DICKINSON SOCCER CLUB PARENT CODE OF CONDUCT

1. SUPPORT THE COACH - Our coaches sacrifice a great deal of time away from their families to support our children’s love of soccer. Respect their decisions. If you have questions about playtime or position, arrange for a meeting with our Technical Director  at least 24 hours after a game. We DO NOT want you to contact our coaches. We want to permit them to make decisions on the sidelines without intimidation. Take advantage of opportunities to learn about soccer so that you will understand what the coach is trying to accomplish.

2. ENCOURAGE, NEVER CRITICIZE – In addition to helping your child improve as a soccer player, it is important we keep the experience fun.  Be their biggest fan at all times, never their critic. Under no circumstances should you yell at your child or any other child during a game. Any physical altercation or threats of a physical altercation could result in a parent’s ban from DSC games or the player’s dismissal from the club.

3. RESPECT THE REFEREES – Even when the referee makes a mistake, the parents must support the officials. They are a symbol of fair play and sportsmanship. You have no control over a referee’s calls. You teach your child to disrespect authority when you yell at a referee.

4. NO COACHING FROM SIDELINE – The coach must have the undivided attention of players at all times. You may be inadvertently telling your child to do something different than the coach. If you tell your child what to do, it robs them of the chance to make mistakes and figure things out on their own. Spectator comments should be limited to generic, positive comments such as "Nice pass," "Way to step", or "Nice work, Dickinson!”

5. RESPECT THE OPPONENT AND ITS PARENTS - As ambassadors of Dickinson Soccer Club, treat the opposing team's players and spectators with respect and hospitality. You represent an entire club with your words and actions.

6. ACCEPT THE RESULTS - Encourage your child to be gracious in victory and to never make excuses for a defeat. Turn the defeat into an opportunity to improve. Your child will lose games. They need your unconditional love and hugs more on these days than the wins.

7. SUPPORT SAFETY – Do not pressure your child to play injured. Follow the coach’s recommendation especially when concussion symptoms are present.

8.  IF FOR ANY REASON THE CODE OF CONDUCT IS NOT FOLLOWED AND A COACH CONTACTS DSC ADMINISTRATION WITH INFRACTIONS HAPPENING A VERBAL WARNING WILL BE GIVEN.  IF A SECOND OFFENSE HAPPENS THE PARENT WILL BE GIVEN A $100 FINE.