Hondo Youth Soccer Association

Coach’s Code of Ethics
I coach because I want to help young people mature into well adjusted, productive adults with strong
character and because I want these young people to get a proper exposure to the fun and exciting game
of soccer. In short, I want them to enjoy soccer and sport and to grow up well.
1. My actions and personal manner will be a good example for young people to follow.
a. I will treat all players, coaches, administrators, parents and referees with the respect and
courtesy I desire for myself.
b. Any dissatisfaction I want to express will be stated in a private forum and in a restrained and
civil manner.
c. I will respect and honor the beliefs and sensitivities of all players, coaches, parents,
administrators, and referees.
2. No matter how selected, I recognize that all players on my team have value, both as players and as a
person.
a. If I select players for a competitive or select team, I will do so by recognizing that players are
on the team to play, not to watch.
b. If I am assigned players for a recreational team, I recognize that all signed up to play and have
fun and, except for health or disciplinary reasons, I am committed to playing each player more than fifty
percent of the game and in a manner that seems fair to all players and parents.
c. As a coach it is not appropriate for me to teach the players that "life is not fair"; they will learn
enough of that on their own. My job is to make the soccer part of their life as fair as possible, no matter
what the level of competition.
3. I will be prepared for each game and practice.
a. For practices I will have a practice plan that efficiently uses the time available and teaches the
players important skills and strategies for the game of soccer.
b. For games I will have a game plan that will utilize the talents of all my players to the utmost
while ensuring that each player feels needed and respected.
4. I will be an encourager, not a discourager.
5. I will follow all the Laws of the Game and will abide by all the administrative procedures of my club,
local association, South Texas Youth Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer, and the United
States Soccer Federation.
6. I will do my best to make soccer a fun game for all.

Adopted as HYSA Policy by the HYSA Governing Board, October 23, 2023.