Code of Conduct

Parents, players, coaches, and spectators represent the Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago and Olympiacos FC when our teams take the field for either training sessions, games or tournaments. The actions of any one person can affect the image of the entire program. This Code of Conduct encourages players and parents to work together to demonstrate good sportsmanship and to treat players, coaches, referees, and other parents with respect. It also identifies the potential consequences encountered when the appropriate behavior is not observed on the sideline.

Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago shall:

• Carry out their duties in the interest of all Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago members
• Not discriminate between the interests of each team
• Treat all members with respect
• Ensure proper player development and enjoyment for the game before sacrificing those for a full winning team mentality
• Ensure all critical comments are constructive
• Ensure a balance between praising and critical comments
• Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago coaches will assign a designated area or locker room for gathering prior to practices or games so that the kids can get all together with the coach to be informed for activities or other subjects related to the team and soccer training sessions or games

Players' parents shall:

• Sign up for the team/club newsletter for updates and other pertinent info at our website www.olympiacoschicago.com
• Adhere to the timelines set by Olympiacos Soccer School Chicago in regards to training and games
• Always inform your kid’s coach if he/she cannot make it to a training session or a game at least 2 hours prior by email or telephone
• Make sure that the kids (of younger ages especially) have their ball, shoes, shin guards water and appropriate uniforms for training sessions or games in their bags or dressed up prior to the activity
• Understand that they will have to travel with their team for tournaments, friendlies or official games
• Only talk to the coach or team administrator for any concerns or questions about their kid(s) or the team
• Respect the decisions of the Olympiacos Soccer School directors and coaches
• Always plan ahead for training sessions, games and tournaments
• Encourage the players with positive comments
• Refrain from shouting directions at their (or other) children during training session or games
• Never get involved in confrontational situations with parents from other teams
• Assist team managers in offering the payment of subscriptions
• Never verbally abuse the referee
• Never get involved in violent conduct either on or off the pitch
• Do not get into coaching tactics of your own from the sideline

Players shall:

• Put sportsmanship first
• Be responsible for their soccer equipment
• Always wear their soccer uniform for either training sessions or games. Shin guards are a must. No kid will be allowed to attend practice with no shin guards
• Must always bring a bottle with water or sports drink of their choice. Always be ready ahead of training sessions or games in case the there is no locker room available to get dressed
• Be respectful to coaches, parents, team opponents, and officials
• Always attend and pay attention during training sessions or games
• Always talk to the coach for any concerns or difficulties they might have
• Be supportive of their teammates, especially when they make a mistake and not complain or show negativity towards them whatever happens
• Always do as they are told by team managers
• Never use abusive language either on or off the pitch
• Never get involved in violent conduct with opponents
• Always accept the decision of the referee
• Never get involved in violent conduct either on or off the pitch