Arkansas Comets Academy Program Player/ Parent Commitment Agreement

ARKANSAS COMETS ACADEMY PROGRAM PLAYER/
PARENT COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

PLAYER EXPECTATIONS:

• Attendance at all games training and tournaments.
• Practices are mandatory and should only be missed on account of illness or very special circumstance. Please inform your coach in advance if you can't make a practice.
• Players are expected to be punctual.
• Arrival for training and games is determined by the coach.
• Train and play to the best of your ability, have a positive attitude, and encourage others to do the same.
• Players should bring ALL uniforms and gear to all games.
• Players must wear club approved training gear to all training sessions.
• Players must treat coaches, teammates, referees, and opponents with respect.
• Poor or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated.
• Players represent their team and the club. We value the strong positive reputation we have cultivated over the past 22 years!
• Positive communication with the coaching staff is essential for successful development.
• Players are expected to work on soccer skills year round either on a formal or informal basis. Players need touches on the ball as much as possible throughout the year in order to continually develop.

We encourage players (especially our younger players) to participate in a variety of activities and sports with the understanding that the Club is their priority activity.

PARENT EXPECTATIONS:

• Effective communication is essential for success.
• Each team has a coach and a team manager.
• All team related questions should go through the team manager – schedules, finance, paperwork, passes, gear etc.
• All soccer related questions in regard to your particular child should go through the coach – playing time, assessments, concerns etc.
• Managers report to the club board of directors. Coaches report to the coaching directors. See them first!
• Managers and coaches both have open-door policies. See them with questions.
• Please do not see coaches before training or at games. They have to concentrate on their job.
• Coaches are always available after training for an informal conversation or quick clarification.
• For something more formal make an appointment through the team manager.
• Parents must be aware of team information and schedules. Each season every team will hold a team meeting prior to the start of league play. Managers will facilitate and provide families with information for the season.
• Be aware there is absolutely no coaching from the sidelines by parents at games. This confuses players and sometimes even undermines what a coach is trying to do.

Arkansas Comets appreciates the effort and sacrifice that parents make for their children. This makes it possible for players to achieve their goals and dreams.

Parents/Spectators must set the example for the children by exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship. Parents/Spectators participate in a game by watching, cheering, and supporting the efforts of all participants of the game. Soccer must be fun! The game is for the children. Their participation and enjoyment of the game is the most important element.

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