PARENT EXPECTATIONS

Parents are an integral part of UPPER90 FA. It is important that parents adhere to these guidelines

I Will...

Be encouraging, supportive and affirmative in regard to my child's play on the field
Respect officials and accept their decisions
Support the coach, manager and the team
Volunteer my services and talents to the team and the Club when possible
Familiarize myself with the Laws of the Game
Comply with the rules, policies and procedures of the team, club, leagues and US YOUTH FUTSAL and FIFA laws of the game as they apply to me
Follow and obey the Problem Solving Procedures (below)
Act in the spirit of the game. Support all players on your child's team and do not criticize ANY player. Do not criticize the opponents, their parents, coaches or the officials.

Further I Will Never...

Engage in dissent directed to an official
Engage in any kind of unsportsmanlike conduct with any official, coach, manager, player or parent
Interfere at any time with the duties and responsibilities of the coach or manager
Act in any way that is detrimental to the team or UPPER90 FUTSAL ACADEMY

There Will Be No Coaching

No matter how good your intentions, we insist there be no shouting instructions to your child. Let the coach run the team. Attempting to coach or instruct our child from the sideline is distracting and counterproductive for the player. However, our vocal support and positive encouragement are welcome.

Nurture Independence and Responsibility

Make it your child's responsibility to pack their own uniform in their soccer bag
If is appropriate, please have your child communicate directly with the coach about issues, concerns, conflicts or simply missing upcoming practices or games
Players should be reminded to take responsibility for their own performance and to not place blame on others
You will provide your child with another opportunity to behave independently of your scrutiny
This "responsibility taking" is a significant part of maturing. Your child's handling of these tasks on and off the field complete his/her "ownership" of all aspects of being a fuutsal/soccer player
Monitor your child on and off the court as their representation of the club goes beyond the field
Keep an eye on your child to make sure that they are handling any stress resulting from their participation with the club effectively
Ask your child to focus on the execution of skills and themes addressed at practice i.e. collecting and passing balls, combination play, foot skills, ball mastery, etc.

Uphold Your Commitments

Foster an environment focused on development, enjoyment, and good sportsmanship
Fulfill your financial commitments
Support and maintain UPPER90 FUTSAL ACADEMY's philosophy on youth development
Fulfill your team and SUPPER90 FUTSAL ACADEMY's expectations

Problem Solving Procedure

Remember, there is a time and place for everything. If you need information or wish to ask questions concerning coaching decisions, arrange a meeting with the coach. Concerns or criticisms are welcome, but should be expressed away from training sessions and games. Every effort will be made to address problems or concerns of our members in a fair and consistent manner. In the event of a disagreement the following procedure should be followed when addressing concerns:

48 Hour Rule

Games are extremely emotional for players, parents and coaches. Parents and coaches should not discuss individual player problems concerning the team or their child for 24 hours following a game or training session. This allows all a cooling off time and opportunity to discuss the child without the emotion of the game or training session as well as avoid regrettable public confrontation.

Procedure

Step 1 - Discussion with Team Coach
- The member first discusses his/her issues or concerns with the coach.
Step 2 - Discussion with respective Director
- If after discussing the issue with the coach the issue is not resolved, he/she can present the issue to the appropriate Director.
Step 3 - Discussion with Club Director
- If the member is not satisfied with this discussion, it can then be presented to the club Director (Herald Zurita). This will be the final step to resolve the situation.