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Code of Conduct

Batesville Soccer Club is a volunteer run, non-profit association that is passionate about the game of soccer. We strive to provide a safe, positive, enjoyable soccer experience for everyone in our community.

Players, coaches, and families that stress winning are encouraged to join the Premier program.

Players, coaches, and families that participate in Batesville SC are expected to adhere to the following Code of Conduct. Failure to do so may result in loss of the right to participate.

Player Expectations:

1. Be respectful of other players, coaches and families at all times.
2. Show support for your teammates.
3. Play and act fairly during all practices and games.
4. Learn and abide by the rules of Batesvile SC.
5. Be generous in winning and graceful in defeat.
6. Gracefully accept the rulings of officials.
7. Support teammates, coaches, and the Batesville SC.
8. Never engage in any violent or aggressive behavior which could injure another person.
9. If you have nothing positive to say, say nothing at all.

Coach Expectations:

1. Abide by the same expectations as the players (see above).|
2. Set an example of fair play and good sportsmanship, such as shaking hands with other players and coaches after every game.
3. Avoid stressing winning and losing as a barometer of success, and instead focus on learning and player development.
4. Be positive in your comments to players on both teams and officials.
5. Remember that most coaching should be done at practice. Use minimal direction during the game -- let them play.
6. Stress player safety at all times.
7. Accept responsibility for your own actions and those of your teams.
8. Submit to a standard on-line background check and complete all safety courses, in accordance with state and federal laws.

Parent Expectations:

1. Abide by the same expectations as the coaches (see above).
2. Be positive supporters of all players, coaches, and teams.
3. Parents should sit on the opposite sideline from players/coaches.
4. Do not “coach” from the sidelines; “cheer” instead. Players have enough to think about without lots of parents yelling at the same time.
5. Support your coach by offering to organize snacks or a special team outing.

Please remember everyone has an important role: Players play, coaches coach, referees referee, and parents cheer. These roles do not overlap.

Backyard Training

Backyard training is very important for a player's development, as it provides a low-pressure environment for focused, high repetition practice that supplements team sessions. While team practices are crucial for learning tactics and teamwork, individual at-home training is where players build technical skills and confidence that can truly elevate their game.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eISXGz4Z7nI

Find more information under Premier Info - At Home Training.

VOLUNTEERISM

Parents,

Without you, there is no club, no program for your children to participate in. Please consider giving up at least a small amount of your time for the kids.

Coaches: We never have enough volunteer, so if you're asked, please seriously consider. This position is obviously going to take more of your time than most, but it can be quite rewarding. You don't have to be an expert, you don't have to have played, and you don't even have to fully understand the game to be a coach. This is recreational soccer, you can learn the game just as the kids are. We have opportunities to become educated in the game, and resources to help you train your team and conduct practices.

Assistant Coaches: If you want to coach, but you just don't have the ability to always be there, or you want to learn the game from another, this may be the best position for you.

Concessions: This is probably the easiest, position, yet we still seem to have trouble finding enough people to cover each day. Please take just a few hours out of your time to work in the concession stand.

Board Members: This is a non-profit club, operated by and for the members. The board is made up of over a dozen, dedicated individuals, who meet on a monthly basis and put a lot of the hearts and souls in to the club. There is always a place for someone who has a desire to help make this a better club. If interested, please contact a current board member and/or attend a board meeting.

Other Volunteer Positions as Needed: There are many times we need volunteers, other than what is listed above. If you can not commit to one of the positions above, please let it be known you are interested in other opportunities, and we can see if there is something we can use you for. Possible positions can be: assisting in putting up or taking down goals/nets, Saturday morning field prep (corner flags & water coolers), or cleaning restrooms.