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Parent Code of Ethics

 

Preamble:

 

As a parent I play a special role in contributing to the needs and development of children. Through my encouragement and good example, I can help assure that all the boys and girls learn good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In soccer young people learn to work together, to sacrifice for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and deal appropriately with defeat – all while becoming physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they have fun.

 

Support Your Child

 

Supporting your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very important.

 

I Will: Support my child while he/she works toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach my child that hard work and an honest effort are more important than victory – that by doing one’s best, he/she will always be a winner despite the outcome of the game!

 

Always Be Positive

 

Parents serve as role models for their children. Become aware of this and work to be a positive role model.

 

I will: Applaud good plays by my child’s team as well as good plays by the opposing team. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sports activities. Verbal or physical abuse is not permitted by anyone and I know vio-lators will be asked to leave the premises.

 

Your Child Wants to Have Fun

 

Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. Take care not to impose your own standards and goals on them I Will: .Let my children establish their own goals – to play the game for themselves. They will play for the fun of playing and if they desire to play at a higher level, they will bring that information to me.

 

Reinforce Positive Behavior

 

Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of failure. No-body likes to make mistakes, but ...

 

I will: Let my child make a mistake. If it happens, we will both remember it's all part of learning, and I will encourage my child’s efforts to learn and correct the mistake by asking questions and practicing. I will point out the good things he/she has accomplished.

 

Don’t Be a Sideline Coach

 

In the recreational program, coaches are usually parents just like you. They volunteer their time to help make your child’s youth soccer experience a positive one and take the required coach licensing clinics to create a better experience for all.

 

I will: Refrain from coaching from the sidelines. I will give the coach my support, but not by yelling out instructions to any player including my own or trying to discuss game strategy or playing time during a game. As a volunteer organization, there is always an opportunity for me to take my interest in coaching to the next level and become one myself! I will not stand at or behind the penalty box and yell out at players because I know my coach can be removed from the game because of my behavior.

 

Don’t Be a Sideline Referee

 

Our referees are young people and adults with an interest in the sport of soccer and in helping kids play the game of soccer. They may have various levels of experience, but they have taken the proper training that allows them to be out there refereeing the game. Yes, they are paid to officiate, but not enough to take abuse or have their efforts questioned with sideline re-marks.

 

I Will: Realize that my referee may have a limited amount of experience or a great deal of experience and understand that any game has quite a number of variables that affect how the game is called. Specifically and most importantly, I will know that the referee calls things he/she may have seen that I didn’t; may not call things he/she didn’t see because efforts were concentrated on movement of the game; and may not call things because the rules say he/she can make judgment calls about things that affect the play of the game. If I want to know and practice all the rules of the game, I will take referee training myself and put my time and talent on display in the middle of the field.

 

--- Additionally an article called: " From Childhood to Champion Athlete" by Tudor Bompa, is an outstandingly insightful article about youth sports in general.

Click here to read this informative review. It addresses not only the physical aspect of today's youth but looks inside toward the mental building blocks as well. Please take the time to read this article.

 

---- Parent's the HSC Board needs parents to help out with the position of Parent Rep. The position sits on the governing board and helps with running Club meetings, attending monthly Board meetings and is the eyes, ears, & mouth for all Hillwood Parents to the governing board. If you have interest in applying for this position please contact Hillwood Soccer Club at: hillwoodsoccerclub@hillwoodsoccer.com