MSO

Coaches Code of Ethics

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for each player participating
in the MSO soccer league by following this Code of Ethics:

• I will support the mission of the MSO and follow its guidelines, as well as the guidelines
  of the NJSA, and USSF.
• I will respect the referee.
• I will remember that playing sports is an opportunity to learn and have fun.
• I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating a positive attitude toward all
  players, coaches and officials. I will provide a positive perspective on competition by
  stressing humble winning and graceful losing.
• I will demand that the players play within the rules of the game and lead by example,
  showing respect to the referee.
• I will remember that the game is for the players and not for the coaches.
• I will place the emotional and physical well being of each player ahead of any personal
  desire to win. I will praise in public and criticize in private. I will give equal attention to
  all players. I will be consistent, relevant and fair in my use of discipline.
• I will minimize sideline or over-coaching and set an example for players and spectators.
• Good Sportsmanship is a cornerstone of my team attitude.
• I will respect the referee.
• I will respect my opponent’s coaches. I understand that without opponents there can be
  no game and that my opponent shares the same interest and passion for the game.
• I will not disparage my opponent based on ability or any cultural differences.
• I am responsible for my own actions.
• I will try not to swear or use bad language.
• I will be humble in victory and graceful in defeat.
• I understand that the competition is conducted in a public forum whereby children may
  be present. I will conduct myself with the utmost in self control refraining from foul
  language, jestures and altercations.
• I acknowledge that as a coach, I am a member of a team and as such, I am responsible
  for my team-mates as well as myself. I will encourage and remind my team-mates of
  this code of conduct and will accept the consequences of any disciplinary action placed
  upon my team as a result of word or actions by myself, team-mates and assistant coaches
  coaches.
• I have read, understand, and agree to the above and also to the attached penalties for
  inappropriate behavior.