CODE OF CONDUCT
Playing with SF Glens Soccer Club is a privilege that comes with responsibilities for both parents and players.
For Parents
SF Glens parents and/or guardians are expected to support our players, coaches, and the club. They should provide a positive example in terms of behavior. And they should encourage their player to follow the Player Code of Conduct.
Specifically, parents and/or guardians must:
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Show respect and courtesy to all players, coaches, officials, and parents at all times, including, but not limited to, training, games, and events. This show of respect and courtesy extends to players, coaches, parents, and fellow spectators associated with other teams.
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Demonstrate good sportsmanship and encourage fair play.
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Refrain from “coaching” their player or other players from the sidelines.
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Refrain from questioning officials or otherwise disturbing any game.
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Refrain from disrupting any training session with behavior that distracts or disrupts play.
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Keep perspective that soccer is a game and that their child is a player seeking to enjoy the playing experience.
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Attempt to familiarize themselves with and respect the rules of the game, which can be found at www.ussoccer.com/referees/laws-of-the-game
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Help their child be on time to all games and practices or notify the coach if that isn’t possible.
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Help their child understand and abide by the SF Glens Player Code of Conduct.
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Refrain from criticizing coaches or players (including those on another team) in front of their child or other parents and players.
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Observe a minimum 24-hour time period before discussing any issue that they or their child may have regarding a game (unless prompted by a coach or SF Glens official to have such a discussion).
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Make required, agreed-to tuition payments to the club or otherwise make arrangements with the appropriate SF Glens official for a mutually acceptable payment plan.
For Players
Playing with SF Glens is an exciting opportunity to develop as a soccer player and young person. With that opportunity, your club and coaches need you to understand what is expected from you as a player. SF Glens demands a “T-E-A-M” model.
Trustworthiness
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I will behave honorably and in a manner worthy of trust.
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I will behave honestly in my actions and words (I will not lie).
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I will hold fairness and sportsmanship as important in my actions.
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I will fulfill my commitments to my club, team, and teammates.
Effort
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I will give it my all at training and games.
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I will work to master the skills, techniques, and demands of soccer, and follow my coaches instructions and encouragement on ways to improve.
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I will take responsibility for making myself a better player and teammate.
Attendance
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I will be on time and attend every training session, game, or team event that I possibly can.
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I will make sure my coach knows about any reason I might be late or need to miss a training session, game, or team event.
Maintain Responsibilities & Respect
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I will treat people the way I would like to be treated.
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I will never intentionally injure any player or engage in reckless behavior that might cause injury to me or others.
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I will play and behave with class, and avoid making disrespectful gestures and comments, including profanity or other offensive remarks.
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I will demonstrate respect for fellow players & opponents by being positive in words and actions.
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I will respect my coach and team by behaving in a manner that allows the coach to help me and the team.
For both parents and players, by agreeing to join SF Glens Competitive program, you both acknowledge and agree to abide by the above Codes of Conduct.
SF Glens Code of Conduct for parents and players
In addition to the above the player code of conduct, For both Academy players and the Parents, by agreeing to join SF Glens Competitive program, you both acknowledge and agree to abide by the above Codes of Conduct.
Academy players - SF Glens Code of Conduct