As a player, parent, or coach you are a part of a team and a club, and your actions reflect not only upon yourself but also upon your team and the Colorado Storm.

The Colorado Storm expects Players and Parents to:

• Exemplify and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times
• Make sure all players attend and are prompt to all games and practices
• Conform to all rules and policies established by the team and the club
• Abide by the coach’s decision regarding playing time and positioning if competitive
• Fulfill all financial obligations to the team and the club
• Learn and obey the laws of the game
• Avoid inappropriate behavior during practice, games, and club sponsored events
• Treat teammates, opponents, parents, coaches, and referees with respect
• Immediately report any injury to the coach
• Never engage in dissent toward a referee or other official during games
• Avoid using profane or vulgar language at all times
• Avoid coaching from the sidelines or criticizing any players on the team
• Never allow players to use non-prescribed controlled substances (drugs), tobacco products, or to drink alcoholic beverages during any and all practices, games, and or other club functions
• Approach the coach first with any problems, or concerns about soccer or the team or your player
• Remember that every player and parent represents the Colorado Storm Soccer Club!

The Colorado Storm expects Coaches to:

• Exemplify and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times

• Abide by all policies established by the club and Colorado Youth Soccer
• Respect all game officials and their decisions
• Treat all team players honestly, fairly, and with respect
• Motivate players and teach with a positive attitude
• Set team rules and fairly apply them to all team players
• Help each player of the team to improve their skill level and game understanding
• Never use profane or vulgar language in the presence of players or parents
• Provide timely and honest assessments of a players ability and potential
• Never use alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs around the players
• Treat parents with respect and always act in a professional manner
• Provide genuine cooperation to coaches within your team’s age group
• Never discuss potential player movement with players or their parents before first consulting with the club supervisor and the appropriate coach above or below
• Remember every coach represents the Colorado Storm Soccer Club!