The purpose and intent of the Alliance Soccer Club’s (ASC) philosophy is to promote the advancement of youth soccer in our area, to encourage the development of player skills and abilities, promote programs that teach individual and team skills, and support the growth of trained coaches and referees. The goal and value of player participation is to have fun while playing soccer, to develop self-esteem and confidence through skill development while promoting a sense of fair play and good sportsmanship. In addition, we will participate in the following leagues EDP, NCSL, URSL & Youth National South Atlantic League, where we will advance teams to the highest possible level of play.

The key elements of the Alliance soccer experience is developing individual and team skills in all players in a fun, family environment that builds character, competence and confidence. The Alliance Soccer Club adopts P.R.I.D.E. as the values that define its philosophy:

Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence

In order to uphold the P.R.I.D.E. and promote a high level of community spirit, Alliance SC adopts the following Code of Conduct for all players, parents/guardians, and coaches.

Players:

All players who hold an Alliance SC roster spot must follow the rules outlined below:

• I will treat my coaches, teammates, other players, referees, and spectators with respect at all times.

• I will be a positive role model and encourage good sportsmanship from fellow players, coaches, and parents.

• I will not bully or haze any teammate or person involved with the club, and I will report any such incidents to coaches or staff members.

• I will remember that all players have both talents and weaknesses, just as I do. I will never ridicule or yell at any player for making a mistake during a game or practice.

• I will listen to my coaches and follow their instructions to improve my game and my position on the team. If I need to leave a practice or game early, I will inform my coaches in a timely manner.

• While on the bench during a game, I will watch and support my teammates, offering only positive comments to players on the field.

• I understand that I am responsible for my uniform and equipment.

• I will be on time and give my best effort at all practices and games.

• Once at the soccer field for practice, I will not use my cell phone to call or text unless I have approval from a coach.

• I will inform my coaches in advance — through the TeamSnap availability tab — if I cannot attend training, games, or other team events.

• I will never use social media to harm my reputation or the reputation of our soccer community. I understand that posting hurtful information can damage friendships, family relationships, and teams, and that such posts are permanent records.

• I understand that drug use, inappropriate behavior, or posting inappropriate content on social media are grounds for dismissal from the team.

• I will notify the Director of Coaching if I am approached by a member of another club’s coaching staff or any other club representative for recruitment purposes.

• I will not recruit Alliance SC players to transfer to another soccer organization.

• I will participate exclusively with Alliance Soccer Club for the entire soccer year and will not take part in any non-sanctioned training sessions or soccer events without written approval from the Director of Coaching.

All participants of Alliance SC shall always abide by the Club’s Code of Conduct. Inappropriate behavior that is determined to violate this Code of Conduct shall result in Disciplinary Action by the Alliance President, up to and including, without limitation, expulsion from the game/field, and expulsion from the Alliance SC.

Additionally, players, parents/guardians, and coaches may also be subject to sanctions from the Maryland State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA), the United States Soccer Federation (USSF), and the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA).

Rev 7/30/25