In the spirit of Recreational Soccer all players are required to play a minimum of 50% of the game no matter what level of experience they have. This is a fundamental piece of our player development objectives. All coaches within the Fall program are expected to respect and implement this philosophy.

The Fall Coach

• Each team should have a head coach and the option of the maximum of two assistant coaches.
• The Head coach and or Assistant coach should be at practices and every game.
• The Head coach and or Assistant coach(s) should meet and discuss goals and objectives for the team.
• We strongly recommend that coaches seek training from within the program or consider taking a Mass Youth Soccer Association youth-coach license course.

Fall Player Expectations

• Bring a ball to practice.
• Get to practice on time.
• Inform coach if you cannot attend practice or a game.
• Be courteous to referees, your teammates and opponents.
• Make sure you are properly equipped with appropriate footwear, socks, shin guards, shorts and jersey.
• Maintain a positive constructive and supportive attitude towards all teammates, no matter what their ability.

Parent Expectations

• Make sure the player arrives at practices and games on time.
• Ensure player is properly equipped with appropriate footwear, socks, shin guards, shorts, and jersey
• Attend games whenever possible-and to support your player and team.
• Support the coach wherever possible -bring water, oranges.
• Inform coach if player cannot attend practice or game.
• Support and encourage your child and the team.
• Be enthusiastic not critical.
• Acknowledge the opposition's good plays.
• Be sociable with the opposing team's parents.
• Support and not criticize the referee.
• Support and not criticize the coach.
• Be positive and not let winning and losing change your attitude.