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Philosophy of Positive Soccer

• Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.

• Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment not yours.

• Teach your child always to play by the rules.

• Teach your child that hard work and honest effort are often more important than a victory.

• Help your child toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Your child will then be a winner even in defeat.

• Do not ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or for losing a game.

• Set a good example. Children learn best by example.

• Applaud good plays by your team and members of the opposing team.

• Do not publicly question the referee's judgment and never their honesty.

• Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities. Foul language does not belong on the soccer field.

• Volunteer your help and services to the best of your capability. Every bit counts and the success of AYSO in Mundelein is counting on you.

Recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches, referees, and officials and give them their due respect. Without them, there would be no AYSO soccer.