Defining expectations and priorities for players and parents as members of the club is important as experience tells us that one of the key ingredients to a successful club is creating and utilizing clear and consistent communication between the Technical Director, Boys and Girls Program Directors, the coaching staff, MSC players, parents and the community.
Parental support and involvement in the MSC is essential. The Club is not only an organization of players but of members and families. Your son or daughter’s playing commitment also involves your support and commitment. There may be times when conflicts occur. It’s absolutely necessary that parents and players communicate with the MSC in a timely fashion with good information.
We ask players to be proactive in speaking with their head coaches, the Boys' or Girls' Vice Presidents and the Director of Training. Their willingness to ask questions, inquire about playing time, positional play or player management issues is absolutely necessary in order to develop a relationship with the technical staff of coaches and directors. Encourage your son or daughter to take the initiative to do this! Meetings between technical staff and players may be attended by parents but the dialogue is between the technical staff and the player.
Parents are asked to refrain from coaching their son or daughter during games. No matter how good the intentions are, parents may not instruct and coach players or harass game officials. Parents are encouraged to voice their support and encouragement. Passion and enthusiasm for the players, the team, and the club are welcome!
Players and parents that become members of the MSC should understand that:
In instances where there are conflicts between the individual and the team the team head coach in conjunction with the Boys or Girls VP will be responsible for resolving the issue.
We ask players to avoid finding excuses to substantiate poor training habits, poor performances or less than desirable outcomes of matches. We ask players to ignore the effect of:
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· Poor judgment by the referee
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· Poor field conditions or inclement weather
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· Negative behavior by opponents or opposing parents
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· Rough play by the opposition
We ask and expect that parents adopt the same approach. This allows young players to become responsible for their actions and outcomes.
There’s an expectation of being prompt; being early in order to be on time.
Players are expected to participate fully and consistently in training, league competition, tournaments and state, regional and national cups with their team.
ALL players are expected to wear the designated MSC shirt, black shorts, shin guards, socks and cleats at ALL club league games and UK Elite player development training.
<IMG SRC="http://manalapansoccerclub.com/imgs/FAQ/No Smoking.jpg" border="0" hspace="5" vspace="5">Use of alcohol, drugs and cigarettes is not permitted on any Manalapan Township Field, and is only allowed at the Rec Center in the parking lot. Dogs are not permitted at any field. 
