By reading and signing this code, all Recreational Coaches from the Oregon Youth Soccer Association (OYSA) club of (city) agree to abide by the following rules of conduct as established by (name of club). Accordingly, as a Recreational Soccer Coach, I:

1. agree to abide by the rules/directives of the Club, the District, the OYSA, the USSF, and FIFA;
2. agree to dress in a clean and proper manner while coaching, because coaches are an example to their players;
3. agree to hold one or two practices each week, appropriate to the age of the players, and to be punctual in arriving for practices and games;
4. agree not to leave practices or games until all players have been picked up by a parent, guardian, or other authorized adult;
5. will refrain from teaching unsafe or unsportsmanlike methods to the players;
6. will refrain from teaching demeaning songs, cheers, or chants to the players;
7. will refrain from seeking any advantage beyond that of superior skill, tactics and fitness;
8. understand that official decisions by the referees should be accepted without rancor or anger, no matter how unfair they may seem; I further understand that the use of behavior, verbal or physical, which is intimidating toward the referee (including vulgar, improper, foul, demeaning, and/or abusive language) is grounds for immediate dismissal as a Coach;
9. will teach the players respect for themselves, the opponent, and the referee;
10. will teach the players sportsmanship and proper on-field conduct;
11. will provide a fun learning environment for the players;
12. will teach progressive improvements in technical proficiency and tactical knowledge while promoting self-esteem equally in all players;
13. will instruct parents in proper behavior at games, including respect for the referee, the "opposing" parents, and both sets of players; I understand that spectator control is my responsibility, and if the referee must take measures to control the game, he/she cannot take them with the parents so he/she will take them with me, as Coach;
14. will encourage safe, competitive, fair play and will reward improvement and effort, regardless of skill, and regardless of the outcome of any game.
15. The (Club name) believes that winning is desirable, but winning at any cost defeats the purpose of the game. Losing can be a triumph when the team has given its’ best effort.
16. The (Club name) emphasizes to all coaches that our teams should be a positive example for all players and parents statewide. We will show respect to everyone, both on and off the field. It is the duty of the Coach, and of his/her assistants, as leaders of the team, to teach their team these important values.
17. Violation of these rules may lead to your dismissal as a Coach.
18. I agree to abide by this Coach’s Code of Conduct, as detailed above.