Courtesy of Michael Langlois, founder of Prospect Communications Inc, is the author of "How Well Do You Communicate? A Guide to Better Communication with Players and Parents for Youth Soccer Coaches"

Prospect's web site is located at http://www.beyondthegame.net

We all recognize that soccer is a very passionate game- for players and fans. But when it comes to youth soccer, the soccer pitch can bring out some of the worst instincts that we have. We all want our sons and daughters to play, to play hard, to play well, and have fun. We want them to be well coached, play on a team that is competitive in their category, and benefit in a host of ways from being involved in competitive athletics. Yet we, as parents, sometimes undercut how much fun our kids have, and how much they will actually benefit. This happens by and through our behavior, especially during games. So with the 2006 soccer season around the corner, here is a primer, a reminder, of little things that we can do on the sidelines this spring and summer to make this soccer season more pleasant for all concerned - most importantly, for the kids.

All Fullerton Ranger Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Team Parents must have Risk Management on file at Cal South (CYSA-S). Once on file with Cal South, you never need to repeat the process again, your risk management does not expire.

There are a number of locations that offer the Live Scan service, here's a list of Live Scan Sites in Orange County. Please submit a completed Live Scan request form when attending the fingerprinting session . Visit Cal South KidSafe Risk Management Program for more information.

The USYSA (United States Youth Soccer Association) has adopted Codes of Conduct for parents, coaches, and players. It is intended to provide a clear understanding of the type of sport that the association will support and conversely "not support". The Fullerton Rangers is affiliated with USYSA and has adopted these guidelines for it's membership.

PARENT'S CODE:

# Children have more need of example than criticism.