Ancaster Soccer Club Coaching Code Of Conduct

Our Objective:

The Ancaster Soccer Club Codes Of Conduct establish a clear set of guidelines for the referee, coach, player and parents/guardian. Its primary goal is to help ensure that soccer is a fun, positive and enjoyable experience.

The Code Of Conduct is based on the concept of fair play, defined by five basic principals:

• Respect for the rules
• Respect for the referees and their decisions
• Respect for all participants, including team mates, coaches and opponents
• Equal participation
• Maintaining self control at all times

Coaches should read and discuss all the Codes Of Conduct with the members (players/parents) on your team. It is a condition of continuing Club membership that all members follow the Codes Of Conduct at all times.

Coaching Code Of Conduct:

• I will remember that the players play to have and must be encouraged to have confidence in themselves.
• I will remember that players need a coach they can respect. I will praise and set a good example.
• I will ensure that all players get equal instruction, support and playing time.
• I will teach players to act fairly and respect the rules, referees and opponents.
• I will not ridicule, show disrespect, or yell at the referees.
• I will be selective in the amount of instructions I give players during the game.
• I understand that I am responsible for ensuring that substitute players, bench personnel and my team’s spectators do not interfere with the game.
• I will work in cooperation with referees.
• I will be reasonable when scheduling games and practices, remembering that the players and their families have other interests and obligations.
• I will be on time and prepared for games and practices.
• I will obtain proper training and upgrade my coaching skills and knowledge of the game.
• I will not ridicule or yell at players for making mistakes or for performing poorly.
• I will inform parents of any injuries their child might have suffered.
• I will dress appropriately and wear the coach shirt provided by A.Y.S.C. at all games and practices so that I present a professional image.
  

Resolving Problems:

Talk to the person privately. If you are upset, we recommend you wait 24 hours and then determine if you wish to pursue the issue. If you require further guidance on an issue please contact the soccer office at 905-304-1491.