Players are responsible for the return, in good condition, of all equipment and uniforms issued to them. Players will be charged for all materials not returned or returned in poor condition.
General conduct on and off the field and while representing Greenfield United shall be such as to bring no discredit to Greenfield United, the team, or the player.
Players will respect their playing facilities and those of other teams, both at home and away.
Players and coaches will, in good faith, abide by the rules of the game.
Remember that the goals of the game are to have: fun, improve your skills, and feel good. Be a team player.
Never argue with the officials' decision. Let your team captain or coach ask any necessary questions.
Players are expected to manage difficult emotions in a manner that does not harm themselves, other players, coaches, or spectators. Remember that the officials are instructed to show the red card and send off any player who uses foul or abusive language. Some referees are very strict about this and will redcard even a mild expletive. Showboating, particularly after a goal, is strongly discouraged in the interests of sportsmanship; if overdone, showboating becomes taunting, is a cautionable offense, and must be controlled.
Cooperate with your coach, team-mates, referees, and opponents ~ without them you don't have a game.
Teach your players that effort is as important as the victory itself so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Be reasonable in your demands on the player's time, energy, and enthusiasm. Remember that they have other interests.
Teach your players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements which no one should evade or break.
Ensure that equipment meets safety standards and is appropriate for the age and ability of the players.
Coaches shall develop respect for opponents, officials, and opposing team coaches.
Coaches shall foster respect with praise and positive feedback and reinforcement. Criticism must be constructive.
Coaches shall introduce skills and responsibilities aimed at challenging players and motivating improvement.
Coaches shall maintain a healthy perspective for competition and winning. Skill improvement and team building is the focus of coaching goals.
Coaches are teachers. The purposes of youth soccer include developing character and self-esteem, as well as soccer skills. Coaches shall model emotion regulation, sportsmanship, kindness, and effort.
Coaches shall maximize player leadership and responsibility.
All players should receive playing time each game. The quantity of playing time shall be within the coach’s discretion. In determining playing time, coaches will consider the totality of a player’s contribution to the team including effort, sportsmanship, encouragement to other teammates, attendance at practice, practice outside of designated practice times, physical abilities and skill.
Do not force an unwilling child to participate in the sport. Remember that children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours.
Parents shall make all reasonable efforts to maintain communication with coaches regarding practice and game times and shall endeavor to arrive on time with the necessary items for play.
Remember that coaches are making decisions with the interests of the entire team in mind. Any inquiries or concerns about their player’s development and/or playing time should be done taking consideration of time, place, and manner.
Encourage your child to always play by the rules.
Teach your child that effort is as important as the victory itself so that the result of the game is accepted without undue disappointment.
Helping your child work towards skill development and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule your child for losing a competition or making a mistake.
Remember that children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by your child's team and by members of the opposing team.
Do not publicly question the official's judgment and never question their honesty. Officials are the ones trusted to make calls and control the games. Coaches, players, and spectators must not ridicule, insult, or harass an official for any reason. We cannot play these games without them.
Support all efforts to remove physical and verbal abuse from children's sporting activities.
Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches. They give generously of their time and resources to provide recreational activities for your child
Remember that the participants in youth soccer are in it for fun and enjoyment. They are not there to entertain you. They are not miniature professional athletes.
Be on your best behavior. Do not use profane or abusive language. Do not harass the players, coaches or officials.
Parents are encouraged to applaud good plays, not only those of your own team but also those of the opposing team.
Show respect for your team's opponents. (Without them there would be no game.)
Never ridicule or scold a player for making a mistake during a game.
Condemn the use of violence and unsportsmanlike conduct in all forms.
Respect the official and the official's decisions. Officials are the ones trusted to make calls and control the games. Coaches, players, and spectators must not ridicule, insult, or harass an official for any reason. We cannot play these games without them.
Encourage the players to always play by the rules.
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