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Coaches
should develop skilled players, promote fun, good sportsmanship and good
soccer. Winning is secondary.
Coaches
should promote good sportsmanship and must set an example for the players.
Coaches should show respect for referees and opponents. Coaches should never
publicly question a referee's call of chastise or belittle a referee.
Coaches
are ultimately responsible for parental conduct during games. Coaches should
inform parents of the need for appropriate and respectful behavior on the
sidelines, and should directly with any parent who fails to act accordingly.
Contact a member of the SYSA board of directors if you feel uncomfortable
dealing with a parent directly.
All
coaches should attend license certification courses. Coaches are strongly
encouraged to have an E license. Preference for the selection of coaches,
all other things being equal, will take into consideration coaching
licensing.
At the
younger ages coaches should expose all players to the various offensive and
defensive positions. Position assignments should be rotated, giving players
equal time at different positions. As players get older, more experienced,
show preference for specific positions and develop particular skills,
coaches should balance these considerations with the goal of enhancing an
overall team effort. None-the-less, through all ages, coaches are
encouraged, wherever possible to expose all players to as much diversity of
the game as appropriate.
Coaches
should always remember that we are dealing with children and that the game
is for the kids!
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