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General Club Philosophy:
The purpose of the Schererville Soccer Club Incorporated
is to provide a quality soccer program for the benefit of the boys
and girls of the Town of Schererville and immediate surrounding
communities of Lake County, Indiana that will promote the growth
of, and appreciation for, the game of soccer.
It is the goal of the Club to provide an opportunity
to youth of all skills and abilities beginning at the age of 4 with
the opportunity to learn the Laws of the Game and to participate
in an organized program of soccer training and recreation.
The Club intends to achieve these purposes by developing
and encouraging a philosophy and practice of good sportsmanship
among its members and players through the appropriate assistance,
instruction, and training of soccer players, coaches, and referees
in the development and improvement of their capabilities.
Instructional Program:
The Instructional Program is intended to teach the
children the rules and the skills of soccer in a NON-COMPETITIVE
setting. Skills and a good attitude toward the game are best developed
in a nurturing environment.
In spring there are 5-6 games and 10-16 practices
opportunities. In Fall there are 8-9 games and 18-20 opportunitities
for practices. The skills and instruction are to take place primarily
during practices. The children are given the opportunity play actual
games, and the club wants those games to be exhibitions of the children's
developing skills in a positive atmosphere.
Coaches are discouraged from over-instructing players
during a game. See CODES OF CONDUCT. (In upper level amateur and
professional soccer, coaching from the sidelines is illegal and
will get a coach thrown out of the game) SOCCER IS NOT LIKE OTHER
SPORTS where it is acceptable to yell and coach from the sidelines,
argue with calls made by the referee, or otherwise display disruptive
or unsportsmanlike behavior. Coaches are to make note of team or
player skill deficiencies on game day and design practice sessions
to address any areas needing improvement.
The parents are similarly encouraged NOT to make winning
the goal of this learning experience, and behave accordingly. At
registration, each parent receives a PARENTS CODE OF CONDUCT. Parents
or other spectators are required to adhere to these codes, or be
barred from sidelines. Parents should PRAISE their own, and other
children, for improvement in skills and attitude.
Children learn from the behavior of those watching
the game and the Schererville Soccer Club will not let a few stressed
out parents or coaches ruin the game for the rest of us. The Club
has noticed a rise in incidents, not from the children, but from
some coaches and many parents. The codes of conduct were created
and distributed to help stop these incidents.
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