It is the parent’s responsibility to monitor their child’s soccer experience. Parents who feel their child is not being treated fairly or in a positive manner by a coach should first make an effort to discuss the problem with the coach as soon as possible. This should be done by telephone or perhaps after a practice but never before or during a game. If the problem is not resolved after discussion with the coach, then the parent may call the appropriate Age Group Coordinator for further assistance. The Age Group Coordinator will work with the Head of Coaches to resolve the more serious problems.
CONDUCT TOWARD REFEREES
Providing a core of well-trained, certified referees for over 160 (U10 through U19) Division 1, Division 3, and Division 4 teams is a tremendous task. The referee organization in Mustang represents over 400 dedicated youths and adults who are on the field during games to provide safety and fairness for our teams. Referee coordinators work diligently all season long to provide coverage for the high volume of games that are played.
We parents and coaches need to keep in mind how difficult it is to be a referee, especially if you are young. We continue to lose many referees every year because of the harassment they receive from coaches and parents.
The role of referee must be recognized and respected by the coach, the team and the parents. Youth referees must be given the same respect as the adult referees. New referees must LEARN positioning, signals, timing of calls, flow of the game, command of the sidelines, and administrative issues. If you are patient and positive, that referee will become experienced and confident. That referee could be YOUR child! The referee in a soccer match has complete authority over players and coaches from the moment the referee enters the grounds to the time the referee leaves.
Coaches, players, parents, and spectators shall never argue or dispute the decision of the referee or parent official, make negative or derogatory remarks or gestures towards a referee or parent official, or otherwise behave irresponsibly, or bring the game into disrepute.
If the above should occur, the referee or parent official may do the following:
1. Report the incident to the League for further action.
2. Dismiss the coach from the game.
3. Terminate the match and leave.
In addition to the action by the referee or parent official, the League may take further action including:
1. Warning or probation.
2. Suspension from one or more games.
3. Suspension for one or more seasons.
Like all of us, referees will make mistakes. You are entitled to be disappointed when you think the referee is doing a poor job, but don’t express these feelings at the game. It is the coach’s responsibility to contact the Director of Referees if he or she feels a referee needs to improve on skills.
CONDUCT TOWARD REFEREES
Providing a core of well-trained, certified referees for over 160 (U10 through U19) Division 1, Division 3, and Division 4 teams is a tremendous task. The referee organization in Mustang represents over 400 dedicated youths and adults who are on the field during games to provide safety and fairness for our teams. Referee coordinators work diligently all season long to provide coverage for the high volume of games that are played.
We parents and coaches need to keep in mind how difficult it is to be a referee, especially if you are young. We continue to lose many referees every year because of the harassment they receive from coaches and parents.
The role of referee must be recognized and respected by the coach, the team and the parents. Youth referees must be given the same respect as the adult referees. New referees must LEARN positioning, signals, timing of calls, flow of the game, command of the sidelines, and administrative issues. If you are patient and positive, that referee will become experienced and confident. That referee could be YOUR child! The referee in a soccer match has complete authority over players and coaches from the moment the referee enters the grounds to the time the referee leaves.
Coaches, players, parents, and spectators shall never argue or dispute the decision of the referee or parent official, make negative or derogatory remarks or gestures towards a referee or parent official, or otherwise behave irresponsibly, or bring the game into disrepute.
If the above should occur, the referee or parent official may do the following:
1. Report the incident to the League for further action.
2. Dismiss the coach from the game.
3. Terminate the match and leave.
In addition to the action by the referee or parent official, the League may take further action including:
1. Warning or probation.
2. Suspension from one or more games.
3. Suspension for one or more seasons.
Like all of us, referees will make mistakes. You are entitled to be disappointed when you think the referee is doing a poor job, but don’t express these feelings at the game. It is the coach’s responsibility to contact the Director of Referees if he or she feels a referee needs to improve on skills.
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