• Leadership:

  • Serve as a positive role model for players by demonstrating respect, integrity, and sportsmanship.

  • Foster a positive and inclusive environment for all players.

  • Each coach shall treat officials with respect and dignity and shall teach each individual player to do the same.

• Development:

  • Focus on the development of players, including physical, technical, tactical, and social aspects.

  • Teaching each individual player to strive for success while playing fairly, observing the laws of the game while displaying the highest level of sportsmanship.

  • Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to help players improve.

• Fairness:

  • Treat all players fairly, providing equal opportunities for participation and development.

  • Make decisions that prioritize the well-being and best interests of the players.

• Communication:

  • Maintain open and respectful communication with players, parents, and officials.

  • Clearly convey expectations, goals, and feedback to players and parents.

• Responsibility:

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of players during all team activities.

  • refrain from all manner of personal abuse and harassment of others, whether verbal, physical, emotional or sexual and shall oppose such abuse and harassment at all levels of the game.

  • Adhere to the rules and regulations of Verdigris Youth Soccer and any governing bodies.

• Respect:

  • Show respect to coaches, teammates, opponents, referees, and spectators at all times.

  • Avoid negative comments, gestures, and actions.

• Teamwork:

  • Support and encourage your teammates, understanding that soccer is a team sport.

  • will never ridicule a participant for a poor performance or training session. 

  • Communicate positively and constructively with your team.

• Sportsmanship:

  • Play by the rules and adhere to the spirit of the game.

  • will not take part in any form of bullying, either to an opposing player or to a player on my team.

  • will act in a sportsmanlike manner and not engage in violent behavior, foul language, offensive language or offensive gestures. 

  • Accept victory and defeat with grace and humility.

• Commitment:

  • Attend all practices, games, and team meetings unless excused by the coach.

  • Put forth your best effort in all activities related to the team.

  • understand that coaches are there to coach and not to improve my behavior. If I am found to be behaving badly, my coach is permitted to remove me from the event. Furthermore, the responsibility of my behavior outside of the team sanctioned events is not that of team staff but is the responsibility myself, and of my family or guardian.

• Responsibility:

  • Take care of all team equipment and facilities.

  • Arrive on time and prepared for practices and games.

  • show respect at all times for all team personnel, match officials, teammates, opposing team personnel, opposing players, parents, spectators, and club officials 

• Support:

  • Encourage and support your child and their teammates in a positive manner.

  • remember that children participate to have fun, and that the game is for youths, not adults.

  • inform the coach of any physical or emotional disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or of others, or may require special coaching needs for my child.

  • refrain from coaching my child or other players during games and practices

  • Applaud good play and effort from all players, regardless of the team.

• Respect:

  • Show respect for coaches, referees, opponents, and other parents.

  • Refrain from criticizing or yelling at coaches, referees, and players.

• Involvement:

  • Engage in your child’s soccer experience by attending games and practices when possible.

  •  learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league.

  • respect the officials and their authority during games

  • Volunteer to assist the team or club in various capacities as needed.

• Communication:

  • Maintain respectful and constructive communication with coaches and club officials.

  • not engage in any unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, player or parent, such as booing or taunting, refusing to shake hands, using profane or threatening language or gestures, or accosting another individual in a threatening manner.

  • Address any concerns or issues through appropriate channels in a calm and respectful manner.

• Encouragement:

  • Encourage your child to play by the rules and value sportsmanship.

  • Emphasize the importance of effort, learning, and enjoyment over winning.

This code of conduct aims to create a positive and supportive environment for all participants in Verdigris Youth Soccer. By adhering to these guidelines, we can ensure a fun, respectful, and enriching experience for everyone involved.