Responsibilities & 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 young players
To keep the playing field safe by warning your 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 the players
To appoint a team manager if needed to help with:
- Team list with addresses and phone numbers
- Cancellation procedure
- Practice and game schedule
- Results reporting systems
- Registrations
To be capable of working miracles on a regular basis!

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, and, if required, sweats. 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 (explain to Mom and Dad)
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