Responsibilities and Expectations

THE COACH

To maker soccer fun for all players, coaches, parents and referees.
To give players equal opportunity and equal playing time
To know the rules of the game and to pass that knowledge on to players
To keep the playing field safe by warning our players about rough and dangerous play
To discuss player progress with parents
To be on time for practices and games (at least 10 mins before start time)
To plan practice sessions, and to plan for the game (pre-game instructions, substitute system)
To encourage and be positive in correcting faults
To have all the equipment needed, including balls, pinnies, and cones
To know basic emergency procedures
To welcome other coaches and parents
To be prepared to restrain, politely but firmly, overly enthusiastic parents
To be courteous to referees
To listen to their players
To appoint a team manager if needed to help with:
- Team list with addresses and phone numbers
- Cancellation procedure
- Practice and game schedule

To make sure the player arrives at practices and games on time
To ensure the player is properly equipped with shoes, socks, shin guards, shorts and jersey. Socks are required to completely cover shin guards.
To stay at practice and games whenever possible to support your player and the team.
To help the coach wherever possible – perhaps assisting in practice, or participating – with the coach's agreement.
To inform coach and/or manager if player cannot attend practice or a game.
To encourage your child and team, but not to insult or discourage the opposition.
To never address the referee or opposing players with criticism or questions while on the field.
To be enthusiastic, yet not critical.
To acknowledge the opposition’s good plays.

To have fun and encourage your teammates.
To be a good sportsperson to the opposing team.
To perform up to potential – but by the player’s own standards, not those of the adults.
To get to practice on time.
To dress appropriately - always wear shin guards, covered by socks, and remove all jewelry.
To bring all needed equipment to practice and games - ball, shinguards, water.