This came to me from Mike Freitag, Director of Coaching for Colorado Soccer. It is from an email to Soccer Coaches across Colorado and is a wonderful pledge/reminder of our duties as coaches (for any sport honestly). I share it with you here to remember what our intentions support as youth and young adult coaches… the development of athletes – but more than that, the development and support of young people.
Colorado Soccer Coaches Pledge I, Sean Hearne, pledge to uphold the integrity of soccer in Colorado. August 2019.
I will abide by the Laws of the Game and encourage Fair Play
I will make sure the game is FUN for my players
I will encourage them to be creative in their play
I will allow for them to make a mistake without fear of reprimand I will provide an environment that will challenge them
I will strive to help my players grow into their potential as a player and person
I will strive to help my team play to their potential
I will offer them a safe environment to train and play
I will guide my players to good habits in nutrition and sleep
I will offer my players instruction and guidance to develop as a player
I will be positive in my coaching style I will show the upmost respect for my opponents
I will show the upmost respect for the officials
I will display admirable behavior on the sidelines
I will display sportsmanship as an example for my players and their parents
I will continue to be a student of the game and grow with the game
I will continue to promote soccer throughout the state
I will offer all my players every opportunity to succeed
I pledge to make the game of soccer better in Colorado for future generations