Parents Code of Conduct

Promote a positive and safe environment for all players and prioritize the well-being of players over the desire to win.

Treat all coaches, players, staff members, officials, and opponents with respect, and focus on the effect of their communication rather than relying only on their intent.

Value the opinions of their team’s coach(es) without inappropriately interfering with any decisions or operations.

Model inclusive behavior and encourage diversity while opposing all types of discrimination, including, but not limited to, discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

Create a safe space for all players, and not tolerate any form of abuse and harassment, whether verbal, physical, emotional, or sexual.

Understand and act upon mandatory reporting obligations, reporting any suspected child abuse to law enforcement and to the Center for SafeSport.

Understand the coach’s code of conduct and prohibited conduct policies and report when they witness a violation of the code of conduct, or when they have reason to believe a violation is likely to have occurred.

Advocate on behalf of their child to ensure the facilities, equipment, and resources provided meet appropriate safety standards.

Break policies set forth by the U.S. Soccer Federation, member organizations, leagues, or clubs. This includes all safeguarding policies such as the organization’s prohibited conduct, the MAAPP, and the SafeSport Code.

Verbally, physically, sexually, or emotionally abuse, harass, or haze any player, coach, or referee.

Illegally use or possess drugs, alcohol, and tobacco at team events.

Use derogatory, discriminatory, or profane language.

Force their child to participate in soccer.