A.
S SOCCER ACADEMY
GRASSROOTS AND YOUTH SOCCER PLAYER
DEVELOPMENT
Code of Conduct
Help make your child's soccer experience a pleasant and enjoyable one by following these simple
guidelines. After all, we want to teach them how to master the ball, play the game, have fun, and "Love
the Game".
*Parents and Players Are Required to Read This Entire Code of Conduct and Sign. *
Academy Guidelines
Our main objective is to provide Grassroots and Elite Soccer Player Development football coaching of a
high professional standard to young players with ambitions to become a professional football player. By
delivering the best programmers and facilities we will develop footballers and become an internationally
recognized training facility.
The ‘Pride and Tradition’ phrase that defines The A.S Soccer Academy truly represents how the
Academy is managed and operates, and represents the expectations of conduct the Academy has for the
Coaches, Managers, Players, and Teams.
The mission of The A.S Soccer Academy includes the idea of the education of life through soccer; the
Academy guidelines are set forth to reinforce this mission.
The following Academy guidelines detail the strict policy The A.S has with respect to Academy conduct
at practices, games, and tournaments.
A.S PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents must not coach from the pitch side during matches and training.
Parents should not criticize their child on any part of the player's game, leave this to the coaches
since it may cause confusion and erode the player's confidence.
Be your child's best fan and support him/her unconditionally. Don’t withdraw your love when
he/she performs below their standard.
On transporting your child home, please be supporting and always focus on the positive aspects
of their game.
Develop a responsibility in your player to pack their own kit, clean boots, uniform (socks, shorts
and both jerseys) and bring along water bottle full of water only.
Respect the facilities at our opponents’ grounds.
Do not criticize your child’s coach to your child or other parents, if you are not happy with the
coach you should raise the issue with the coach or Director of player development. Please do not
talk to the coach before, during or after a game about your child or the game in general. A.S
encourages a phone call, email or meeting 24 hours after game play.
Encourage your child to speak with the coach. If your child is having difficulties in training or
games, or can’t attend training etc. encourage him to speak directly to the coaches. This
“responsibility taking” is a big part of becoming a mature person. By handling off the field tasks,
your child is claiming ownership of all aspects of the game.
Monitor your child’s stress level at home. Keep an eye on the player to make sure that they are
handling stress effectively from the various activities of life.
Monitor eating and sleeping habits. Be sure that your child is eating the correct foods. Players
should be in bed at a reasonable hour on the night before a game and early enough on other
nights to ensure that adequate rest is being taken.
Help your child keep her priorities correct. He/she needs to maintain a focus on schoolwork,
relationships, and other things in life besides football.
Help your player to focus on the performance and not the result.
Winning is not as important as the performance.
Support all the players in your child's squad. Do not criticize any player.
Do not criticize the opponents, their parents, coaches or the referee.
PRACTICES
Punctuality
Players must arrive at the field at least five to ten minutes prior to practice time.
The coach should be notified in advance of practice time if a player is expecting to arrive late, or
if a player has to leave practice early.
If a player is unable to attend a practice the Coach should be notified in advance of the scheduled
practice time.
Preparation
Players must practice in the A.S practice t-shirt.
Player’s must come to practices with A SOCCER BALL that is properly inflated and bring
plenty of water.
Players must wear the proper equipment (shin-guards) and have any additional equipment (ankle
braces, knee braces) with them at each practice.
Communication
Players have the opportunity to practice with other teams in the club as long as there is no direct
conflicts between the two teams, however, they must get permission from coaches prior to doing
so.
Parents are not permitted on the field to talk to the coach or the players. In case of emergency,
parents must summon the coach to the side-line.
If parents and/or players would like to meet with the coach, an appointment must be made for a
meeting before or after practice, or for a time outside of scheduled team events when the coach is
available.
GAMES
Punctuality
Players must arrive at the game field at least 45 minutes prior to the game’s scheduled start time.
If a player will be late for the game or has to leave the game early, the coach must be notified in
advance.
If a player is late they may not play that game.
Preparation
Players must arrive dressed properly and in uniform.
Players should also have all necessary equipment (extra game uniforms, warm-up, soccer balls,
water etc.).
Players must only warm-up with their teammates and coaches unless otherwise directed by the
coach.
Respect
Every coach, player and parent must behave according to the A.S code of conduct, league and
tournament rules.
The referees and linesmen should always be dealt with in a sportsmanlike and courteous manner.
During the games, parents, players, and coaches should refrain from making any comments or
speaking negatively to the game officials.
Players should treat their teammates and opponents with respect and should conduct themselves
in a sportsmanlike and courteous manner.
Any involvement of parents with players during the game has to be designated and approved by
the coach (water breaks, injuries etc.).
Players should only be instructed by the coach during the game. The parents’ role should be
limited to encouragement only – no instruction or coaching is permitted.
Parents are not permitted to approach the coach after the game for discussions about playing time,
playing position, complaints etc. (Meetings should be scheduled for another time outside of scheduled
team events when the coach is available)
By signing this form, both parent/guardian and player have read and understand the Alimenda Soccer
Academy Code of Conduct.
Player Name : ________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian: ________________________________________________
Date : ______/_____/_________
