Parents:

Parent's Responsibilities:

• Remember that your child plays for the fun of it and winning is only part of it.
• Players follow a parent's lead, if you criticize your player will too.
• Never ridicule or yell at a player for making a mistake (they know) or losing a game.
• Show respect for your child's opponents.
• Develop respect for the abilities of your opponents.
• Develop team respect for the referee.
• Follow the advice of a physician, do not allow an injured child to play or practice without clearance from his/her doctor.
• Remember children need encouragement. Be generous with your praise, you can always find something positive to say, no matter what.
• Set a good example.
• Make the game a positive experience, for your son/daughter, team, and yourself.

Think you know what offsides is? When is a free kick awarded, and why is it direct or indirect?...

Below are some resources related to the game:

 FA Learning Online Courses

The Football Association, also known as simply The FA, is the governing body of association football (soccer) in England. It is the oldest national football association. The FA is a founding member of both UEFA and FIFA and is a member of the International Football Association Board, which is responsible for the laws of the game.    Register, then select 'Online Courses', and scroll down the page to 'Online Laws of the Game - Free Course', an interactive source.

 FIFA

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football), commonly known by its acronym, FIFA, is the international governing body of association football. FIFA has 208 member associations, which is 16 more than the United Nations and three more than the International Olympic Committee. 

 USYSA

US Youth Soccer is the largest member of the United States Soccer Federation, the governing body for soccer in the United States. US Youth Soccer is non-profit and educational organization whose mission is to foster the physical, mental and emotional growth and development of America's youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition.

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