PLAYERS CODE:

• Play the game for the game’s sake.

• Be generous when you win.

• Be graceful when you lose. 

• Be fair always no matter what the cost.

• Obey the laws of the game.

• Work for the good of your team.

• Accept the decisions of the officials with good grace.

• Believe in the honesty of your opponents.

• Conduct yourself with honor and dignity.

PLAYERS RIGHTS:

• The right to decide when to participate in soccer.

• The right to play in every game. At younger ages, every child should have an 

    opportunity to play at least 50% of every game. No child should have to stand 

    and watch at practice.

• The right to be taught the fundamentals of soccer.

• The right to participate in a safe and healthy environment.

• The right to play as a child and enjoy participation in the sport.

PARENT’S ROLE:

• Provide transportation to and from all practices and games ensuring that the player 

    is prompt not only in arriving but also his/her departure.

• Stay and watch practices, as well as, games and lend the young players your support 

    in a positive manner. Do not point out their mistakes, leave that up to the coach, but 

    dwell on their accomplishments, as well as, their efforts.

• If unable to attend the practice or game encourage your child not to talk to or leave 

    with strangers.

• Ensure your child brings equipment to and from all soccer games and practices when 

    appropriate.

• Be available to kick the ball around with your child when you are invited to do so.

• Avoid material rewards. Build an attitude of “the rewards lie in the fun of being able 

    to play” and team accomplishments.

• Be a good listener. Make them feel important and let them know that they are 

    contributing to a team effort.

• Be positive. Never criticize.

• ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO BE A CHILD.

GUIDES TO SOCCER PARENTHOOD:

• In competition, someone always loses. If you win, do it gracefully, not boastfully.

• If you lose, do not allow your child to become negative.

• Too much competition, too soon, can slow down a child’s progress in skill 

    development.

• Make fun and technique development your first priority.

• Your child’s coach will need all the support and help you can offer. Please, make 

    yourself available and volunteer all the time you can spare.

• Disagreements with the coach or officials do not belong on the public soccer field.

• Questions, input, and positive suggestions should be voiced to the coach and/or 

    League official in an adult atmosphere (the youth player should not be present).

• The overall purpose is to enjoy the game and the opportunity to be with your child 

    on the field of play.

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