Code of Conduct

• Respect teammates, opponents, coaches, referees and spectators. Win with humility and lose with grace.
• No abusive, offensive or vulgar language or gestures.
• Arrive on time, prepared, and give full effort with a positive attitude.
• Accept referees' decisions without arguing.
• Never bully, threaten or harm anyone, in person or online.
• Keep your availability up to date in PlayMetrics and tell your coach about absences in advance.

• Encourage your player and every player on the field. Keep comments positive.
• Leave coaching to the coaches. Do not give instructions to players during games.
• Respect referees and their decisions. Never confront a referee, coach, player or spectator.
• Stay off the field unless an official invites you on.
• Wait 24 hours after a game before raising a concern, then raise it calmly and privately with the coach.
• Playing time and positions are decided by the coach based on development and team needs.
• Make sure your player is on time and properly equipped, and keep up with team messages.

• Create a safe, inclusive and challenging environment for every player.
• Keep background checks, SafeSport training and concussion training current, and follow the Player Safety & SafeSport policy at all times.
• Model sportsmanship, integrity and professionalism. No abusive language or behavior.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with players and families, with a parent included in messages to players.
• Plan purposeful, well-run sessions and put player welfare ahead of results.
• Respond to concerns promptly and professionally.

• Keep posts about NextGen, opponents, referees and other clubs respectful.
• Do not post photos or videos of other players with their names without their parents' permission.
• Raise concerns with the club directly, not online.

Raise concerns first with your coach. If it is not resolved, email info@nextgensportsclub.org and club leadership will review it. Safety concerns can be reported at any time without going through the coach. See how to report a concern.

Consequences depend on how serious the behavior is. Usually:

• First offense: a warning from the coach
• Second offense: suspension from a game, in addition to any league or referee sanction
• Third offense: possible removal from the club after review by club leadership

NextGen may skip steps, suspend a person right away, or remove a player, parent or coach from the club for serious misconduct, including violence, abuse, threats, harassment or any behavior that puts a player at risk. A parent's conduct can lead to consequences for the family's involvement with the club. Removal does not cancel fees already owed, as set out in the Refunds & Cancellations policy.