RECREATIONAL COACHES

1). FC Richmond greatly appreciates all coaches who volunteer their time. Keep in mind the objective is not to win, but to promote and teach the game of soccer to our youth through individual skill development, team play and good sportsmanship. Soccer is a game and should be treated as such, with the focus on active participation and enjoyment.

2). As a coach and mentor, you should place the emotional and physical well being of your players ahead of a personal desire to win.

3). Coaches are directly responsible for their players at all practices and games.

4). Coaches are responsible for the behavior of players, parents and spectators.

5). Coaches must set an example of good sportsmanship and fair play at all times.

6). Coaches are expected to show courtesy and respect to all of their players, opponents, parents, spectators, referees and each other.

7). Coaches must refrain from using offensive and derogatory language, gestures or any other unsportsmanlike conduct.

8). Coaches must treat all players fairly and avoid favoritism toward any player.

9). Coaches must guarantee 50% playing time for each player at every game during the season except in cases of illness, injury or mutual consent of parent and coach for disciplinary reasons.

10). Coaches must pay attention to potentially dangerous situations on the field and substitute any player who may act in an unsportsmanlike manner (Dangerous fouls, retaliation, etc.)

11). Coaches are expected to coach from the sidelines during the game, not on the field of play or behind the goals.

12). The coach should refrain from discussing any issues about a game with the referee or linesman at any time. This includes a call or lack of a call, before, during or after a game, and includes at the field or away from it. If you have an issue, you agree to abide by the league 24 hour rule.

13). The coach should be knowledgeable of the laws of the game, and teach the laws to you players.

14). The coach will take appropriate steps to minimize scoring in runaway games.

15).  You should remember that as a Coach, you represent FC Richmond Youth Soccer and the community. Understand that inappropriate behavior during practices, games, or tournaments may result in disciplinary actions, to include game suspensions and could result in expulsion from the Club.

16). As a coach or volunteer, you serve at the pleasure of FC Richmond and it's members.  You will obide by all coaching regulations in accordance with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation.  You agree obtain a background check in accordance with the Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation Background Check Policy for co-sponsored groups.