Expectations
of a Dumont Soccer Club Coach
Being a Dumont Soccer Club coach
is an honored position within the soccer community. Expectations for our
coaches are extremely high. Dumont Soccer Club coaches are expected to adhere
to the following policies:
Coach’s Duties and Responsibilities
The coach is hired by the DSC
and approved by the Board of Directors. The coach has the sole responsibility
for coaching the team, which includes:
· Selecting
players for team during realignment, tryouts, and/or other times as needed
throughout the season.
· Moving players
up or down within the club for training and games as needed throughout the
season.
· Develop and
execute practice plan for each training session,
which include both
physical and mental player preparation.
· Arrive 15
minutes prior to the start of practice and 45 minutes prior to games dressed
and ready to coach.
· Determining
playing positions.
· Determining
playing time.
· Along with the Director
of Coaching, determining times for training sessions.
· Establishing
and implementing training techniques and times in accordance with the format
developed by the DOC
· Selecting
tournaments in which the team will play with the
recommendation of the DOC.
· Contact the DOC
in ample time if for any reason the coach is unable to attend a game/practice
to ensure a staff coach is available.
· Ensure that
uniform policy is enforced for practice and games. For all games DSC shirts are
to be tucked in, proper foot wear to be worn and hats are NOT to be worn
backwards.
· Be available to
parents to discuss players.
· Keep good
communication with the manager and booster
representative.
· Wear proper Dumont
Soccer Club training gear to all training sessions and games.
· Ensure that all
team players are accounted for at the end of
training, practice and game events. Ensure that
all DSC practice equipment is locked and secured.
The responsibilities of a Coach at DSC are as follows:
· Respect DSC
with the highest regard on and off the field.
· Promote the
game of soccer.
· Promote good
sportsmanship.
· Be a great
model to your players.
· Create an
environment in which players can reach their full
potential and achieve the self-confidence and
positive self-esteem necessary to be successful on and off the soccer field.
· Developing
individual skills and team tactics to enable players and or teams to compete at
the State, Regional, and National Levels.
· Help your
players to reach their goals on and off the field.
· Plan and
supervise practice sessions that are instructive as well as fun.
· Motivate and
teach with positive reinforcement.
· Notify the DOC
immediately of incidents which may compromise the
integrity of the Team or Club.
· Ensure that
players wear their uniform with pride, and in a proper and complete fashion.
· Display a
positive attitude towards all players, parents and officials.
· Treat players
and parents with respect and conduct myself in a professional manner.
· Refrain from
making negative comments to your players, coaches or parents.
· Develop
positive LIFE qualities (i.e. discipline, team work etc.) in players.
· When traveling
with teams: remain aware of your player’s whereabouts and behavior. Set
schedules and inform players of all activities. Prepare a team itinerary.
· Not
discriminate against anyone.
· Refrain from
using profane or vulgar language in the presence of players and parents.
· Provide honest
and truthful evaluations of the player’s skill.
· Help assist
other coaches at practices, games, tournaments,
State, Regional and National
Cups.
In addition, the coach will:
· Lead by example
and represent the Dumont Soccer Club in a positive manner at all times.
· Be ultimately
responsible for the team regarding the enforcement of all club and team
policies, procedures, rules, regulations, including
the philosophy of the DSC.
· Attend all
scheduled club coaches meeting, including special
meetings called by the DOC
and Board of Directors.