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West Seattle Soccer Club
Fall 2020 U6/U7
Coaches’ Packet
www.westseattlesoccer.org
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The West Seattle Soccer Club is part of the Highline Soccer Association
http://www.highlinesa.org/
Revision Table Revision Date Author Notes New 10/03/20 E. Wiener Initial Release Coaches' Packet U6-U19 New Page i
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................4
BOARD ROSTER.....................................................................................................4
AGE COORDINATOR POSITIONS ................................................................................4
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS ..........................................................................................5
ACRONYMS ...........................................................................................................6
HEALTH AND SAFETY / CERTIFICATION ...............................................................7
BACKGROUND CHECK / RISK MANAGEMENT APPLICATION (RMA) ..................................7
References.............................................................................................................................7
Information .............................................................................................................................7
General Process .....................................................................................................................7
SAFE SPORT .........................................................................................................9
References.............................................................................................................................9
Information .............................................................................................................................9
CONCUSSION AND SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) AWARENESS.................................9
References.............................................................................................................................9
Information .............................................................................................................................9
FIELD HEALTH AND SAFETY ................................................................................... 10
WEATHER HEALTH AND SAFETY ............................................................................. 10
WYS RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLS (COVID-19) .................................................... 10
OTHER RISK MITIGATION FOR COACHES .................................................................. 11
COACHING ........................................................................................................... 12
SPORTS CONNECT / BLUE SOMBRERO..................................................................... 12
MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS .................................................................................... 12
HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER ..................................................................................... 12
VOLUNTEER MATCH PROGRAMS............................................................................. 12
COACHING – RESOURCES................................................................................... 14
REIMBURSEMENT POLICY ...................................................................................... 14
Coaching License Reimbursement......................................................................................... 14
Referee License Reimbursement ........................................................................................... 14
WSSC COACHES CLINIC ...................................................................................... 14
WSSC COACHES SOCIAL ..................................................................................... 14
UNITED SOCCER COACHES MEMBERSHIP ................................................................ 14
WYS COACHING TOOLS ....................................................................................... 14
UKISC ONLINE CURRICULUM ................................................................................ 14
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PLAYER PREPARATION ....................................................................................... 15
TEAM MEETING.................................................................................................... 15
UNIFORMS .......................................................................................................... 15
BALLS ................................................................................................................ 15
PLAYER EQUIPMENT............................................................................................. 15
PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE REFUND POLICY ........................................................... 15
THE SEASON ........................................................................................................ 16
FIELDS ............................................................................................................... 16
SESSION SCHEDULES ........................................................................................... 16
TEAM PICTURES .................................................................................................. 16
SNACKS ............................................................................................................. 16
GAME DAY – RESOURCES ................................................................................... 17
RECOMMENDED APPS........................................................................................... 17
FIELD INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 18
HIAWATHA – EMERGENCY ACTION PLAN .................................................................. 20
CONCUSSION ...................................................................................................... 21
SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST .................................................................................... 22
RESOURCES – OTHER ......................................................................................... 23
AUTHORIZATION TO PLAY, MEDICAL RELEASE & WAVER FORM.................................... 24
HOLD HARMLESS WAIVER ..................................................................................... 25
WSSC COACHES CODE OF ETHICS ........................................................................ 26
WSSC PLAYER AGREEMENT ................................................................................. 27
.WSSC PARENT AND SPECTATOR AGREEMENT ........................................................ 28
Table of Figures
Figure 1: WYS Affinity Account – Certificate Page ........................................................................ 8
Figure 2: WYS Affinity Account – Uploaded Certificates .............................................................. 8
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Introduction
Much of this information and additional resources are on the West Seattle Soccer Club (WSSC)
website – www.westseattlesoccer.org. We hope that you find this useful. Feel free to copy and
share any information with your players and their families.
The West Seattle Soccer Club wishes you a wonderful, fun, and healthy soccer season. For
questions, please contact one of our board member volunteers.
If you email the board email (wsscboard@gmail.com), please add the age/division (e.g. CU06,
BU12, GU16) to the subject line so the request is routed as quickly as possible.
Board Roster
WSSC Webpage - Board Contact Information
Board Position Name Email
President Chip Goss Chip@ChipGossLaw.com
VP of Administration Joel Oltyan joelthehun@hotmail.com
VP of Coaches Erich Wiener erich_wiener@yahoo.com
VP of Players Stefan Persson stefanpersson@gmail.com
Treasurer Curtis Allen wsscboard.treasurer@gmail.com
Secretary Maggie Lucas Spike1175@comcast.net
Commissioner Brett Conway Brett@conway4.com
Commissioner Jamie Foulk jamesfoulk@gmail.com
Commissioner Tim Hinthorn Tim.Hinthorn@dhl.com
Commissioner Pushpa Larsen doctormomnd@gmail.com
Commissioner Michael O’Byrne moby@u.washington.edu
Age Coordinator Positions
Age Name Email
U14 – U19 Stefan Persson stefanpersson@gmail.com
U13 Tim Hinthorn Tim.Hinthorn@dhl.com
Brett Conway Brett@conway4.com
U12 and U11
Jamie Foulk jamesfoulk@gmail.com
U10 and U09 Chip Goss Chip@chipgosslaw.com
U8 Erich Wiener erich_wiener@yahoo.com
Clydene Evans-Wenzel mcevanswenzel@gmail.com
U7 and U6
Pushpa Larsen doctormomnd@gmail.com
Volunteer Positions
Volunteer Position Name Email
Club Registrar Cori Roed wssc.registrar@gmail.com
Coordinator – Equipment - open - wsscboard@gmail.com
Coordinator – Sponsorship - open - wsscboard@gmail.com
Coordinator – Pictures - open - wsscboard@gmail.com
Coordinator – UKISC Camp - open - wsscboard@gmail.com
HSA Representative Chip Goss Chip@ChipGossLaw.com
Referee – Assignor Tim McMonigle timpatmc@gmail.com
Referee – Mentor Tim McMonigle timpatmc@gmail.com
Scheduler – Fields Tim McMonigle timpatmc@gmail.com
Scheduler – Games Tim McMonigle timpatmc@gmail.com
Jamie Foulk jamesfoulk@gmail.com
Web Administrator
Tim Hinthorn Tim.Hinthorn@dhl.com
Page 5 of 29Acronyms CDC Center for Disease Control and Prevention HSA Highline Soccer Association NFHS National Federation of State High School Associations NPSL North Puget Sound League RMA Risk Management Application PCA Positive Coaching Alliance SCA Sudden Cardiac Arrest SSUL South Sound United League UKISC UK International Soccer Coaches USSF US Soccer Federation WSSC West Seattle Soccer Club WYS Washington Youth Soccer Page 6 of 29
Health and Safety / Certification
Background Check / Risk Management Application (RMA)
References
• WYS Risk Management Application - Info Page
• WYS Affinity Background Check - Start Application
• WYS Affinity Login (current)
• WYS Affinity Account Login (legacy)
• Background Check Step-By-Step - Instructions (current) pdf
• Affinity Contact Info Page
• Affinity Customer Support – Number: 1.888.213.3999
• Affinity Customer Support – Hours: M-F: 7:00 am–6:00pm / Sa-Su: 7:00 am–3:30 pm
Information
To insure that we are providing the safest possible environment for our kids, a background
check for all coaches and team managers is required as per:
• U.S. Soccer mandate policy 212-3
• SafeSport Act 2017 Public Law (PL) 115-26
This requirement extends to any person who works directly with the players on the field, or who
has administrative access to the team’s player data (Coach, Assistant Coach, Team Manager,
Trainer, etc.).
A cleared adult, defined as an individual 21 years of age or older, must be present at ALL team
practices and games. If a registered team representative with this clearance is not present, the
team is not eligible to practice or compete.
For these reasons, it is an expectation of the WSSC that every team will have at least two (2)
cleared adults assigned to the team roster.
General Process
The general steps to complete the background check process are:
1. Apply for a background check
a. The name used for your affinity account should match the name on your Driver’s
License or other form of ID
b. This is the same name used to register with WSSC
c. This allows the Club Registrar to reconcile your approval status to your WSSC
account.
2. Complete the online safety training including:
a. Safe Sport
b. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
c. Concussion
3. Upload copies of the training certificates
a. Log onto your Affinity Account
b. Certificates are uploaded under the “certificates” tab
Page 7 of 29Figure 1: WYS Affinity Account – Certificate Page
Figure 2: WYS Affinity Account – Uploaded Certificates
Page 8 of 29Notes:
• Protect for 1 to 2 hours to complete all the training for the first time
• Safe Sport refresher courses that are significantly shorter than the initial course
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificates are good for 3 years
• Concussion certificates are good for 1 year
• It is recommended to keep copies of your certificates for future uploading
Safe Sport
References
• WYS Safe Sport Information Page
• WSSC Safe Sport Information Page
• Safe Sport - Initial Certification
o Association: US Soccer
o Access Code: YC3E-6P5G-YYIL-CS2M
• Safe Sport - Refresher
Information
Congress passed the Federal SafeSport law requiring that all Olympic and National Sports
organization institute a curriculum for prevention of inappropriate conduct. United States Soccer
mandated the SafeSport program and Washington Youth Soccer has adopted it.
All adult participants of the West Seattle Soccer Club with access to youth (coaches,
administrators, volunteers, etc.) must complete the SafeSport education and obtain certification.
Under the SafeSport program, any incident or suspected incident of physical misconduct (e.g.
striking of a player), sexual misconduct (e.g. inappropriate touching, massage), emotional
misconduct, bullying, harassment and/or hazing MUST BE REPORTED at one of the following
• WSSCBoard@gmail.com
• 206.395.3997
• Safe Sport Page
• Safe Sport Reporting Form (pdf)
Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness
References
• WYS Concussion and SCA Information Page
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Course
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
Information
In addition to the requirements of RMA and SafeSport, coaches, assistants, volunteers, and
managers must demonstrate compliance to two Washington State Laws:
• House Bill 1824 (Concussion)
• Senate Bill 5083 (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
Compliance is shown by completing the educational courses linked above and uploading the
certificates as part of the RMA process.
Page 9 of 29Field Health And Safety
Duty of care by the coaches and other volunteers extends to the practice and game fields or any
venue where you are placed in a position of care by the parents/guardians.
Other habits to adopt are:
• Verify no dogs are at the park. Reference Seattle Municipal Code: Title 18, Chapter 12,
Subchapter III - Animals
• Walk the field for garbage and dangerous items (feces, needles, glass, etc.).
• Carry plastic bags, gloves and hand sanitizer as well as a First Aid Kit
• Do not permit any activity near the goals before they are secured.
• Do not permit any player to hang from the goals under any circumstances
• Refrain from free/unsupervised shooting on goal, especially if that is the location of team
gear, due to concussion risk
• Ensure players have an adult escort to the public restrooms
• Wait at the field until every player has a confirmed ride home.
• Properly store goals. Do not assume another team is coming to play unless the coach
contacts you directly at the field.
• Know and understand the weather risks.
Weather Health And Safety
• Seek safety if thunder is heard in the area. Do not permit any field activities for 30
minutes until the last peal of thunder is heard.
• Suggestion: you may want to inform parents that if they are not going to stay at the
practice field, they must coordinate with another parent to be responsible for their child in
case they are late picking up their child. You are a coach, not a child-care provider, and
your time is valuable. In no case should a child be left at a field without coach/parental
supervision.
WYS Return To Play Protocols (COVID-19)
• Coach specific protocols are below. They are the WSSC tailored version from WYS.
• Sign and submit Hold Harmless waiver to WSSC staff at first session (See References)
• Ensure the health and safety of your players. Inquire how the athletes are feeling, send
them home if they act or discuss feeling ill.
• Follow all established federal, state, and local protocols.
• Ensure all athletes have their individual equipment (ball, water bottles, bag, etc.) and
prohibit them from sharing anything. Equipment placement should be spaced at least 6
feet apart.
• The coach is the only person to handle cones, disks, etc.
• Wash and sanitize your own equipment after every session.
• The coach measures the temperature of every player
• The coach records attendance of every player for every session
• All training must be outdoors and coaches must strictly enforce social distancing per the
current phase guidelines.
• Coaches must always wear a face mask per current phase protocol and social distance
from players when required.
• The use of scrimmage vests/pinnies is not permitted
• Increase your communication with parents, they need to know what you are doing as a
coach and club to maintain their safety.
• Have fun, stay positive – players and parents are looking to you to stay calm, supportive,
and caring during this time.
Page 10 of 29Other Risk Mitigation for Coaches
These items are for you to consider for your own risk as an adult working with minors.
• Only use the email function in the Sports Connect/Blue Sombrero page to communicate
to the parents, guardians, and players.
o These messages are stored for your benefit and to provide traceability
o Out of band messages (personal email, sms, etc.) may not provide same level of
traceability
• Do not provide rides or carpools to players without another adult in the car
Page 11 of 29Coaching Sports Connect / Blue Sombrero You can think of this as your team’s own personal team website. Team Connect allows you to see your roster, game schedule, standings (if maintained), add your own events and pictures, communicate with your team via email or text, and as an easy way to print medical release forms and rosters. When rosters are finalized, the page is activated and each member of the team receives an invite. Medical Release Forms All coaches should have a signed medical release form for every player before allowing them to participate in practices or games. A signed release enables emergency personnel to treat an injured player in the parent’s absence. Without a signed release, emergency workers can only perform life-saving measures until a parent arrives to authorize care. There are no current provisions to print pre-filled forms in the Sports Connect / Blue Sombrero system. A blank copy is provided in Resources – Other, Section: Authorization To Play, Medical Release & Waver Form The coach is responsible to have each player’s signed medical release present at all practices and games. Hold Harmless Waiver Due to the unique nature of the fall 2020 season the board is requiring an additional hold harmless waiver from all participants, including coaches. For fall 2020, the form is sent directly to the player guardians with the request they bring completed forms to their first day of participation as a condition to participate. Please bring your own copy to the first day of participation. A copy of the form is in the Resources – Other, Section: Hold Harmless Waiver Volunteer Match Programs We know how much time this takes and we appreciate your efforts on behalf of the players and families of WSSC. Your efforts can keep on giving if you work for a company that has a volunteer match program. Please help the West Seattle Soccer Club access these free funds, which are used for player scholarships and club operations, which in turn helps us keep WSSC affordable for our families. Many companies, such as Microsoft, Starbucks and Boeing, provide rewards to support their employees’ volunteer efforts. If you are unsure if your company participates in a volunteer matching gift program, please ask your supervisor or your company’s Human Resources department. You can also consult the Matching Gift company finder at KCTS: https://kcts9.org/match . Page 12 of 29
The two most common volunteer matching programs are:
• Matching Funds – your company matches your dollar donations up to a certain
percentage or amount
• Matching Volunteer Hours – your company will pay a certain amount for every hour you
donate to the club
For example, Microsoft currently matches at the rate of $25/hour for every hour you volunteer
up to $15,000 per year! Microsoft employees track and submit their volunteer hours on an
internal site, WSSC is then asked to verify the hours, and then WSSC receives the matching
funds.
Companies track this information differently, so please check with your employer for company
specific requirements.
The West Seattle Soccer Club is a 501(c)(3) organization (Tax ID – 23-7163315). Please search
for this organization within your company’s volunteer program. If it isn’t there, please add WSSC
(if possible) as a valid non-profit so other employees can find and support the club.
You can use the following information to add WSSC to your company’s list of valid volunteer
organizations:
West Seattle Soccer Club
PO Box 16266
Seattle WA 98116
Contact: WSSC Treasurer
wsscboard.treasurer@gmail.com
Page 13 of 29Coaching – Resources
Reimbursement Policy
Please email our club Treasurer at wsscboard.treasurer@gmail.com if you have any questions
concerning reimbursement.
Coaching License Reimbursement
WSSC will reimburse coaches for fees paid to attend Coaching License classes. The only
condition is that the coach must pass the final exam to acquire the license. Standard class fees
run up to $150. If the class will cost more than that, prior approval is required. Please submit
your receipt and proof of completion to wsscboard.treasurer@gmail.com for reimbursement.
Referee License Reimbursement
The WSSC will reimburse new referees up to $75.00 for fees paid to attend classes and obtain
their certification. The only condition is that the referee must pass the final exam to acquire the
license and officiates at least 10 WSSC matches. Please submit a copy of certification and proof
of payment to the attention of the Club Treasurer wsscboard.treasurer@gmail.com for
reimbursement.
WSSC Coaches Clinic
There is no pre-season Coaches Clinic for fall 2020.
WSSC Coaches Social
The monthly Coaches Social is suspended until further notice.
United Soccer Coaches Membership
WSSC is a member club of United Soccer Coaches. As a member club, we offer free
membership to United Soccer Coaches August – November each year.
Membership benefits include select free coaching courses and online access to the Soccer
Journal magazine, including their annual activity/session idea booklet. Further info on
membership benefits are here: https://unitedsoccercoaches.org/join/
For questions and information on access, contact the VP of Coaches.
WYS Coaching Tools
WYS offers a range of tools based on its player development philosophy to support coaches.
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UKISC Online Curriculum
WSSC has an account with UKIS and access is free;
• Website: https://www.uksoccer.com/Online/Curriculum/Login.php?s=0
• User name: WSSC
• Password: uksoccer
Page 14 of 29Player Preparation
Team Meeting
In-person team meetings are not sanctioned for the fall 2020 season.
Online team meetings are strongly recommended. If you need help hosting a meeting,
developing an agenda, or are looking for ideas for socializing please contact the Age Group
Coordinator (contact info on page 4) or VP of Coaches (contact info on page 4)
Uniforms
For the fall 2020 season jerseys are provided at the first session. Each team receives four (4)
dark shade jersey and four (4) light shade jerseys. Please assign jersey shades to each cohort
group accordingly.
Balls
For the fall 2020 season, every player is to have a single ball they bring and take home for
every session. Balls are available at the first session. Please contact your team to survey how
many balls you expect to need and forward that info to the Age Group Coordinator.
Strongly recommend the players uniquely mark their balls so they are easily identifiable at a
distance.
Player Equipment
Before each practice and game, review the player’s equipment.
• No toe cleats are permitted (e.g. football or baseball)
• Shin guards are required
• No earrings or jewelry
• Jewelry restriction includes rubber or knitted bracelets
• Taping over jewelry is not permitted
• Medical alert bracelets are permitted if:
o Bracelet is taped or secured to remove any room between the wrist and band
o Medical information remains visible
• No hair bands, ties, elastics, or barrettes that contain metal
• No hard plastic hairbands or other accessories
WSSC strongly recommends forwarding this list to your players and parents as part of the pre-
season communication.
Player Registration Fee Refund Policy
Considering the unique nature of the fall 2020 season contact the board at
WSSCboard@gmail.com for current refund policy and questions.
Page 15 of 29The Season The fall 2020 season starts October 11th for six weeks. The last session is November 15th. Fields All activities at the U6 and U7 age group are at Hiawatha. Each team is on the same sub-field each week. See the coaches meeting presentation for details. Session Schedules Session schedules are published before the first session. For the fall 2020 season your activity time is at the same time each week. Team Pictures There are no team pictures for the fall 2020 season. Snacks There are no snacks permitted for the fall 2020 season. Page 16 of 29
Game Day – Resources
Recommended Apps
• CDC Concussion Safety App
• Red Cross First Aid App
• A Weather Alert App (Lightning)
• Info regarding team management app is pending
Page 17 of 29Field Information Detailed view of mini-field Page 18 of 29
Page 19 of 29
Hiawatha – Emergency Action Plan
California AVE SW
3 1
2
4
5
6
SW Stevens ST
Confirm gate is open
Hiawatha Playfield 1. Player Name and Age
West of Community Center
2. Describe what happened
West Seattle
3. Describe condition of player
Closest Entrance:
California & Stevens 4. Best Access for ambulance
North of West Seattle 5. Send someone to meet EMS at
High School Parking Lot Entrance (you must point at an
individual and send them)
Official Address:
2700 California Ave SW
Seattle, WA 98116
Page 20 of 29Concussion Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/youthsports/coach.html Coaches' Packet U6-U19 New Page 21
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Resources – Other
Authorization To Play, Medical Release & Waver Form
Please return signed copy of completed f orm to Team Coach or Manager
With the signature below, permission is granted for (player)
to participate in all practice sessions, games and other activities involving West Seattle Soccer Club
(WSSC) during the 2020 - 2021 season. This permission extends to any travel to and from any and
all practice sessions, games and other activities sponsored and arranged by WSSC.
This permission is granted without reservation. Recognizing the risks presented by the competitive
contact sport of soccer, the signature below indicates a knowing, voluntary release of any claim
which might be asserted against WSSC, its officers, assistants, coaches, trustees, sponsors,
chaperones, drivers, volunteers and any and all other agents representing WSSC or HSA and its
officers, agents or representatives, or the local league organization of which WSSC is a member.
By waiving any right to assert a claim, I am agreeing to release, absolve, i ndemnify and hold
harmless any and all parties previously mentioned for any and all liability arising from any injuries
incurred by participant in relationship to the sponsored and arranged activities of WSSC. My waiver
expressly means that I, participant’s parent or legal guardian, accept and assume all risks and
hazards inherent in and related to the activities of WSSC including any travel to and from any
activities sponsored and arranged by WSSC.
This permission also includes my agreement to abide by all the rules and regulations of
WSSC.
This permission also includes my authorization for emergency medical treatment deemed
appropriate and necessary by any coach or representative or agent thereof for participant, including
transport to the nearest medical facility adequate to treat the emergency.
Player’s Primary Physician or Medical Provider
Phone
Health Plan & Plan #
Regular Medications
Allergies and/or Medical Conditions
Emergency Contact(s)
Phone
Phone
Phone
I have read this Authorization to Play, Medical Release & Waiver, and acknowledge that I
understand and agree to be bound by it.
Date Players Name
Parent/Guardian Printed Name
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Rev: 2020-10Hold Harmless Waiver
Please return signed copy of completed form to Team Coach or Manager
It is my intent as a participant and/or parent of a minor participant in West Seattle Soccer Club sanctioned
activities that, while participating during activities including any pre-game or post-game activities, I
knowing and voluntarily agree to the following:
_____ I acknowledge that I am aware that there are risks to me and/or my minor player of exposure,
directly or indirectly, to injury arising out of, contributed to, by, or resulting from any and all communicabl e
disease, including but not limited to, the virus “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS -
CoV-2)”, which is responsible for Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation
thereof;
_____ I acknowledge that injury from any communicable disease may be mild or serious, including long
term symptoms, hospitalization, lifelong damages and/or disabilities, or even death.
_____ I acknowledge and approve West Seattle Soccer Club to report a communicable disease
exposure or diagnosis (e.g. COVID-19) of me and/or my minor player(s) to the King County Department
of Health for purposes of contact tracing.
______ I have read and fully understand the terms of participation promulgated by West Seattle Soccer
Club for the sanctioned activity in which I and/or my minor child intend to participate and I agree that the
safety protocols in those terms of participation are reasonable and sufficient for the protection of me
and/or my minor player(s). I and/or my minor player(s) will fully abide by all the safety protocols.
In consideration of having the opportunity to participate in West Seattle Soccer Club sanctioned activities,
and in acknowledging that I am aware of and willing to assume the risks associated with this activity for
me, my minor player(s), and family, I hereby voluntarily agree to waive, hold harmless and indemnify
West Seattle Soccer Club and its officers, agents, volunteers and employees from any and all claims,
demands, damages and causes of action of any kind whatsoever arising out of ordinary negligence which
I, my heirs, my assigns or successors may have against them for, on account of, or by reason of my
and/or my minor player’s participation in the West Seattle Soccer Club activity.
The foregoing is true and correct under penalty of perjury of the laws of the state of Washington.
Signed in Seattle, Washington this day of , 20
Printed Name
Signed Name
Rev: 2020-10WSSC Coaches Code of Ethics
Responsibilities to PLAYERS
• The coach shall never place the value of winning over the safety and welfare of players
• Coaches shall instruct players to play within the laws of the game and within the spirit of the game at all times
• Coaches shall not seek unfair advantage by teaching deliberate unsportsmanlike behavior to players
• Coaches should not tolerate inappropriate behavior from players regardless of the situation
• Demands on players' time should never be so extensive as to interfere with academic goals or progress
• Coaches should direct players to seek proper medical attention for injuries and to follow the physician's
instructions regarding treatment and recovery
• Any problems that cannot be resolved between coaches should be referred to the WSSC Board of Directors
Responsibilities to the LAWS OF THE GAME
• Coaches should be thoroughly acquainted with and demonstrate a working knowledge of the rules for their age
group
• Coaches are responsible to assure their players understand the intent as well as the applic ation of those rules
• Coaches must adhere to the letter and spirit of the Laws of the Game
• Coaches are responsible for their players' actions on the field and must not permit them to perform with intent of
causing injury to opposing players
• The coach must constantly strive to teach good sporting behavior
Responsibility to OFFICIALS
• Officials must have the support of coaches, players and spectators. Coaches must always refrain from criticizing
officials in the presence of players or spectators
• Coaches must not incite players or spectators or attempt to disrupt the flow of the game
• Comments regarding an official should be made in writing to the appropriate organization assigning the official
Responsibilities regarding RECRUITING
• All WYS rules pertaining to recruiting shall be strictly observed by coach, manager or any team representative
• It is inappropriate to recruit player(s) actively playing for another team
• When discussing the advantages of his/her organization, the coach has an obligation to be forthright and refrain
from making derogatory remarks regarding other coaches, teams and organizations
Responsibility of PUBLIC RELATIONS
• Coaches have a responsibility to promote the game of soccer to the public. Comments and critiques of governing
bodies, teams, coaches, players, parents or media should be positive and constructive.
• Coaches have the responsibility to assist their players in conducting themselves properly when in public when
representing their team, member association and WYS
Other RESPONSIBILITIES
• A coach's behavior must be such as to bring credit to himself, his organization and the sport of soccer
• While the concept of rivalry is wholly embraced, it cannot take precedence over exemplary professional conduct
• The attitude and conduct of the coach towards officials, players, spectators and coaches should be controlled
and undemonstrative
• It is unacceptable for a coach to have any verbal altercation with an opposing coach or bench before, during or
after the game
• Coaches must use their influence on his/her spectators that demonstrate intimidating and/or unacceptable
behavior towards officials, player(s) and opposing team membersWSSC Player Agreement I recognize that being part of a West Seattle Soccer Club team is a privilege, and with that privilege there is responsibility. I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions: 1. I will come to practices and games on time, prepared to participate with the correct equipment and at the time designated by the team coaches or manager. 2. If I am unable to attend practices or games, I will notify my coach or the team manager in advance. [If I miss practices without notice or miss practices on a regular basis, I acknowledge that the coach can restrict my playing time in games accordingly]. 3. I will treat my teammates, coaches, and opponents with respect. I understand that responsibility will be delegated within the team and that it is to be respected as well. 4. I will work hard and keep a positive attitude. Part of my commitment will include practicing my soccer skills on a regular basis at home, and maintaining an appropriate level of fitness to compete. 5. I will demonstrate a good sportsmanship attitude towards other teams, coaches and game officials at all times. [If I disagree with referees, I will speak with my coach about any issues and refrain from confronting the referees.] 6. I recognize that my teammates are counting on me; therefore I will give my best to the team at practice sessions and games. 7. There shall be no use of alcohol or drugs at any WSSC sponsored events such as practices and games. 8. For significant violations (such as violence towards others, possession of illegal drugs at any WSSC sponsored occasion or minors consuming alcohol at any WSSC sponsored occasion) or for repeated violations – a suspension of participation rights, with the length of the suspension dependent of the severity of the violation.
.WSSC Parent and Spectator Agreement
I recognize that being part of a club team is a privilege, and with that privilege there is
responsibility. I agree to abide by the following terms and conditions:
1. I will support my child by ensuring that transportation is available to attend games and
practices on time.
2. I will treat the all game participants with respect.
3. I understand participants include players, coaches, spectators, guardians, and parents of
both teams.
4. I will treat the all game officials with respect and acknowledge they can make mistakes and
the game is not the correct avenue to tell them of those mistakes.
5. I understand that my involvement is of a positive support member during games.
6. I understand I have delegated coaching responsibility to the during these times.
7. I understand my role is a spectator.
8. I will demonstrate a "good sportsmanship" attitude towards other teams, coaches, game
officials and parents at all times.
9. I will abide by the City of Seattle Parks policy of NO DOGS at athletic fields as specified in
the Seattle Municipal Code: Title 18, Chapter 12, Subchapter III - Animals
10. I will abide by the City of Seattle Parks policy of no air-horns or other sound amplifying
devices, as specified in the Seattle Municipal Code: Title 18, Chapter 12, Subchapter V -
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