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Players are not under any pressure to join the Club.  Instead, it is hoped that players and their parents will consider all options and choose the best one, taking into consideration goals as a person and a player.  The aim of FC Star is to create better players in a fun environment which will challenge them on and off the field.

We want players to be fully aware of the Club’s policies and ambitions before a commitment is made.  Once a player commits to FC Star, he/she agrees to abide by the policies of the Club and team.  At the end of the soccer season, the commitment to the Club is over and players are free to leave the Club if they feel it is in their best interest.  At the beginning of the next season, players are free to try-out again under the same guidelines previously mentioned.

The soccer we play is taken seriously.  However, we understand that there are things more important in life than soccer.  In terms of priority, family and schoolwork should come first.  However, as a member of FC Star, we expect players to commit to the game of soccer and the FC Star team as the player’s first recreational activity and priority unless prior arrangements have been made with the head coach or the Director of Coaching or Director of Player Development.

Once a player has committed to the Club, the Club will commit to the player.  No player will be cut from a team during the season unless it is for disciplinary reasons (this may include on or off the field behavior of a player or behavior of a parent or guardian), or for failure to meet, or arrange for, the financial obligations of the Club.

As a member of FC Star, a player is responsible for his/her own performance and conduct.  Best efforts in training and games, good sportsmanship, and being a reliable team member will be expected at all times.

The Club asks that players care about themselves, their teammates, and the great game of soccer.  This requires that players maintain a healthy lifestyle and a healthy team attitude.  Any use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco is not acceptable to the Club and may lead to suspension or dismissal from the Club.

In addition, our Club insists that each player maintains a positive team attitude and a personal sense of fair play and sportsmanship.  Verbal or physical abuse (by player or parent) of teammates, opponents, or officials is not acceptable and will be dealt with swiftly and decisively.

During the soccer season, players will be participating in practices, league games, and tournaments.  The coach will make decisions on player selection, team line-up, player’s position, playing time, tournament participation, etc.  The coaching staff will determine playing time.  There is no guarantee of playing time.  Players must be positive in filling the role that is asked of them for the team at any given moment.  From the designated arrival time at practices and games, players will be expected to concentrate on soccer.  Players are asked to arrive on time with the required equipment, including cleats (cleaned), shin guards, an inflated ball, and water.  Games and practices are not times for visiting with parents, friends, or pets.

Nutrition and rest are very important parts of a player’s responsibility as a member of FC Star.  We encourage players to eat healthy, nutritious food at a time that does not interfere with practice or games.  Game preparation is very important.  Players must take their responsibility to rest before games seriously.  As a member of a team, players should not let teammates down by being tired or unfit to play.  Rest period between games may be spent with family or friends if time and the team coach permits.  There will be times when the coach requires the team to stay together between games.  The coach is solely responsible for making this decision.

At FC Star, we expect our players to take the lead and show responsibility.  The player, not his or her parents, should bring concerns such as playing time or the position he or she is playing to the coach.  Some younger players may feel uncomfortable approaching the coach and hence parental involvement may be necessary, but he or she should still be encouraged to do so.

Some FC Star players may be asked to guest play with other clubs teams.  All guest play needs to be approved by the Director of Coaching. Our team managers are instructed not to give up Player Cards prior to Director of Coaching’s approval.

Finally, FC Star players must sign the Player/Parents Code of Conduct prior to each season.  Consequences for violations of the Code of Conduct are outlined in the FCYSC By-Laws.

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I will:

  • Play for the good of the game
  • Promise to work hard at practice and games to improve my soccer skills and my understanding of the game. I understand the amount of playing time I receive in games will be based on my skills, determination in practice, punctuality, and attitude. I know that I may receive more or less playing time than my team members and playing time is not guaranteed..
  • Have a positive and never quit attitude.  Exemplify and demonstrate sportsmanship at all times
  • Win without boasting:  Be humble when you win; graceful when you lose
  • Conduct myself with class and dignity…be professional at all times!!!
  • Respect all officials and coaches and accept their decisions without question
  • Give encouragement to my fellow teammates
  • Attend & be prompt to all games & practices
  • Immediately report any injury to my coach
  • Respect my coach & my opponents
  • Abide by my coach’s decision regarding playing time and positioning
  • Learn and obey the laws of the game
  • Practice individual soccer skills on my own time at least 3-4 times per week
  • Notify the coach or team manager if I will be late for or unable to attend a game, training session, or team meeting
  • Learn the rules, policies & procedures of the Team & Club
  • Approach the Coach with any personal soccer related problems
  • Be the BEST that I can be at all times; for myself, my team, my club and my family

 

I will never:

  • Engage in dissent toward an official or coach nor use profane or vulgar language
  • Leave a game field or training session without the permission of my coach
  • Use a controlled substance (drugs), tobacco products, or drink alcoholic beverages.  It is the firm commitment of FC Star to take an active role in the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse. Our policy is no drugs, no alcohol, and no destructive behavior. We will involve ourselves with the player and parents any time that a situation has an impact on our Club or its members. It is important that we be able to trust players to obey Club rules, because of the responsibilities that we assume when we travel. Violation of this policy may be the basis for suspension or dismissal from the team, or for requiring that a player return home early from an out-of -town tournament at the parent’s expense.
  • Forget that I represent the Franklin County Youth Soccer Club!!!!