Coaches Agreement

COACHS PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT I, _________________________, the coach of __________________________, which plays in the Richlands Soccer Club, agree to the following code of conduct. I will respect the opposing team and its players and will not engage in any disrespectful conduct. I will respect the referees and will not challenge or show dissent with their officiating. I will be responsible for the conduct of my players and their parents and will take all necessary steps to ensure their proper behavior. As a coach I will not engage in any activity that encourages unsporting behavior by my players. If I violate any of the above provisions, I will adhere to the following discipline: - Disrespect to an opposing player – 1 game suspension - Ejection from a game (first offense*) – 1 game suspension - Ejection from a game (second offense*) – 1 season suspension - Ejection from a game (third offense*) – Life time suspension from coaching in RSC - Verbal assault/hostile challenge of a referee/coach/player – 1 year suspension - Physical assault of referee/coach/player – Life time suspension from participation in RSC - Coaching unsporting behavior – 1 year suspension This code of conduct does not exclude discipline by the local scheduling league/ or NCYSA. In the case of an ejection, the coach must leave the park/facility (out of sight and sound) in which the field is located and can not return until 1 hour after their teams next match. If the coach does return before this time, an additional 2 game suspension will be incurred. Signature:_______________________________________________ Date:_______________________ * Offenses are tracked over a 1 calendar year period.