassroots club, Inclusivity and Safeguarding are very important, and we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive environment where every child can play, learn and grow, regardless of background or ability. Our club has the following Child Welfare and Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which we expect everyone to adhere to:

• Safeguarding Children, Anti-Bullying, Equality Policy, Recruitment and Induction and Health and Safety
• Reporting Safeguarding Concerns and Complaints and Disciplinary

The Club Committee

The BTYFC Committee are responsible for ensuring that everyone involved with the club understands and is supportive of the club’s ethos through organising, managing, and overseeing its smooth operation.

Your Committee members are:

Michael Reyner – Club Chair
Brian Lewis – Club Secretary
Sarah Richardson – Child Welfare and Discipline Officer
Clare O’Farrell – Assistant Club Welfare Officer
Eric Smith - Marketing
Martin White - Registrations Officer
Clive Richardson -