NAVASOTA SOCCER LEAGUE'S CODE OF ETHICS
PARENTS’ CODE OF ETHICS
SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
Support your child by giving encouragement and showing interest in their team is very
important.
Help my child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach my
child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than victory – that way your
child 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. Applaud good plays by your 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.
REMEMBER THAT YOUR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE FUN
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer, not you. It’s very important to let children
establish their own goals – to play the game for themselves. Take care not to impose your own
standards and goals on them.
Children play for the fun of playing.
REINFORCE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child achieve their goals and their natural fear
of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child does make one, remember it’s all part of learning, so encourage your child’s efforts and point out the good things your child
accomplished.
DON’T BE A SIDELINE COACH OR REF
Coaches and referees are usually parents just like you and they volunteer their time to help make
your child’s youth soccer experience a positive one. They need your support too. That means
refraining from coaching or refereeing from the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there’s
usually always an opportunity for you to take your interest in coaching or refereeing to the next level and become one yourself!
PLAYERS’ CODE OF ETHICS
I will play soccer for the enjoyment of the game!
I will show respect to all involved in the game:
• Referees
• Coaches
• Parents and spectators
And most of all to the players, both on my team and the opposing team, for without the other
players, the game would not be played.
I will conduct myself with dignity and obey the laws of the game.
COACHES’ CODE OF ETHICS
I coach because I want to help young people mature into well adjusted, productive adults with
strong character and because I want these young people to get a proper exposure to the fun and
exciting game of soccer. In short, I want them to enjoy soccer and sport and to grow up well.
1. My actions and personal manner will be a good example for young people to follow.
• I will treat all players, coaches, administrators, parents and referees with the respect and
courtesy I desire for myself.
• Any dissatisfaction I want to express will be stated in a private forum and in a restrained
and civil manner.
• I will respect and honor the beliefs and sensitivities of all players, coaches, parents,
administrators, and referees.
2. No matter how selected, I recognize that all players on my team have value, both as players and as a person.
• I recognize that all signed up to play and have fun and, except for health or disciplinary
reasons, I am committed to playing each player more than fifty percent of the game and
in a manner that seems fair to all players and parents.
3. I will be prepared for each game and practice.
• For practices I will have a practice plan that efficiently uses the time available and
teaches the players important skills and strategies for the game of soccer.
• For games I will have a game plan that will utilize the talents of all my players to the
utmost while ensuring that each player feels needed and respected.
4. I will be an encourager, not a discourager.
5. I will follow all the Laws of the Game and will abide by all the administrative procedures of
the Navasota Soccer League.
6. I will do my best to make soccer the fun game for all.