A Guideline for all Club Players of GALACTICS – Clearwater International F.C.

• I praise my teammates just for participating.
• I look for positives in my teammates.
• I stay calm when my teammates make mistakes and encourage them to keep playing hard without yelling at them.
•  I have reasonable and realistic expectations of my teammates.
• I treat my teammates with respect, avoiding putdowns, sarcasm, and ridicule.
•  I remind my teammates not to get down on themselves or others, but to keep working hard.
• I maintain a “Fun is #1” attitude.
• I emphasize teamwork, and help my teammates think “we” instead of “me”.
• I realize my commitment to the team and make every effort to be at all practices and games on time.
• I play my best efforts, working equally hard for my team and myself
• I do not use drugs any time.
• I do not drink alcohol before any practice or game.
•  I come prepared to practices and games and with proper equipment.
• I know, understand, and abide by the rules of the game.
•  I take proper care of my uniform.
• I follow the FSSA (Florida State Soccer Association) rules before, during, and following games and practices.
• As needed, I notify the coach when practices or games will be missed or arrived at late.
•  I am a role model of good sportsmanship.
• I win without gloating.
• I accept the decisions of officials with good grace.
• I control my temper.
• I tolerate defeat without complaining.
•  I will not use profanity, abusive language or negative personal remarks.
• I treat players, parents, opponents, and officials with fairness, generosity, courtesy, and respect.