| WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR
PLAYERS |
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Play by
the rules |
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Treat
your opponents and teammates as you would like to be treated. |
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Play
for the “fun of it” and not just to please your parents or coach. |
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Never
argue with a referee. If you disagree with a ruling, talk to your coach when
you are off the field. |
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Control
your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players, deliberately
distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted in
soccer or any sport. |
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Use NO
foul or inappropriate language at any time. |
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Be on
time to all practices and games and let the coach know if you have a
scheduling conflict. |
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Work
equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team’s performance will
benefit and so will you. |
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Be a
good sport and appreciate all good plays whether by your team or your
opponent. |
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Try to
win without boasting, lose without excuses and never quit. |
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Know
that how you play is more important than winning or losing. |
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| WHAT WE EXPECT FROM PARENTS
AND FAMILIES |
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Exemplify good sportsmanship. |
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Always
encourage your child to play by the rules. |
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Make
athletic participation a positive experience for your child, his/her
teammates, and their opponents. |
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Never
ridicule or shout at your child or others for making a mistake or losing a
competition. |
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Applaud
good plays by your team and members of the opposing team. |
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Watch
and enjoy the game. Let the players play, the coaches coach, and the
referees officiate. |
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Learn
the Laws of the Game and rules of the TPSC and CYSA District V (available
through links on the TPSC website www.tiburonsoccer.org). |
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Never
openly question the referee's judgment or the honesty of that judgment.
Recognize that referees are a symbol of fair play, integrity, and
sportsmanship. Know that they are your neighbors and/or your neighbors'
children and that they are doing their very best to support your children. |
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Recognize the value and importance of coaches. They give up their time and
efforts to help your child. Give them your respect for their judgment and
strategy. |
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Use NO
profanity or abusive language. |
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Support
an alcohol, drug and smoke-free environment. |
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Accept
the results of each game. Encourage your child to be gracious in victory and
turn defeat to victory by working towards improvement. |
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| WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US
AS COACHES |
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We will
place children’s physical and emotional well-being ahead of any personal
desire to win. |
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We will
nurture good sportsmanship and fair play and teach the players the value of
winning and losing. |
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As
members of the Positive Coaching Alliance, we will act as “Positive
Coaches.” |
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We will
set reasonable expectations for each player and for the season. |
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We will
do our best to teach the fundamentals of the game. |
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We will
never ridicule or shout at your child for making a mistake or losing a
competition. |
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We will
instruct players and parents in the Laws of the Game and motivate all to act
within them. |
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We will
ensure that we ourselves and the parents and players from our team treat
opposing players, their fans and the game officials with respect. |
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You
will have our personal commitment to keep ourselves informed on sound
coaching principles and the principles of children’s growth and development. |
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