| A. |
First Game of Day - Coaches are
responsible for putting up nets and
corner flags. |
| B. |
Last Game of Day - Coaches are
responsible for taking nets and corner
flags down and putting back in the shed. |
| C. |
Home Team = responsible for game ball
and switching shirts if there is a
conflict. If you do not have alternate
color, you will forfeit the game. |
| D. |
There are no makeup games. If a game is
rained out it will not be made up unless
placement is effected |
| E. |
Photo Day is specified on the
MSA Calendar Page ----- Sign in
1.5hr before game time. |
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A. |
Do not use the Field Status Line to
determine if games are being played on
Saturdays or Sundays. |
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B. |
Check the Mansfield Web Site to
determine if Games are being played or
call MSA Message Line to get field
closure information on game day. MSA
Message Line 817.473.1177. |
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C. |
Soccer Games may be played even though
it is raining. |
MSA believes that
all parents should be involved in their child's
soccer experience. This is why we require two
parents from every team to help with the Field
Marshall duties during the season. Each team
must have two parents volunteer for one and half
hours each season to cover the game fields as a
Field Marshall. The Field Marshall's
responsibility is to walk the complex and assist
in taking care of any problem that may arise or
get a hold of a Board Member to deal with the
problem. Field Marshall schedules are posted on
the
MSA Calendar Page.
11.1
NTSSA CODE OF ETHICS FOR COACHES
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This code
of ethics has been developed to clarify
and distinguish approved and accepted
professional, ethical, and moral
behavior from that which is detrimental
to the development of the sport of
soccer. (The term "Coach" shall include,
but is not limited to Head Coach,
Assistant Coach(s), Manager/Trainer
and/or Team Representative.) |
ARTICLE I
RESPONSIBILITIES TO PLAYERS
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1. |
The coach
must never place the value of winning
over the safety and welfare of players.
Winning should be the result of
preparation and discipline with emphasis
placed on the highest ideals and
character traits. |
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2. |
Coaches
shall instruct players to play within
the written laws of the game and within
the spirit of the game at all times. |
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3. |
Coaches
shall not seek unfair advantage by
teaching deliberate unsportsmanlike
behavior to players. |
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4. |
Coaches
should not tolerate inappropriate
behavior from players regardless of the
situation. |
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5. |
Demands
on players' time should never be so
extensive as to interfere with academic
goals and progress. Motivation for
excellence should include academics as
well as athletics. |
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6. |
Coaches
must never encourage players to violate
NTSSA recruitment, eligibility, or guest
player rules and policies. |
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7. |
Under no
circumstances should coaches authorize
or encourage the use of medicinal or
performance enhancing drugs. Players
should be directed to seek proper
medical attention for injuries and to
follow the physician's instructions
regarding treatment and recovery. At no
time should a player be put at risk by
returning from injury prematurely or by
being forced to play while injured. |
ARTICLE II
RESPONSIBILITY TO NTSSA AND MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
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1. |
Adherence
to all NTSSA and Member Association
rules and policies, especially those
regarding eligibility, team formation,
recruiting, and guest players are
mandatory and should never be violated.
It is the responsibility of every coach
to know and understand these rules. |
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2. |
Player
development and the growth of the player
through participation is essential to
the growth of the sport. Additionally,
the coach must behave in such a manner
that the principles, integrity, and
dignity of the sport are maintained. |
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3. |
Any
problems that cannot be resolved between
coaches should be referred to the
appropriate NTSSA Commissioner, Member
Association, or League Commissioner
immediately. |
ARTICLE III
RESPONSIBILITY TO THE LAWS OF THE GAME
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1. |
Coaches
should be thoroughly acquainted with and
demonstrate a working knowledge of the
laws of the game of soccer. Coaches are
also responsible to ensure that their
players understand the intent as well as
the application of the laws. |
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2. |
Coaches
must adhere to the letter and spirit of
the laws of the game. Those coaches who
circumvent the rules to gain advantage
have no place in soccer. |
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3. |
Coaches
are responsible for their players'
actions on the field and must not permit
them to perform with the intent of
causing injury to opposing players. |
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4. |
If
coaches permit, encourage, or condone
performance which is not in the letter
or spirit of the laws, they are derelict
in their responsibility to players,
Member Associations, NTSSA and the sport
worldwide. The coach must strive
constantly to teach good sporting
behavior. |
ARTICLE IV
RESPONSIBILITY TO OFFICIALS
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1. |
Officials
must have the support of coaches,
players, and spectators. Criticism of
officials undermines their purpose in
the game. Coaches must always refrain
from criticizing officials in the
presence of players. |
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2. |
Coaches
should strive to develop a line of
communication with officials, giving
each an opportunity to better understand
the problems relating to their specific
area. This section shall not be taken as
an encouragement to debate referee
decisions during the match. |
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3. |
On game
day, officials should be treated with
respect before, during, and after the
game. Officials should be addressed as
"Referee" or "Mr./Ms. Referee" and not
by name. Professional respect should be
mutual and there should be no demeaning
dialogue or gesture between official,
coach, or player. Coaches must not
incite players or spectators or attempt
to disrupt the flow of play. |
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4. |
Comments
regarding an official should be made in
writing to the appropriate organization
assigning the official. |
ARTICLE V
RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING SCOUTING AND
RECRUITING
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1. |
It is
unethical to scout any team, by any
means whatsoever, except in regularly
scheduled games. |
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2. |
The use
of video tape or motion picture
equipment to scout an opponent's
regularly scheduled games for the
purpose of recruiting is unethical. |
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3. |
All NTSSA
rules pertaining to recruiting shall be
strictly observed by the coach, manager,
or any team representative. |
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4. |
It is
unethical to recruit player(s) actively
playing for another team. |
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5. |
It is
unethical for a player to be recruited
or enticed from the Olympic Development
Program (ODP) setting, either by his ODP
coach or any other coach, manager,
parent or team representative. |
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6. |
When
discussing the advantages of his
organization, the coach has an ethical
obligation to be forthright and refrain
from making derogatory remarks regarding
other coaches, teams, and organizations. |
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7. |
It is
unethical for any coach to make a
statement to a prospective athlete which
cannot be fulfilled; illegal to promise
any kind of compensation or inducement
for play; and immoral to deliver same. |
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8. |
Allegations of illegal or unethical
recruiting are very serious and should
be based on concrete facts rather than
hear-say and innuendo. While
documentation of recruiting violations
is essential, the use of video tape and
other electronic equipment is
discouraged. |
ARTICLE VI
RESPONSIBILITY OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
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1. |
Coaches
have a responsibility to promote the
game of soccer to the public. Comments
and critiques of governing bodies,
teams, coaches, players, parents, or the
media should be positive and
constructive, never prejudicial or
inflammatory. |
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2. |
When
asked to give a recommendation
concerning team, camp, coach or
organization, it is in the best interest
of all concerned if no less than three
referrals are given in order to provide
a professional unbiased source of
information. |
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3. |
Coaches
have the responsibility to assist their
players in conducting themselves
properly when in public while
representing their team, Member
Association, and NTSSA. |
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4. |
Publicly
predicting a win is folly and serves no
useful place in a coach's public image. |
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5. |
Comments
stressing injuries, team, personnel
conflicts, or disciplinary problems as
an excuse for a loss or unsuccessful
endeavor are detrimental and should be
avoided. |
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6. |
It is
unethical for a coach to solicit alumni,
parents, booster club, or managers to
pressure organizations, Member
Associations, or NTSSA to alter
established rules. The coach must not
attempt to influence these organizations
in political or financial dealings
outside the framework of their own rules
and bylaws. |
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7. |
The media
should be allowed access to the players
for comment. Players should be
instructed in how to conduct themselves
during an interview. |
ARTICLE VII
GAME DAY AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
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1. |
A coach's
behavior must be such as to bring credit
to himself, his organization, and the
sport of soccer. This is never more
evident than on the day of the contest. |
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2. |
Rival
coaches should meet prior to the game
and exchange friendly or professional
greetings. While the concept of rivalry
is wholly embraced, it cannot take
precedence over exemplary professional
conduct. |
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3. |
During
play, coaches have a responsibility to
be as inconspicuous as possible. Coaches
shall exhibit a respectful attitude
towards players. The coach must confine
him/herself to the coaching area. The
attitude of the coach towards officials,
spectators, opposing players and coaches
should be controlled and
undemonstrative. |
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4. |
It shall
be unethical for a coach to have any
verbal altercation with an opposing
coach or bench during the game. Hostile
physical contact with a player is
considered highly unethical. |
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5. |
The
coaches foremost post game
responsibility is his/her team. |
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6. |
Coaches
should use their influence on unfriendly
spectators that demonstrate intimidating
behavior towards officials and opposing
teams. |
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