- Children play for fun and enjoyment, and winning is only part of
this. Never ridicule or shout at the children for making mistakes
or losing a competition
- Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound
coaching principles and the principles of children's growth and
development. (The CYSA Coaching School Program is designed to help
you in this area)
- The length of practices and competitions should take into
consideration the maturity of the children
- Avoid over-playing the talented players. The
"just-average" players need and deserve equal time. Be
sensitive to the less talented, they have potential
- Ensure that equipment and facilities meet safety standards and
are appropriate to the age and ability of your players.
- Follow the advice of qualified person when deciding when an
injured player is ready to play again
- Teach your players that the rules of the game are mutual
agreements which no one should break
- Develop respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the
judgment of officials and opposing coaches
- Don't publicly question any official's decisions and never doubt
their honesty.
Goal for Parents
- Attempt to understand and be informed of the playing rules
- Appreciate a good play no matter who makes it
- Cooperate and respond enthusiastically to cheerleaders
- Show compassion for any injured player
- Applaud positive performances by either team
- Avoid heckling, jeering or distracting players
- Avoid using profane and obnoxious language and behavior
- Respect the judgment and strategy of the coach
- Avoid criticizing players or coaches for loss of a game
- Respect property of others and authority to those who administer
the competition
- Censure those whose behavior is unbecoming
- Children should not be forced to participate in soccer; they are
not playing to satisfy your ambitions
- Children and young people are involved in soccer for their
enjoyment, not yours
- Always encourage your child to play by the rules
- Teach your child that effort and teamwork is important as
victory, so that the result of each game is accepted without undue
disappointment
- Never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or
losing a competition
- Children learn best by example. Applaud good play by your team
and by members of the opposing team
- Don't publicly question any official's decisions, and never
doubt his or her honesty
- Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from
children's soccer
- Recognize the value and importance of coaches. They give up
their time and efforts to help your child
- Set an example by being friendly to the parents of the
opposition
- Emphasize enjoyment and fun
- Praise effort as well as improvement
- Children play organized soccer for their own enjoyment. They are
not there to entertain you, and they are neither miniature adults
nor professional sportsmen and women
- Don't harass or swear at players, coaches or officials
- Show respect for your team's opponents. Without them there would
be no game
- Relax and enjoy the game whether your team wins or not
Goals for Players
- Treat opponents with respect
- Play hard, but play within the rules
- Exercise self control at all times, setting the example for
others to follow
- Respect officials and accept their decisions without gesture or
argument
- Wins without boasting, loses without excuses, and never quits
- Always remember that it is a privilege to represent the school
and community
- How you play is far more important than winning or loosing
- Play for the "fun of it", not just to please your
parents or coach
- Where the rules apply, try to understand them and stick to them
- Control your temper at all times
- Be a good sport. This means appreciating good play whether it is
by your team or opponents
- Work equally hard for yourself and your team, your team's
performance will benefit and so will your own
- Co-operate with your coach, teammates, opponents, and officials,
without them you don't have a game
- Don't go over the top when your team scores a goal by jumping
all over each other in celebration, just celebrate your
achievement.
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