parent resources

Help for Parents

When you join a club, there are lot so things you may need help with, and while not all answer are available in one place, one can find some answers for parents in PlayMetrics. Simply log in, and you will see a tab at the bottom of your phone that says Resources or the left of your desktop browser that says Club Resources. You will find some Featured Resources as well as a folder called Parent Resources  with information on how to used playmetrics as a parent or how update your credit card payment method and more.

parent expectation policy

Games and Tournaments

Players and parents/guardians are expected to:

• Provide the coaching staff with sufficient notice of any absence from any game/event so that the proper adjustments can be made to avoid the team being at a competitive disadvantage.
• Arrive at the field at the time indicated by the coaching staff.
• Have all necessary equipment (uniform kits, pre-game gear, warmups, shin guards, shoes, etc.) and anything else necessary based on the weather.
• Arrive rested and energized to compete.
• Players and parents/guardians are accountable for player and family actions at the playing venue and at any other places (hotels, restaurants, etc.) while at any game or event and should remember that they are representing Club Ohio.
• Playing time is often determined by the effort, attendance, and the performance of the player at training and in other game situations. In addition, playing time can also fluctuate based on tactical changes in certain games based on the discretion of the coaching staff.

Team Meetings

Players and parents/guardians are expected to attend team meetings as requested by the club and respective coaching staff.

Sideline Behavior

Parents/guardians are expected to behave in an appropriate manner at all team and club events and should:

• Support their child and the team.
• Treat the opposing team, supporters, officials and coaching staff with respect.  Parents/guardians should avoid having conversations, or making remarks to the other team, sideline or match officials.  At no time should any member of Club Ohio be involved in any questionable confrontations with parents/guardians, team members, officials or coaches.
• Set a positive example for the players involved in the game.

Parents/guardians should avoid the following:

• Giving players coaching instruction during games or at breaks during the game.
• Speaking directly to the officials, opposing coaches, opposing players, and opposing spectators before, during or after the game.
• Using inappropriate language or engaging in any physical confrontations with anyone.
• Criticizing players, officials, coaches or spectators.

Concerns

Should you have any concerns, players and parents/guardians should feel free to contact their respective coaching staff. Should discussing a concern with the coaching staff not be sufficient, players and parents/guardians are recommended to contact via email the Club Director or Director of Coaching at their location.  Players and parents/guardians should avoid speaking to a coach immediately before or after a game.

If parents/guardians or players cannot follow these guidelines, the coach or the club may take necessary action.

Things for Parents to Remember

Parents should remember that when a player willingly participates in sports, it is for the enjoyment of the player not the parent.  Please encourage your player to compete, adhere to all rules, and resolve all conflicts amicably and without any hostility.  Reminding your player that development in soccer is a marathathon-like process, full of many ups and downs, will assist them in enjoying success and dealing with setbacks.

Updated: April 2024