• Players will be exposed to all player positions they are personally interested in.
• Player positions during games may be altered due to playing conditions.
• All players are expected to be at the field at least 15 minutes prior to the game start time in order to get game ready (this includes mentally).
• Players and coaching staff will gather 15 minutes prior to game time for a pre-game team talk at the field.
  • Team talk will be interactive discussions where the players get to view their concerns and the coaching staff will emphasize game strategies
  • Line-ups will be established.
• Players are encouraged to drink lots of water.
• Parents are expected to behave properly.
  • Remember that your behavior reflects on the team, coaching staff, and your child.

• Player participation is essential to the development of both the individuals as well as the team
• Practices are the player’s chance to learn new techniques
• We will split the practice up into skating techniques, short drills (including ball handling, passing, shooting, goal tending, etc.) and scrimmages
• We will try to keep a fast pace so that the players maintain interest.
• Players are expected to follow directions
• Players are expected to participate in all drills and scrimmages during a practice session.
• When the whistle blows all players are expected to stop what ever they are doing and to listen.
• When a coach is speaking it is expected that all players will be quietly listening.

• We expect that all players will adhere to the following:
  • NO FIGHTING
    • At any time (this includes, but is not limited to all parents and games).
  • NO USE OF VULGAR LANGUAGE
    • The coaching staff will deal with any issues with the referees.
    • Only the designated team captain and assistant captains are allowed to discuss any play or call with the referees.
  • NO GIVING THE COACHING STAFF A HARD TIME
    • Players must also follow the “24-Hour Rule”
  • NO INTENTIONALLY TRYING TO HURT SOMEONE
    • This type of conduct is not acceptable for any reason.
  • ALWAYS SHOW GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
    • To fellow teammates, and coaching staff.
    • To the opposing teammates and coaching staff.
    • Referees, score keepers, fans, etc.

Code of Ethics for all Coaches of the Redford Soccer Club

1.  I will abide by the Code of Ethics for Parents and Adult Supporters of the Redford Soccer Club.

2.  I will do my best to learn the age-appropriate fundamental skills, teaching and evaluation techniques, and strategies of soccer.

3.  I will become familiar with the rules of soccer, and the rules of the league.  I will know procedures for game days including filling out any game reports.

4.  I will be responsible for my team supporters' conduct on the filed and be the last adult to leave the field after my team's games and practices.

5.  I will uphold the authority of referees who are assigned to the games in which I participate.  I will assist them in every way to conduct fair and impartial games.  Only the coach may request an explanation from referees in a calm and reasonable manner.

6.  I will learn the strengths and weaknesses of my players so that I might place them into situations where they have a maximum opportunity to achieve success.  I will let players try all positions that interest them through a system of position rotation.

7.  I will conduct practices and games so that all players have an opportunity to improve their skill level through active participation. I will strive to provide the opportunity for a minimum 50% playing time at each game for each player.

8.  I will communicate to players and their supporters the rights and responsibilities of individuals on our team and in our Club.