Coaches
Code of Conduct
MYA Soccer Coach Code of
Conduct
- The first responsibility is the
health and safety of all participants.
- No coach should conduct a
practice without at least one other adult being present (assistant
coach or parent). No coach should be alone with or transport alone any
child who is not a member of his family.
- It is the coaches’
responsibility to ensure that all ongoing electronic communication
(all social media, email, etc.) between a coach & player,
includes the players’ parent/s.
- It is recommended that coaches
become certified in basic first aid. Be prepared to handle first aid
situations as well as medical emergencies at all practices and games.
- Inspect players’ equipment and
field conditions for safety reasons. Notify division coordinator or
MYA soccer board member about any hazards in your practice or
playing fields.
- Utilize proper teaching and
instruction of players regarding safe techniques and methods of play.
- Supervise your players to avoid
injury situations if possible.
Ethics
- Be a positive role model
- Set the standard for
sportsmanship with opponents, referees, administrators,
and spectators
- Know and follow all rules and
policies set forth by the MYA and/or travel leagues, as well as state
and national associations.
- Work in the spirit of
cooperation with officials, administrators, coaches, and spectators
to provide all participants with the maximum opportunity to
develop.
- Know and understand the Laws of
the Game.
- Continue your own education in
the sport to improve your skills as a coach.
- The use of alcohol, tobacco, or
illegal drugs during MYA activities, including practices
is prohibited.
Player Development
- Keep the importance of winning
and losing in proper perspective
- Develop the players’
appreciation of the game
- Be sensitive to each child’s
development needs
- Allow players to experience all
positions
- The goal is for players to have
fun and receive positive feedback
- Practice should be conducted in
the spirit of enjoyment and learning
- Provide appropriate number and
length of practice sessions according to the players’ stage of
development.
- Educate the players to the
technical, tactical, physical and psychological demands of the game
for their level of play.
- Strive to help each
player reach his or her full potential and be prepared to move to
the next level.
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