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Pride Soccer Association Guidelines for Coaches, Parents and Players

  1. Players must wear “Pride” red or white uniforms as issued and will not be allowed to play in similar or other colors during any league games. Players should be notified before the first game that uniforms are available at the Pride office. (The office is not open on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). Tournament shirts and alternative colors may be worn only during Pride Cup and/or other sponsored tournaments.
  2. Any player who is not listed on the certified team roster (is not registered) will not be eligible to play during the developmental season. Coaches: Please check your team roster to ensure each eligible registered player is listed correctly on your official team roster.
  3. It is recommended that coaches hold a parent meeting prior to the season to discuss “sportsmanship.” Topics to be discussed should include the following:
  4. Sideline behavior: Parents are to remain on the sideline of their team. No one is allowed behind the goalie (goalposts). Only positive or complimentary language should be used. It is unacceptable for parents or coaches to make derogatory comments to the opposing players or the referees. This will not be tolerated. If a parent or coach is asked to leave the game for any reason, they will be automatically suspended from attending the next scheduled league game. Should this type of behavior reoccur, the next course of action may result in a hearing with the Pride Soccer Risk Management Committee.
  5. Referees: The referees are usually young men and/or women who are trying to do the best that they can; at times they may miss a “call” and/or forget some aspect of the Rules of the Game. They are not intentionally favoring one team over another, or trying to manipulate the outcome of the game; and to suggest so would be very inappropriate. Spectator or coach questions concerning referee calls made or rules interpretation, should be directed to the Pride Office for clarification. Under no circumstances should a coach or parent approach the referee during or after the game. This is usually when conflicts arise. We have found that a cooling down period, prior to filing a complaint, allows for cooler heads to prevail and for better communication.
  6. Players: Players are expected to adhere to acceptable and sportsmanly standards of citizenship and fair play at all times – both on and off the field. Physical or verbal altercations as well as derogatory expressions (trash talking) are considered inappropriate conduct and will not be tolerated.
  7. Coaches: Coaches should be regarded as role models and should set the tone of sportsmanship and fair play at all times. Positive comments are a sign of respect for everyone involved with the game of soccer. Coaches should take a higher position with regards to these standards. Parents and spectators are encouraged to support the coaches and players by exhibiting positive behavior on the sidelines at all times.
  8. 4. Finally, developmental soccer is about learning, not winning. Coaches are never judged by the record of their team but rather the character, sportsmanship, growth and desire to play the game they inspire in the players on their team.