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All of us here at NGC have enjoyed many successes with our involvement in youth soccer and learned that one key ingredient of success is clear, consistent communication between the tourney; its teams, coaches, players and parents. This document is one way of explaining, in detail, our expectations of you as a team playing in NGC and what you can expect from the tourney. It may help you clarify any potential concerns and at the same time answer questions about the decision-making process. As you have committed to play in NGC, please take the time to read the following carefully. 

By inviting teams from club, select and recreational leagues, we will expose teams and players that otherwise would not have the opportunity to compete. Only the best of the best will be invited and accepted to compete in this tournament. Applications are examined and selected based on credentials, tournament history and the individual team’s “trophy case”. This process ensures the highest level of competition and sportsmanship. Several factors are taken into account including (but not exclusive to) current league standing, recent tournament participation, recent match results, etc. 

Parental and Manager support and involvement in the tournament is essential. NGC requires your communication, planning, and understanding so we can minimize conflicts. When coaches or players have an unavoidable conflict, NGC expects timely communication to see if the tourney can make any necessary adjustments. If the coach has conflicts because of having more than one team in tournament then it’s the managers or coaches responsibility to make that note on Got Soccer. NGC Committee will make final decisions on scheduling after careful consideration of your needs, field availability, and the needs of the club or team.

There will be no coaching by parents. “Go,” “shoot, “pass” or “send it” are interpreted as instructions and as such are not desirable. No matter how good your intentions are; we insist there be no shouting instructions to your child or any other player. We also insist there be absolutely no yelling or complaining to referees or officials during or after games. Your vocal support and positive encouragement are welcome. Please do not criticize or “moan” with disappointment when mistakes are made. The players are well aware of mistakes they make and we need to teach players that overcoming and learning from mistakes are an important part of the learning process.

It is important that players not be distracted before, after and during games, and that players are left alone period. No one other than those listed on the official game roster may sit on or near the team bench before and during games (please respect the space and privacy necessary for the coach and team to carry out their game responsibilities).

Please respect ALL players; please do not make critical remarks to others about specific players on any team. Many times, these comments are overheard by the players or others and can be quite hurtful.

Please respect your coach and do not make negative remarks to others about coaching decisions. NGC’s first concern is for the long-term growth and development of the players as individuals along with their soccer abilities under pressure. There will be times coaches make decisions and players are instructed to do things parents will not understand. Club, team and player development will sometimes be given a greater priority than winning. Parents must understand this and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this philosophy in order to maintain a healthy environment. Remember, playing only to win without taking healthy club, team and player development into account will not result in a solid foundation upon which your child will be prepared for winning.

We expect ALL coaches to conduct themselves as positive roles models and display appropriate behavior. Coaches are responsible for the conduct of its players and parents on and off the field whenever the team is at the complex. We encourage for your players to be polite, well behaved and respectful. Coaches, Managers and parents can expect honesty, communication, consistency, and reliability from NGC. If conflicts or issues arise between a player and/or his/her parents and the team, then the coach will be responsible for addressing and responding to the conflicts or issues and make decisions for the good of the team and tournament. These decisions will be made in the coach’s sole and absolute discretion. The coach’s decision will be final. The player and his/her parents must agree to abide by the decision. 

We know there will be some coaches who coach more than one team. It will be the responsibility of the coach to let NGC know with time that he or she has more than one team in the tourney. NGC will do its very best to accommodate the schedule. There will be times when conflicts occur and, in those situations, an assistant coach will need to cover other game until Head Coach is done with prior game.

Our attempt with this agreement is to present in clear detail what will be expected of you and what you can expect from NGC. If you are uncertain what is expected, it is your responsibility to ask questions. We have high expectations for NGC, the teams, the players, the coaches, the staff and parents. These expectations are really the rules, regulations, and policies of NGC. So that you and every team playing in NGC can get the maximum benefit, we need you and every player to abide by the, rules, regulations, and policies. Everyone has problems from time to time, and we will make every effort to work with you to help solve the problems you may have. After we have exhausted all efforts to solve the problem, we will be left with little choice other than to pursue disciplinary action.