Parents Code Of Conduct
In signing this letter of commitment, I pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child's participation in MSC by following this Parent's Code of Conduct:
I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth soccer event.
- I will not approach my child’s coach, any opposing coach or a referee during a game unless requested to do so.
- I will remember that the game is for children and not for the adults. I will do my very best to make soccer fun for my child and place the emotional and physical well being of the players first at all times.
- I will demand a soccer environment for my child free of drugs, including tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all practices and games.
- I will not coach my child or any other player during a game, unless authorized by an official of the MSC. If I do not agree with a coaching decision or a referee decision, I will refrain from vocalizing my concerns in front of the players.
- I will treat players, coaches, fans and officials with respect and good manners.
- If disrespectful behavior on my child’s part is called to my attention by a coach, referee or MSC representative, I will counsel my child on the importance of this issue. I will explain that failure to correct such an attitude may result in disciplinary action by MSC, which may include expulsion.
- I will help my child to be on time with all equipment required for the start of practice, pick my child up promptly at the scheduled conclusion of practice and make sure my player arrives for games at the time specified by the coach.
- I will ensure there is a responsible adult present prior to my departure from the game or practice field. If my child is late or absent from a practice or a game, I will communicate with the coach in the manner requested.
- If my child develops a behavior-related problem that repeatedly disrupts practices and/or games, I promise to work with my child’s coach to resolve that problem. In addition, I agree to adhere to mediation and the disciplinary course of action as set forth by my child’s coach and MSC.
- Repeated demonstrations of behavior that are in direct violation of the MSC code of conduct will be dealt with by a referral to the MSC board. If I fail to abide by the above Code of Conduct, I recognize that I may be barred from attending all youth soccer events and practices involving, hosted, or sponsored by the Mundelein Soccer Club.