Dear Coach, Manager, Parents and Players,

The DFW FC TOROS Academy is looking to have a reputation as one of the most professionally operated and managed soccer clubs in the nation.  In order to preserve and protect this reputation, it is the strict policy of the DFW FC TOROS Academy  that, all teams abide by the following guidelines for practices, games and tournaments.

Practices

·        Players must arrive at the field ten minutes prior to practice time.

·        Players must practice in the FC TOROS Academy’ practice uniform (Red or White shirt, White or Red shorts, white socks, cold weather FC TOROS warm-up).

·        Players must come with a properly inflated soccer ball.

·        Players must wear shin-guards.

·        Players must bring plenty of water.

·        If a player must arrive late or leave a practice early, the coach must be notified in advance.

·        If player needs to miss a practice, notification must be made to the COACH.  That practice must be made up with another team as directed by the coach.

·        Players are allowed to practice with other teams in the club (check with both coaches first).

·        Parents are not allowed to step on the field to talk to the coach or the players. In case of emergency, parent must talk to the manager to summon the coach to the sideline.

·        If you would like a conference with the coach, an appointment must be made either before or after the practice or at some point during the coach’s free time.

Games and Local Tournaments

·        Players must arrive at the game field from 45 minutes to 1 hour before the game.

·        Players must arrive properly and uniformly dressed.

·        Players must only warm up with their teammates and coaches.

·        Players can only be instructed by the coach during the game. The parents’ role is strictly encouragement – no coaching.

·        Any involvement of the parent with their player during the game has to be designated by the coach (injuries, water breaks etc.)

·        If a player will be late for the game or has to leave the game early, the coach must be notified in advance.

·        During the games, parents should refrain from making any comments to the game officials. The referees and linesmen should always be dealt with in a professional and courteous manner.

·        Parents are not allowed to approach the coach after the game for discussions about playing time, playing position etc.  Conferences should be scheduled for another time.

 Out-of-Town Tournaments

·        Itinerary should be given to all the players by the coach before departure to any out of town tournament.

·        We strongly encourage players to travel together as a team.

·        If five or more players are flying to the tournament together, they must wear  pants or shorts with either a White or the Red FC TOROS’  shirt or FC TOROS’ Warm-up (all must be the same).

·        As long as the team is still playing in the tournament, players are required to meet at a designated area at a designated time as specified by the coach or manager to do any team related activities such as meals, walks etc.

·        Teams will be traveling from the hotel to the fields and back together.

·        Players must be dressed uniformly when departing to the games.

·        Using the swimming pool, Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, or the like must only be done with permission of the coach.

·        Players must never leave the hotel without permission of the coach, even if leaving with their parents. The coach must know the whereabouts of all players at all times.

·        Players must follow the itinerary and must follow curfew precisely.

·        For teams U11-U13, the players have the option of staying with their own parents.

·        For teams of age 14 and up, the players must room together if required by the coach.

·        Every person associated with the Texans’ Club must follow the rules of the hotel in which they are staying.

·        Players are not allowed to run around in the hotel, play soccer in the hotel hallways, or walk barefoot or shirtless.

·        If the tournament has both male and female teams, casual association during free time will be allowed in public areas, but absolutely no player will enter the rooms of players of the opposite sex.

·        If a conference is necessary between the coach and an individual player, it must be done in the lobby of the hotel or if a more private area is required, then it needs to be done in the presence of a manager or the parent of the player or another adult. 

Any violation of this policy will be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

Our club maintains a national reputation of excellence and these rules have been established to make our environment more professional, enjoyable and safe for everyone.

Please feel free to discuss any concerns or ideas with the directors of the club or the board members.  In doing so you are exercising your rights as a member of the DFW FC TOROS Soccer Academy.

DFW FC TOROS Soccer Academy