THE FOLLOWING STANDARDS ARE ESTABLISHED BY ALL ALBION JUNIORS COACHES, PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER A SOCCER GAME.
COACHES
- I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my players ahead of a personal desire to win.
- I will provide a safe playing environment for my players.
- I promise to review and practice basic first-aid principles needed to treat injuries, in the event one of my players is injured.
- I will strive to keep abreast of current learning techniques and knowledge of the game.
- I will listen and learn from my players and other coaches.
- I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging to my players.
- I will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to all my players.
- I will maintain control of my emotions and I will avoid actions, language and/or gestures that may be interpreted as hostile or humiliating.
- I will take appropriate steps to minimize scoring in runaway games.
- I will provide a soccer environment for my players free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and I
- will refrain from their use at all practices and games.
- I will be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, and I will teach them to my players.
- I will treat parents, players, fans, other coaches and officials with respect regardless of
- race, sex, religion, or ability, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
- I will ensure that the fans of my team exhibit sportsmanship and maturity at all times and assist league and game officials in maintaining control of the spectator sidelines.
- I will refrain from discussing any issues about a game with the referee or linesman at any time. This includes a call or lack of a call, before, during or after a game, and includes at the field or away from it. If I have an issue I agree to abide by the league 24 hour rule.
- I will remember that as a Coach, I represent Albion Juniors and the community.
PLAYERS
- Play by the rules of the league and the game.
- Never argue with a referee
- Control your temper both physically and verbally.
- Be a team player.
- Treat others as you would have others treat you.
- Play for your own enjoyment.
- Improve your skills.
- Don't be a bully.
- Assume responsibility both on and off the field.
PARENTS AND SPECTATORS
- Follow the Albion Juniors current rules and regulations
- Never argue with a referee
- Control your passion.
- Be positive to every player on the field.
- Do not stand behind or near the goals.
- Let the coaches coach while you watch and enjoy the game.
- HAVE FUN