Training Policy
• Players must arrive at the field ten minutes prior to practice time
• Players must train in the FC 1974 Training uniform (white shirt, black shorts, black socks,
cold weather FC 1974 warm up)
• Players must come with properly inflated soccer ball
• Players must wear shin-guards
• Players must have plenty of water
• If a player must arrive late or leave a training early, the coach must be notified in advance
• If a player needs to miss a training notification must be made to the COACH. That training
must be made up with another team directed by the coach
• Players are allowed to attend other training sessions with another team in the club, this must
be cleared in advance with the Coaching Staff
• Parents are NOT allowed to interrupt training to talk to the coach or the players, with
exception in case of an emergency
• If you would like a conference with the coach, an appointment must be made either before or
after practice
Coaches Expectations
The coach is hired by the DOC and approved by the club. The coach has the sole responsibility
for coaching the team, which includes:
• Approving any parental support
• Determining tactics and formations
• Determining playing time and playing positions
• Establishing and implementing training techniques and times in accordance with the format
developed by the Director
• Recruiting players within the State Guidelines
• Securing substitute coach, with the guidance of the DOC, if for any reason the coach is
unable to attend a practice or a game
• Ensuring the uniform policy is enforced for practice and games
• Being available to parents to discuss players
• Keeping a good line of communication with the manager regarding the team
The Coach will always....
• Lead by example
• Be ultimately responsible for the team regarding the enforcement of all club and team
policies, procedures, rules, regulations, including the mission statement of the Club
• Attend all scheduled club coaches meetings
Players Expectations
The players are selected by the coaching staff of FC 1974 Libertyville. It is important that the
players observe the guidelines established by the Club, League, and State Associations.
The player will.....
• Train and play to best of their ability
• Be held accountable for his or her actions
• Have a positive attitude and never give up
• Win without boasting and exemplify sportsmanship
• Respect officials and accept their decisions without question
• Only give positive encouragement to fellow teammates
• Arrive prepared for all games and training sessions with proper mental attitude and the
appropriate equipment
• Respect the coaching staff, teammates and opponents
• Learn and obey the Laws of the Game, the rules of the team and Club
• Practice soccer skills and conditioning on their own
• Notify the coach or team manager if they will be tardy for or unable to attend a training,
game, or meeting
The player will never....
• Allow their enthusiasm and commitment for soccer to override responsibilities at home
or to their education
• Use profane or vulgar language
• Use a controlled substance, unless prescribed by a doctor
• Leave the field of a session without the permission of the coach
• Disregard instructions of the coach
• Forget that I represent FC 1974 on and off the field
Parents Expectations
The parents are an integral part of FC 1974‘s support system. It is important that parents
observe the guidelines established by the Club, Leagues, and State Association.
The Parent Will....
• Be encouraging, supportive, and affirmative with regard to their child’s play on the field
• Respect officials and accept their decisions
• Support the coach, manager, the team, and the club
• Volunteer their services and talents to the Club
• Familiarize themselves with the Laws of the Game
• Comply with the rules, policies, and procedures of the team and the club
• Discuss my child
1) only with the coach
2) not with the manager or any other person
3) only at a time mutually agreed up on the with the coach
4) never prior to, during, or directly after a game
• Realize that parental opinion regarding playing time, game strategy and execution does not
impact the way the Coaching Staff coaches the players
The Parent will never...
• Engage in dissent directed to an official or linemen
• Engage in any manner of unsportsmanlike conduct directed towards any official,
linesmen, coach, manager, player, parent or opposing spectator
• Instruct players during the game. The parents role is strictly encouragement
• Interfere at any time with the duties and responsibilities of the coach or manager
• Act in any way that is detrimental to the team or Club
Local Events and Matches
• Players must arrive at the game field from 45 minutes to 1 hour before the start of the game
• Players must arrive properly and uniformly dressed
• Players must only warm up with their teammates and coaches, NOT PARENTS
Out of Town Events
• Itinerary should be given to all the players by the coach before departure to any out of town
tournament
• We strongly encourage players to travel together as a team
• If you plan on flying to a event, you must wear Khaki pants or shorts with Black FC 1974 polo
or FC 1974 Warm Up
• As long as the team is still playing in the event, players are required to meet at a designated
area at a designated time provided by coach or manager
• Teams will be traveling from the hotel to the fields and back together
• Use of the pool, jacuzzi, any exercise equipment must only be done with the permission of
the coach
• Players must NEVER leave the hotel without the coach’s permission, even if leaving with their
parents. The coach must know the whereabouts of all the players at all times
• Players must follow the itinerary and must follow proper curfew established by the coach.
• For teams of U14 and above, the players must room together if required by the coach
• Every person associated with FC 1974 must follow the rules of the hotel, and rules set by the
club.
• If the event has both male and female teams, casual association during free time will be
allowed in public areas, but absolutely no player will enter the rooms of the opposite sex
• If a conference is necessary between the coach and an individual player, it must be done in
the lobby of the hotel.