• You are taking on an important role within our organization. As such, it is important that you understand the overall philosophy of our league in addition to our expectations.

• Cincinnati Central SAY is a recreational soccer league. Our goal is to create a fun, enjoyable and rewarding experience for all participants (coaches, players, referees and spectators) with a focus on skill development (physical and mental), healthy competition, fair play and good sportsmanship. All participants are expected to exhibit professional and respectful behavior to ensure a positive and memorable experience for everyone.

• You are the teams’ #1 mentor and are in a unique position to create a great soccer experience for your players and parents. As such, it is important that all our coaches provide positive instruction and encouragement to all players where they can learn the great game from both a physical (skills) and mental (focus, attitude, teamwork, sportsmanship) perspective. It is also important to maintain an open and friendly dialogue with your parents where you can address issues as they arise.

• Understand the laws of the game and our Code of Conduct. At the Wings and above level, it is critical that you clearly understand the laws covering off-sides, handling (hand balls), fouls and misconduct.

• Encourage good sportsmanship from your players and parents. Demonstrate it via your own conduct.

• Greet the other coach and praise the efforts of players on both teams.

• Shouting and/or yelling at players or officials is not permitted. Abusive/aggressive language to anyone will not be tolerated and will result in a caution (yellow card). Positive instruction only.

• Referee calls are not to be questioned during game time. Any questions or clarifications may be addressed respectfully between quarters or at the end of the game.

• You are responsible for the conduct of spectators rooting for your team. If there are any spectator issues, referees are instructed to work through the coach to bring these to resolution.

• All coaches are required to be SAY certified (attending a clinic at each playing level) and need to complete the volunteer risk assessment form on-line at cincinnatihillssaysoccer.org.

• Coaches are not permitted to add any player to his/her team that is not officially listed on his/her roster.

• Coaches are required to have a copy of the team roster, signed medical forms and parent agreements on their possession at ALL games and practices. Random roster checks are conducted by the referees.