Coaching Ethics and Code of Conduct

The Club has established the following Code of Conduct based on the US Youth Soccer Association Code of Conduct for all coaches to follow:

SAFETY

• The Coach’s first responsibility is the health and safety of all participants.
• Be prepared to handle first aid situations and medical emergencies at all practices and games..
• Know and understand the Laws of the Game.
• Inspect player’s equipment and field conditions for safety reasons.
• Use proper teaching and instructing of players regarding safe techniques and methods of play.
• Implement appropriate training program to make sure players is fit for practice and competition.
• Supervise and control your players so as to avoid injury situations.

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

• Develop the child’s appreciation of the game.
• Keep winning and losing in proper perspective.
• Be sensitive to each child’s developmental needs.
• Educate the players to the technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of the game for their level.
• Implement rules and equipment modifications according to the player’s age group.
• Allow players to experience all positions.
• Players need to have fun and receive positive feedback.
• Practice should be conducted in the spirit of enjoyment and learning.
• Provide the appropriate number of training sessions and games according to the player’s stage of development.
• Strive to help each player reach his or her full potential and be prepared to move to the next stage of development.

ETHICS

• Strive to maintain integrity within our sport.
• Know and follow all rules and policies set forth by clubs, leagues, state and national associations.
• Work in the spirit of cooperation with officials, administrators, coaches, and spectators to provide the participants with the maximum opportunity to develop.
• Be a positive role model.
• Set the standard for sportsmanship with opponents, referees, administrators and spectators.
• Keep sport in proper perspective with education.
• Encourage moral and social responsibility.
• Just say no to drugs and alcohol.
• Coaches should continue their own education in the sport.

CLUB LOYALTY

• Cooperate with peer coaches and the GSSA Board for the betterment of the Club.

• Be a positive representative of the club in league and tournament play, displaying conduct consistent with the club objectives and principles.

Failure to adhere to the above code of conduct could result in losing the ability to continue to coach for the Club.