Name *

First Name

Last Name

1. *

I pledge to place the emotional and physical well-being of my players and game officials ahead of any personal desire to win.

2. *

I will always keep the players' best interests at heart and will do my best to teach them the game of soccer through a positive attitude, good sportsmanship and fair play.

3. *

I will always strive to maximize the individual potential of each player and to provide an equal opportunity to all players while respecting each player’s level of commitment.

4. *

I will assist in developing a team spirit, and encourage each player to support one another.

5. *

I will respect players, parents and game officials, and encourage each player and parent to support and respect the game officials. I will do my best to create and maintain an enjoyable atmosphere for players, parents and game officials.

6. *

I will do my best to provide a safe and secure playing environment. I promise to review and practice the necessary first aid principles needed to assess and, where appropriate, treat injuries of my players.

7. *

I will advise and require that my players, their parents and all team staff members respect all Club Codes of Conduct.

8.

Coaches Only

I will do my best to organize practices that are fun and challenging for all players, and will use soccer coaching techniques appropriate for the development of the age of the child or youth that I teach.

9. *

I will remember that I am a youth team staff member, and the game is for the benefit and development of the children and youth. I will always put the children’s safety, care and feelings ahead of my own.

10. *

I will not use inappropriate language at any time during practices and or games.

11. *

I will demand a playing environment that is free from alcohol, tobacco and drugs.

12. *

I will not condone bullying of any team member. I also commit to take the appropriate action to resolve the issue in a fair, consistent and timely manner. I acknowledge that the welfare of children and young people is and must always be the paramount consideration.

13. *

I acknowledge that all persons and especially children and young people have a right to be protected from abuse regardless of their age, gender, disability, culture, language, racial origin, religious beliefs or sexual orientation.

14. *

I will act as a positive role model at all times, as players look up to team officials and model their behaviour after them.

15. *

Failure to comply with the above may result in temporary or permanent removal of my team staff privileges.

Checking this box is considered acknowledgement of the above, and acceptance of Scottish United Soccer Club's Team Staff Code of Conduct. *

I agree with the Club's Code of Conduct.

Date of Form's Completion *

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