Player Responsibility
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Pleasanton RAGE is all about you, the player. Everything we do is to make your soccer “experience” the best it can be. As a player you should…
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Play for the fun of it, not just to please your parents or coach. |
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Play by the rules. |
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Never argue with or complain about the referee calls or decisions. |
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Control your temper and most of all, resist the temptation to retaliate when you feel you have been wronged. |
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Concentrate on playing soccer and on affecting the outcome of the game with your best effort. Work equally hard for your team as for yourself. |
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Be a good sport by cheering all good plays, whether it is your team’s or your opponent’s. |
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Treat all players as you would like to be treated. |
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Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve skills and feel good. Don’t be a showoff or a ball hog. |
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Cooperate with your coaches, teammates, opponents and the referees. |
Player Code of Conduct
I accept responsibility for my behavior on and off the field. I understand that what I do and say affects my teammates, my club, and other people- either positively or negatively.
I lead courageously and live with integrity by speaking up against injustice and on behalf of others, even when it is difficult or unpopular.
I act with respect toward myself and the people and things around me, including my parents, my coaches, my teammates, my teachers, and my opponents.
I do not put people in boxes according to their race, religion, neighborhood, or abilities. I judge people by the content of their character.
I act with empathy. I try to understand what is going on in the hearts and minds of others and what is causing those feelings so that I can be supportive and encouraging. I ask , ” How can I help you ?”
I serve as a role model at all times by talking politely and acting courteously toward coaches, teammates, opponents, officials. I understand that it is a privilege to represent my family, club, and community as a student-athlete.
I give 100 percent effort to practices, games, and events. I understand that this effort demonstrates my commitment to the team and my respect for my coaches and teammates. When being subbed, I act in a respectful manner to my coaches and my teammates.
I display good sportsmanship. I acknowledge and applaud the efforts of others. I encourage my teammates with positive statements. I refrain from boasting to my teammates and “trash-talking” to members of other teams. I accept defeat graciously by congratulating my opponents on a game well played.
Because I represent my family, club, and team, I abide by the policies, rules, and guidelines of the team, and coaches.
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