Player and Parent Expectations
Player Expectations
As a player I will:
- Train and play to the best of my ability
- Have a positive attitude and never quit
- Respect my teammates always
- Arrive prepared for all games and training sessions, i.e., with proper attitude and equipment
- Respect my coach and always listen to his or her instructions
- Exercise sportsmanship and win without boasting
- Respect my opponents and treat them fairly
- Respect officials and accept their decisions
- Ask my parent to notify the coach if I will be tardy or unable to make a practice or game
As a player I will never:
- Use profane or vulgar language at practice or games
- Use any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs before training or games
- Leave the field or a session without the permission of the coach
- Forget that I represent Concord Soccer
Parent Expectations
As a parent, I will:
- Ensure my player is on time to practice and games with proper equipment.
- Pick up my player promptly after practice or games.
- Notify the coach beforehand if my player will be tardy or miss a practice or game.
- Inform the coach of anything that the coach should know about my player.
- Volunteer to support the coach or team in whatever way I can.
- Be positive and supportive of all team players and coaches.
- Treat opposing players and spectators with respect
As a parent, I will not:
- Use vulgar or profane language at games.
- Make negative comments about players on the field.
- Abuse officials verbally in any way.
- Insult other spectators at the field.
- Attempt to coach players on the field, that is, do not use verbs
- Use derogatory or defamatory language in communications with or about coaches.