Code of Conduct
As a parent, you play a special role in contributing
to the needs and development of youngsters.
Through your encouragment and good example, you
can help assure that all the boys and girls learn
good sportsmanship and self-discipline. In AYSO,
young people learn to work together, to sacrifice
for the good of the team, to enjoy winning and
deal appropriately with defeat - all while becoming
physically fit and healthy. Best of all, they
have fun.
Support Your Child
Supporting your child by giving encouragement
and showing interest in their team is very important.
Help your child work toward skill improvement
and good sportsmanship in every game. Teach your
child that hard work and an honest effort are
often more important than victory - that way your
child will always be a winner despite the outcome
of the game!
Always Be Positive
Parents serve as role models for their children.
Become aware of this and work to be a positive
role model. Applaud good plays by your child's
team as well as good plays by the opposing team.
Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical
abuse from youth sports activities.
Remember:
Your Child Wants To Have Fun!
Remember that your child is the one playing soccer,
not you. It's very important to let children establish
their own goals - to play the game for themselves.
Take care not to impose your own standards and
goals on them.
Don't put too heavy a burden on your child to
win games. Surveys reveal that 72% of children
would rather play for a losing team than ride
the bench for a winning team.
Children play for the fun of playing.
Reinforce Positive Behavior
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help
your child achieve their goals and their natural
fear of failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes.
If your child does make one, remember it's all
part of learning, so encourage your child's efforts
and point out the good things your child accomplished.
Don't Be a Sideline Coach or Referee
Coaches and referees are usually parents just
like you. They volunteer their time to help make
your child's youth soccer experience a positive
one. They need your support too.
That
means refraining from coaching or refereeing from
the sidelines. As a volunteer organization, there's
usually always an opportunity for you to take
your interest in coaching or refereeing to the
next level and become one yourself!
For
additional information on the Weston Wild program
please call 954-349-9786.
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