Codes of Conduct

Standards of behavior for all BYSC coaches, managers, parents, and players.

Coach, Trainer & Manager Code of Conduct

1

I acknowledge that BYSC promotes the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional well-being of individual players and that youth sports are played for fun.

2

I will be a role model by demonstrating good sportsmanship, acting ethically and respectfully towards all players, officials, parents and coaches, being generous with praise, and setting a good example.

3

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of players ahead of any desire to win. I will encourage all players and never ridicule or yell at children.

4

I will show cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials and respect the property of host communities and the judgment of referees.

5

I will achieve thorough understanding of the rules of the game, BYSC policies, and the soccer organizations BYSC is affiliated with.

6

I will show respect for all players, coaches, fans and officials regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

7

I will not use drugs, tobacco or alcohol at any practices or games.

8

I will treat each player as an individual, remembering the spread of physical and emotional development within a team.

9

I will use email, social media and electronic communication ethically and responsibly. I will direct team/player issues to the age group coordinator or BYSC board and not share them with other parents or players.

10

While coaching a BYSC team, I will not coach another youth soccer team without board permission. This does not apply to other BYSC or Briarcliff AYSO teams.

11

I will commit to educating myself on positive coaching principles and child development.

12

I understand failure to adhere to this Code may result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion.

13

I will abide by all BYSC rules and policies and act in the best interest of my players. I represent BYSC on game day and will behave in a sportsmanlike manner.

Parent & Player Code of Conduct

1

I acknowledge that BYSC promotes the physical, mental, moral, social and emotional well-being of individual players and that youth sports are played for fun.

2

My child will come to all practices, training sessions and games prepared to play, ready to listen and properly equipped.

3

My child will make every effort to attend all practices and games and focus on becoming a better player.

4

I will be a role model by demonstrating good sportsmanship, acting ethically and respectfully towards all players, officials, parents and coaches, and setting a good example.

5

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of players ahead of any desire to win. I will encourage all players and never ridicule or yell at children.

6

I and my child will show cordial courtesy to visiting teams and officials and respect host community property and referee judgment.

7

I and my child will show respect for all players, coaches, fans and officials regardless of race, sex, creed or ability.

8

I and my child will use email, social media and electronic communication ethically. We will direct issues to the coach, age group coordinator or BYSC board, not other parents/players.

9

Neither I nor my child will use drugs, tobacco or alcohol at any practices or games.

10

I and my child understand failure to adhere to this Code may result in disciplinary action including suspension or expulsion.

11

I will abide by all BYSC rules and act in the best interest of my child's team. I represent BYSC on game day and will behave in a sportsmanlike manner.

12

I understand my child's team could have games on Saturday or Sunday, and schedules may differ between Fall and Spring.

13

I understand my child's team could have practices on any weekday or weekend day, and schedules may differ between Fall and Spring.