Club Policies
PARENT'S ROLE
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Provide transportation to and from all practices and games ensuring that the player is prompt not only in arriving but also in departure.
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Stay and watch practices as well as games and lend the young players your support in a positive manner. Do not point out their mistakes, leave that up to the coach, but dwell on their accomplishments as well as their efforts.
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If unable to attend the practice or game encourage your child not to talk with or leave practices or games with strangers.
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Ensure child brings equipment to and from all soccer games and practices when appropriate.
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Be available to kick the ball around with your child when you are invited to do so.
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Avoid material rewards. Build an attitude of "the rewards lie in the fun of being able to play".
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Be a good listener. Make them feel important and let them know that they are contributing to a team effort.
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Be positive. Never criticize. Suggest an alternate way if they are not performing correctly..."Hey, that is pretty good, but why don't you try it this way."
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ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO BE A CHILD.
GUIDELINES TO SOCCER PARENTHOOD
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in competition someone always loses. If you win do it gracefully. If you lose do not allow child to become negative.
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Too much competition, too soon, can slow down a child's progress in skill development.
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Make fun and technique development your first priority.
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Your child's coach will need all the support and help you can offer. Please, make yourself available and volunteer all the time you can spare.
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Disagreements with the coach or officials do not belong on the public soccer field. Questions, input, and positive suggestions should be voiced to the coach and/or club in an adult atmosphere. (The youth should not be present.)
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The overall purpose is to enjoy the game and the opportunity to be with your child on the field of play.
PLAYER'S RIGHTS
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The right to decide when to participate in soccer.
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The right to play in every game. At younger ages, every child should have an opportunity to play at least 50% of every game. No child should have to stand and watch at practice.
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The right to participate at a level that corresponds to each child's maturity and ability.
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The right to be taught the fundamentals of soccer.
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The right to participate in a safe and healthy environment.
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The right to play as a child and enjoy participation in the sport.
(The above information is provided by the U.S. Youth Soccer Association and the Wisconsin Youth Soccer Association.)
