FC Boulder believes that competition should be fun. We believe that those who coach young athletes are, first and foremost, teachers who have a duty to provide a safe learning environment for players and to assure that their players learn important life skills and develop good character.
FC Boulder has adopted the following Code of Conduct to which our coaches at all levels are held accountable.
1. Coaches have the knowledge and preparation to lead their teams within the parameters outlined in the "FC Boulder Way".
2. Coaches are responsible to ensure that the health, well-being and development of athletes take precedence over the win/loss record.
3. Coaches accept that they serve as role models and that there must be congruency between their actions and words.
4. Coaches provide a physically, emotionally safe and positive environment for practices and competition.
5. Coaches exemplify honesty, integrity, fair play, and sportsmanship regardless of the impact or the outcome of the competition.
6. Coaches maintain a professional demeanor in their relationships with athletes, parents, officials and coaches and treat everyone with respect and dignity.
7. Coaches maintain confidentiality when appropriate and avoid situations that would potentially create a conflict of interest or exploit the athlete.
8. Coaches are committed to the education of their athletes and should encourage academic achievement in addition to athletic achievement.
9. Coaches are committed to the safety and well-being of each athlete and promote healthy lifestyles by their actions.
10. Coaches educate athletes about nutrition, safe and healthy weight loss or gain, and healthy eating behaviors.
11. Coaches follow current safe training and conditioning techniques.
12. Coaches exhibit sound injury and risk management practices.
13. Coaches demonstrate an understanding of the growth and developmental stages of athletes.
14. Coaches place the athlete's needs and interests before their own.
15. Coaches remember that competition should be healthy and enjoyable for all.
