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Coaches Code of Conduct

If there are any discrepancies or omissions, the FYSA Code of Conduct shall supersede the following:

There shall be no use of drugs, tobacco, or alcohol products at any game or practice field by any head coach, assistant coach, team parent, player, official or administrator.

Coaching Ethics & Conduct

The primary goal of coaches should be the development of boys and girls to be better citizens/sports people. The players must be taught good sportsmanship and fair play, and these teachings should always govern their behavior while at practice and at games. Coaches shall be responsible for the conduct of all players, members of the coaching staff and spectators. This starts at warm ups but includes during and after league games (until bench is cleared) and other events. Conduct before and after them above mentioned time frame is the sole responsibility of the parents and players. Improper conduct, in the judgment of the game officials, on the part of the players, coaches or spectators may result in penalties, expulsion, and or suspension from future games.

Coaching ethics:

    • The coach will accept the decisions of officials
    • The coach will not criticize the officials, the opposing team, the coaches, fans or parents, through language or gesture.
    • The coach will emphasize that good athletes are good students, and both are physically and mentally alert.
    • The coach will strive to make every soccer activity serve as a training ground for life, and as a basis for good mental and physical health.
    • The coach will emphasize that winning a game is the result of teamwork and preparation from practices.
    • The coach shall not use abusive or profane language before anyone connected with the game.
    • The coach shall not be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    • The coach will set an example in personal conduct at all times.
    • The coach will not smoke or use any form of tobacco while on the field of play before, during, or after games or practices.
    • The coach will treat each player, opposing coach, parent with respect and dignity.
    • The coach will learn the strengths and weakness of his/her players so they she/he might place them into situations where they have a maximum opportunity to achieve success.
  • The coach will protect the health and safety of his/her players by insisting that all of the activities under his/her control be conducted for their psychological and physiological welfare, rather than interests of adults.