Player Code of conduct

 The following code of conduct is being implemented so that you know what is expected of you as a player of Legends FC Norcal. Legends FC Norcal players are expected to act like reasonable and prudent individuals, who represent the club, and individual teams on and off the field. The club holds its coaches and parents to a code of conduct and feels it is equally important that players know their responsibilities both on and off the field.

Who We Are and What We Value

Legends FC Norcal values hard work, commitment, and excellence both on and off the field. As a club, we believe that a player’s commitment to training sessions and games will not only help the club’s success but will also contribute to that individual’s personal ability to continually improve, as well as to each team’s quality of play.

Athletes play soccer to have fun, learn, develop a passion for the game, and improve their skills. In doing so, they represent their team, coach, parents, and community.

Legends FC Norcal expects its players to maintain a high level of sportsmanship and fair play. Players must show respect for the game, the coach, teammates, opponents, and the authority of the referee and his/her assistants. This is demonstrated as follows:

Players

  • will play within the laws of the game and spirit of the game

  • are expected to be on time (meaning arriving at the requested time, not when the match/training starts) and prepared for matches and training sessions

  • will display self-control in all situations and will not use foul or abusive language at any time before, during, or after a match or training session

  • shall train and play to the best of their ability, have a positive attitude, and encourage others to do the same. Negative comments by players will not be tolerated. The coach should speak to the player to make sure they understand what is acceptable and what is not. The coach should have a similar conversation with the team. The first offense is a warning and should be used to educate the player. The second offense can result in a game suspension, and the third can possibly be expulsion from the team and the club

  • will show respect towards the referee and his/her assistants as well as towards the opponents. They will not harass, abuse, or berate a referee for any reason.

Travel

Any time a Legends FC Norcal team travels, players are expected to:

  • Act appropriately and avoid circumstances that could negatively represent the club and its members.

  • Dress and act appropriately at meals, in hotel lobbies, and during special events. 

  • Always be mindful that their actions represent the entire Legends FC Norcal community.

Communication

A player should feel it is safe and acceptable to bring questions or issues to the coach’s attention and that the coach will respond in an appropriate and timely manner. The coach will decide how to address matters raised and if the question/issue needs to include parents in the conversation or others within the club (technical director, team manager, or board member) to most effectively handle it. Players should be aware that the time immediately before or after a game is dedicated to matching preparation/close out and not the best time to bring up questions to club staff. We encourage players to reach out to their coach at a different time either in person or via email or text. Situations that cannot be adequately resolved may be escalated following club processes. Please note that only parents can initiate and escalation the matter. Once a matter has not been resolved between a player and coach, the escalation process occurs between the parent and Legends FC Norcal official (coach, team manager, board member).

Attendance

Players make every effort to attend ALL practices and games and arrive 15 minutes before practice and 45 minutes before games. Give 100% effort, attention, and attitude at practice and during games. Players must greet all Coaches with a handshake and respectful greeting.