We Make Footballers, along with our independently owned and operated franchise locations, is committed to providing a caring, friendly, and safe environment for all staff, players, and their families so they can participate in football in a relaxed and secure atmosphere.
Bullying of any kind is unacceptable. If bullying does occur, all staff, players, and their families should know that incidents can be reported and will be dealt with promptly and effectively by local academy management.
Bullying is the use of aggression with the intention of hurting another person, resulting in pain and distress to the victim. Bullying can be:
Bullying hurts. No one deserves to be a victim of bullying, and everyone has the right to be treated with respect. At We Make Footballers, our aim is to develop great players who perform well and have the right attitude. Bullying will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
A child may show signs that they are being bullied. Adults should be aware of and investigate if a child:
In more serious cases: cries themselves to sleep, stops eating, becomes unusually aggressive, or threatens self-harm. These signs may indicate other problems, but bullying should always be considered and investigated.
Each We Make Footballers academy is independently owned and operated.
Local Reporting: All bullying incidents should be reported immediately to the local franchise's Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO), Child Safety Officer, or a senior member of staff on site.
Investigation: The local franchise will investigate the behaviour quickly. Parents or guardians of the involved children will be informed and asked to discuss the situation.
Action: An attempt will be made to help the individual responsible change their behaviour. If the bullying continues, the local franchise will initiate formal disciplinary action, which may include removing the child from the program.
Severe Incidents: In cases of serious physical harm or abuse, local State Police or state Child Protection authorities will be consulted by the local franchise for advice.
Corporate Escalation: If a local concern is not resolved, or if an adult is reported to be bullying a minor, please contact our head office immediately at info@wemakefootballers.com. We take these reports seriously and will require the local franchise to take appropriate action.
If any adult within the organisation feels they are experiencing workplace bullying, they should report it to their local franchise owner or employer according to their local grievance procedures.
Last updated: April 23, 2026
