Spring League Coaches Code of Conduct
- I will conduct myself in the best interests of Semiahmoo Soccer Club, putting the Club’s and player’s interests ahead of any personal or team interest.
- I will endeavor to upgrade my coaching skills.
- At, or prior to, the beginning of the season, I will hold a meeting with the players’ parents to provide information on the season including (but not limited to) how I intend to conduct team training, what my expectations are of the parents and players.
- I will remember that players need a coach they can respect. I will be generous with praise, balance my expectations, lead by example and allow for appropriate social interaction in practice and games.
- I will respect officials’ decisions and refrain from any form of abuse of such officials.
- I will direct my players to play fairly and to respect the rules, officials and opponents.
- I will treat opponents and officials with respect both in victory and defeat and encourage players to act accordingly
- I will ensure that all my players get equal instruction and support. They will be offered playing time in accordance with the Club Policies for the relevant age and cup levels.
- I will not ridicule or yell at my players for making mistakes or for performing poorly. I will provide opportunities for players to succeed and build confidence in their abilities.
- I will ensure that Club equipment provided to my team is satisfactorily looked after. I will promptly advise the Club’s Equipment Manager of any problems or deficiencies with this equipment, and return the Club issued equipment, as requested by the Club’s Equipment Manager.
- I will abstain from and discourage the use of drugs, alcohol and tobacco products in conjunction with soccer. I will not smoke or drink alcohol in front of minors. I will never advocate or condone the use of drugs or other banned performance enhancing substances.
- I will refrain from the use of profane, insulting, harassing or otherwise offensive language while coaching. I will refrain from public criticism of fellow coaches, parents, officials and Club members.
- I will at no time become intimately and/or sexually involved with my players. This includes requests for sexual favours or threat of reprisal for the rejection of such requests made to players or their parents. Verbal or physical behaviours that constitute harassment or abuse to players or parents are unacceptable.
- I will treat players, parents, officials and other Club members fairly regardless of gender, ethnic background, color, sexual orientation, religion, political belief or economic status.
- I will ensure that I understand and follow completely the Fair Play code and the Equal Play Policy as set out by the Semiahmoo Soccer Club .
Semiahmoo Spring League offers players an opportunity to play soccer in a fun, recreational setting. It is not a rep league nor is it a league predicated on winning at all costs and/or humiliating opponents. The SSL has a wide range of players playing in it – we want all of them to enjoy and learn the game of soccer.
If your opponent is clearly the weaker in a match, change your player formations and positions to adjust. Regardless, players should be rotated across all positions during the course of a game, including goalie.
Coaches observed running up the score will be declared ineligible for coaching in Semiahmoo Soccer Club, re: violation of the Club’s Coach’s Code of Conduct.
I agree to abide by this Code of Conduct. Should I not comply with this Code of Conduct, I understand that the Semiahmoo Soccer Club may take action against me in accordance with the Club’s Policies and Procedures.
