Alabama Alliance

CODE  OF  CONDUCT

 The Club President, Board of Directors & the Director of Coaching has combined to develop a Code of Conduct for all of our players, coaches and parents.  The purpose in doing this, is to provide a set of standards and expectations that will enable our club to pursue excellence in every area.  Our club has placed the development of character and discipline above the goal of winning at all costs.  However, it is our goal to win, and we believe that if we train a player in these areas, that winning will soon follow.  With this in mind, please, know that the majority of the playing time will be given to those that can give the teams the best chance to have success.

 THE ALLIANCE PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO:

A.        Be on time to practices and games.  (If the coach is called ahead of time, AND THERE IS A GOOD REASON, there will be no need for accountability)

B.         Bring their ball, soccer shoes and shin guards to every practice and game.  

C.         Keep their shirts tucked in during practices and games.

D.        Refrain from the use of foul language.

E.         Refrain from showing disrespect to their coaches, teammates, opponents or refs.

F.         Shake the referee's and opponent's hand after the game, regardless of what you think of them.

G.         Refrain from talking trash or playing dirty in games.

H.        Refrain from activities that are a violation of the law, including the use of alcohol and drugs while registered with the club.  Lack of adherence to this policy will be cause for a meeting with the Board of Directors and players may be suspended or removed from the program indefinitely depending on the situation.

 GAME  ACCOUNTABILITY:

* Missed Practice   
Will be the last substitute to enter the next game.

 * Late to Game   
Will not start the game.

 * Disrespect to Ref, Coach, Teammates or Opponents 
Pulled out of game (The length of time is up to the coach)

 * Foul language, trash talking, or dirty play       
Pulled out of game (The length of time is up to the coach)

 * Consistent problem               
Letter sent home to parents

 * No change                            
Meeting with the Board of DYSA                                                        

THE ALLIANCE PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO:

A.        Sit on the opposite side of the field as the players at home games, regardless of what the opponent's fans choose to do.

B.         Refrain from yelling at the refs.

C.         Refrain from yelling and talking trash with the opponent's players or fans.

D.        Refrain from yelling negative things to our own players and coaches.

E.         Refrain from trying to coach the players from the sideline.

F.         Refrain from the use of foul language, alcohol & smoking in the presence of the players.

G.         Pick trash up along our sideline after the game.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

* Initial Problem            =  Receive a reminder letter from the Board of Directors.           

* Consistent Problem     =  Meet with Board of Directors.                      

* No Change                 = Their child may be suspended.                                    

THE ALLIANCE COACHES ARE EXPECTED TO:

A.        Hold their players accountable to the Code of Conduct.

B.         Attend and be on time to all practices and games, unless an emergency arises.

C.         Teach their players how to win and lose with character & class, regardless of the situation.

D.        Refrain from yelling and badgering the refs. 

E.         Refrain from running up and down the sideline, telling their players everything that they are to be doing.

F.         Refrain from the use of foul language, alcohol & smoking in the presence of the players.

G.         Refrain from talking trash to the opponents.

H.        Refrain from yelling inappropriately at players, regardless of how poorly they are playing.

I.          Refrain from embarrassing a player by yanking them out of a game immediately after they make a mistake.

J.          Keep their teams from scoring more than 9-goals in a game, unless more goals are needed to win the game or if they are needed to advance in a tournament.

K.        Inform the Director of any additions or deletions to the roster ahead of time.

L.         Inform the scheduler, referee coordinator and the Director of any schedule changes.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

* Initial Problem            =          Letter sent to the coach                                    

* Consistent Problem     =          Meet with Board of Directors & potentially removed from position as coach