COACHES CODE OF CONDUCT
- Coaches will always be fair, firm and consistent.
- Coaches will promote a positive attitude and lead by example.
- Coaches will not argue with parents or officials, and will always demonstrate good sportsmanship.
- Coaches will do the best they can to ensure each athlete is both physically and mentally ready for whatever task is asked of them.
- Coaches will adhere to the policies and procedures of CDYSL and set proper example for everyone to follow.
- Coaches will stress teamwork and respect for every athlete.
- Coaches will allow each athlete the opportunity to compete and excel.
- Coaches will display control, respect, dignity, and professionalism to all involved with soccer. This includes, but is not limited to, officials, opponents, coaches, administrators, parents, spectators and the media.
- Coaches will ensure that coaching or training activities take place in a safe environment and are appropriate for the age, maturity, experience and ability of the players.
- Coaches will never strike, shove, threaten to strike, or lay a hand upon an official, player or spectator.
- Coaches will never coach or train while under the influence of alcohol or drugs or allow a player to train or play as well.
- Coaches will never use trash talk, profane, obscene, or vulgar language under any circumstance.
PLAYERS CODE OF CONDUCT
- Players will play by the Laws of the Game.
- Players will control their temper; most of all resist the temptation to retaliate when you feel you have been wronged.
- Players will be good sports by cheering all good plays, whether it's your team or opponent's.
- Players will treat all players as they would like to be treated.
- Players will cooperate with your coaches, teammates, opponents and referees.
- Players will remember that soccer is a team game and encourage teammates as every player makes mistakes and has off days.
- Players will never abuse anyone or swear in frustration on or off the field of play.
- Players will never use unnecessary rough tactics during the course of a game.
- Players will never appear in the contest area under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Players must always abide by the officials decision.
PARENT'S CODE OF CONDUCT
- Parents serve as role models for their children; become aware of this and work to be a positive role model. Applaud good plays by your child's team as well as the opposing team.
- Parents should refrain from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines.
- Parents will not embarrass their child by yelling at players, coaches or officials. By showing a positive attitude toward the game and all of its participants, your child will benefit.
- Parents will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit your athlete. De-emphasize games in the lower age groups.
- Parents should support the efforts of the volunteer coaches and the league.
- Parents will never use profanity, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco during any game or training session.
- Parents will always show good sportsmanship and set an example for their child.
- Parents will ask their child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
- Parents will place the emotional and physical well being of their child ahead of their personal desire to win.
- Parents will never strike, shove, threaten to strike, or lay a hand upon an official, player or spectator.
CODE OF CONDUCT FOR DIRECTORS AND VOLUNTEERS
- Regardless of the time and sacrifices you devote, no director, officer or volunteer receive any financial benefit or credit for their volunteer services.
- Organizational goals will be before personal goals. Put the best interest of the entire program ahead of individual desires. We are here to serve all the children with quality programs.
- Minimize complaints and pettiness. Look for ways to improve the organization rather than pointing fingers.
- Speak up when you have questions or disagree, but support the final decision of the organization.
- Look at problems from an organization-wide perspective. Focus on the best interests of all the children and your sports in general.
- Treat you colleagues respectfully. Give your colleagues the benefit of the doubt. Don't jump to conclusions. They are just like you, doing their best to help build a quality program for kids. Conflicts should focus on issues, not personalities of individuals. Courtesy goes a long way toward building harmony and cooperation.
