Player Expectations

Player Expectations

Player Expectations

Consistent attendance at practices and games, as well as a positive attitude, effort, respect and teamwork are essential to player success in the United CC program.

It is important that players observe the guidelines established by United CC, league and the Missouri Youth Soccer Association. Players must read and sign the Player Code of Ethics.

 

As a United CC player, I will …

  • Train and play to the best of my ability

  • Have a positive attitude and never quit

  • Win without boasting, lose with dignity, and demonstrate sportsmanship at all times

  • Respect officials and accept their decisions without question

  • Only give positive encouragement to fellow teammates

  • Arrive prepared for all games and training sessions (proper mental attitude and equipment)

  • Be responsible for all my own equipment and carry my own soccer bag and water to all practices/games

  • Respect my coach, teammate, opponents and facilities

  • Learn and follow the rules of the game, the team and the club

  • Practice soccer skills and condition on my own

  • Notify the coach or team manager if I will be tardy for or unable to make a practice, game or meeting

I will not…

  • Allow my enthusiasm and commitment for soccer to come before my responsibilities to my education

  • Use profane or vulgar language

  • Use a controlled substance unless prescribed by a physician

  • Leave the field or a training session without the permission of the coach

  • Disregard any instructions of my coach

  • Forget that I represent the United Capital City Soccer Club

United CC Game Policy

  • Players must arrive at the game field 45 minutes prior to scheduled start unless specified differently by the head coach

  • Players must wear proper uniform, including jersey, shorts and socks, shin guards and cleats

  • Players must bring plenty of water

  • Players must warm up with their teammates and coaches

  • Players can only be instructed by the coach during the game.

  • If a player will be late for the game or has to leave the game early, the coach must be notified in advance

United CC Practice Policy

  • Players are encouraged to attend every practice to learn and grow with the team

  • Players must arrive ten minutes prior to practice start

  • Players must wear the United CC practice uniform (training shirt), unless otherwise specified by the head coach

  • Players must wear shin-guards and appropriate footwear for practice surface

  • Players must bring plenty of water

  • If a player must arrive late or leave a practice early, the coach must be notified in advance

  • If player needs to miss a practice, notification must be made to the coach

Pre-Game Checklist:

  • Eat a good pre-game meal

  • Drink plenty of water pre-game

  • Uniform –home AND away jerseys, shorts, socks, shin guards, cleats

  • Weather appropriate accessories for warm/cold weather (hat, gloves, tights, sunscreen)

  • Sunscreen, bandages and hair ties

  • Change of shoes

  • Water bottle

  • Healthy snack (yogurt, granola, crackers, carrots, fruit slices)

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