Zero Tolerance Bullying
At 5 Star Soccer Academy, soccer is more than a game. We are committed to creating a safe, positive, and supportive environment where every player feels welcome, respected, and encouraged to grow both on and off the field.
🎯 Our Policy
We have zero tolerance for bullying. Bullying of any kind by players, parents, or coaches will not be accepted under any circumstances.
🚫 What is bullying?
Bullying includes any behavior meant to hurt, intimidate, embarrass, or exclude another person. This can happen in many ways.
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Physical bullying: hitting, pushing, kicking, unwanted physical contact, or playing rough to cause harm.
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Verbal bullying: name-calling, teasing, yelling, threatening, or making mean jokes.
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Social bullying: spreading rumors, excluding someone on purpose, or encouraging others to be mean.
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Cyberbullying: using phones or online platforms to send mean messages or posts.
🏆 Expectations for all players
Every player is expected to
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Be kind and respectful to teammates, opponents, coaches, and referees.
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Include others and help everyone feel like part of the team.
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Speak up if you see bullying - tell a coach or parent.
⚠️ If bullying happens
We take reports of bullying seriously. If a 5 Star Academy member is found to be bullying, these steps will be taken:
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Warning and conversation: coaches and staff will speak with the players and parents.
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Temporary suspension: The player may be asked to sit out of practices or games.
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Removal from the academy: continued bullying or severe incidents may result in permanent dismissal.
👪 Families
We ask all families to support this policy by encouraging respectful behavior, reporting concerns, and helping children understand the importance of kindness to those around them and teamwork.
📣 Let's work together to make sure all players can enjoy, grow, and play in a safe and supportive space.
Parent and Spectator Code of Conduct
We believe that youth soccer should be fun, encouraging, and focused on growth for players, coaches, referees, and families alike. To ensure a positive environment for all, we kindly ask all parents and spectators to follow these important guidelines when attending games:
📣 Cheer, Don't Coach
Let the coaches do the coaching. Encourage your child and their teammates with positive cheers and refrain from giving instructions from the sidelines.
📍 Stay in Designated Areas
Please remain on the sidelines and off the field unless invited by a coach or staff member. Do not approach coaches or players during the game.
🏁 Respect the Referees
Mistakes happen! Please remember that referees (especially youth refs) are doing their best. Please, no yelling at or confronting officials. You may raise your concerns to the Academy privately and respectfully.
👏 Honor All Players & Support the Team
Never boo, heckle, or single out any child for criticism. Win or lose, it's about learning and growing. Encourage team spirit and celebrate effort from all players, not just your own child.
🦸 Be a Role Model & Keep It Cool
Show respect through your words and actions. Our children watch how adults behave so let's teach them sportsmanship by example. Heated conversations or confrontations with others will not be tolerated. Take concerns to the Academy privately and respectfully.
🛑 Violation of these rules may lead to:
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Verbal warning
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Being asked to leave the field
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Suspension from attending future games
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In severe or repeated cases, removal of your child from the program