Cheering brings us to an un-fun discussion. Sideline comments by family members need to be positive at all times. Please leave the coaching to the coach. The reality is that your child can only listen to one voice at a time for instructions. For the good of the team, please let that voice be the coach’s. What your child should hear are positive and supportive comments. “Good hustle!” “Nice shot!” and the always ambiguous “Way to go ___(insert color or team name)” Salmon Creek Soccer Club has a zero tolerance policy for abusive or vulgar language. Your coach has an incident report if it’s needed. We are a family organization participating in sports in public parks. Keep the little kids running around in mind and be a positive role model. Referees have the authority to insist coaches request that parents follow the rules regarding language and behavior. If the problem doesn’t end there, your child’s team could be at risk of forfeiting their game. Every coach is held responsible for the behavior of their supporters. Please do not punish your team. Keep tempers and behavior in check. Follow the rules when you are playing away, every club may have slightly different rules regarding spectator seating, pets, certain foods on turf fields, etc.
