Code of Conduct

All coaches, parents and players must agree to abide by our Code of Conduct, which is outlined here within. Failure to do so may result in a warning, suspension or expulsion. 

• I will not yell at or argue with referees.
• I will not force my child to participate in soccer.
• I will not behave negatively at games and I will treat referees, opposing team’s parents and opposing players with respect.
• I will learn the rules of the sport and the policies of Klein Soccer Club.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.
• I will never use profanity.
• I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.
• I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
• I will support coaches, officials and referees working with my child in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.
• I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will remember that the game is for children, and not adults.
• I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
• I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, parents, officials, referees and fans with respect, regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.
• I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectable fan, assisting with coaching or providing transportation.
• I will require that my child’s coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches’ Code of Conduct.

I hereby pledge to be positive about my youth sports experience and accept responsibility for my participation by adhering to the following:

• I will encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, officials and parents at every game and practice by demonstrating good sportsmanship.
• I will attend every practice and game that I can, and will notify my coach if I cannot.
• I will expect to receive a fair and equal amount of playing time.
• I will do my very best to listen and learn from my coaches.
• I will treat my coaches, other players, officials and fans with respect regardless of race, sex, creed or abilities, and I will expect to be treated accordingly.
• I deserve to have fun during my sports experience, and will alert parents or coaches if it stops being fun!
• I deserve to play in an environment that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and expect adults to refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
• I will encourage my parents to be involved with my team in some capacity because it’s important to me.
• I will do my very best in school.
• I will remember that participating in sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.