The Role of the Glen Shields Parent

To have a successful program, there must be understanding and cooperation among parents, players, and coaches. Your child’s progress will depend, to a great extent, on this triangular relationship. With this in mind, Glen Shields, asks you to consider this section as your family joins or returns to Glen Shields and its Program(s).

You can help your Glen Shields Athlete.
Supply plenty of love, recognition, support and encouragement. This allows your child to be confident, enjoy soccer more, and perform better in training and competition. Support your child unconditionally; do not withdraw love when your child performs poorly.

Support the Coaches.
A player develops best when he or she trusts and respects the coach. The coach's job is to motivate, teach, and constructively criticize each player's performance. Please recognize that our coaches use their extensive experience to best develop each player. Your child will probably try many different positions throughout his or her career. The first concern of the Glen Shields SC is for the long term development of your child's soccer skills under pressure & at times players are instructed to do things parents do not understand.

• Player and team development will sometimes be given a greater priority than winning.
• Encourage your child to talk with the coaches, 'taking responsibilities', whether about playing difficulties or missing a practice/game, etc.
• Assume the best of each other.

Communicate through your Team Manager.
Remember, there is a time and place for everything. If you need information or wish to ask questions concerning team management or coaching decisions, please contact the team manager to obtain the information or to arrange a meeting with the coach. Concerns or criticisms are welcome, but should be expressed away from training sessions and games. 'Coaches Coach and Managers Manage'. · Concerning playing time: Asking the coach 'what can my child do or train/focus on to earn more playing time' will go much further than 'why is my child not playing'.

Attend training as often as you like.
You are encouraged to observe your child and to learn more about soccer. While parents are not allowed on the field during training, a good view can generally be found from the sidelines or in the stands. Take responsibility to have your child arrive on time for practices and games, building a good habit for their future wherever it my lead.

There will be no coaching or refereeing.
No matter how good your intentions are we insist there be no shouting instructions to your child or yelling (complaining) to the referees during games. 'The more you complain to or at the referee the more harm it does your team. Referees are human to & chances are questionable calls will go against your team if you as the parent(s) do not control your emotions'.

• Let the coach (soccer professional) operate the team. Attempting to coach or instruct your child from the sideline is distracting and counterproductive for the player.
• Your vocal support and positive encouragement are welcome throughout good soccer play.
Applaud good plays by your team and the opposing team.
• Glen Shields insists that the voice of coach be the only voice at all games or training.
• Uphold your commitments.
• Foster an environment for academic excellence and good sportsmanship.

I understand that any violation of this Code of Conduct may result in termination of my child being a member at Glen Shields Soccer Club and its Academy Training Program.

Additionally any parent who:
Receives a League Notice of Suspension of Team is Fined or Suspended as a result of parental action:

1. First Violation – written notice from the Club to meet w/ Discipline Committee; payment of all fines individual, team or both.
2. Second Violation – written notice from the Club to meet w/ Board of Directors; payment of all fines individual, team or both and/or child is dismissed from the Club.