You are taking part in one of the world's most popular sports. Soccer has gained much popularity in the United States and continues to grow each year. The NMSC is here to provide a fun place to develop your skills as a soccer player, and we ask that you do your part to make it fun for all.

Remember, your actions on and off the field represent not only yourself and your coach, but the NM Soccer Club, and the North Muskegon Community as a whole. A player code of conduct has been created with this in mind.

• REMEMBER THE GOLDEN RULE - This is the most important rule you'll ever learn in sports! Always treat your team mates, coaches, opponents and officials in the same manner that you would like to be treated. That means respect, dignity, and total sportsmanship at all times.
• BE A GOOD SPORT - Play fair. Be a leader. Set the example. Rise above poor behavior. Have fun. The way in whch you conduct yourself has a long lasting effect on everybody around you. That's what practicing good sportsmanship is all about.
• PRACTICE THE FUNDAMENTALS - Master the soccer basics. Practice your dribbling, shooting, passing, trapping, and defense over and over again.
• LISTEN TO YOUR COACH - You may think your coach is the best, the worst, or somewhere in between. It makes no difference. If you're on the team, your job is to listen attentively to what your coach is saying. Coaches volunteer their own time to work with your team. Don't waste that time. Make the best out of every situation. If each player is on the same page, the results will be amazing.
• LEARN THE RULES - When was the last time you sat down and actually read the rulebook? It's hard to say you "know" the game if you really don't know the rules fo the game.
• DO NOT ARGUE WITH AN OFFICIAL - Officials do not care who wins and they have no favorite players. All they want is for a fair and safe game to be played. And that's no easy job. Make it easier by not talking back to an official.
• PLAY HARD - Hustle never goes out of style. Coaches absolutiely love players who try a little harder. If playing hard isn't part of your game - make it!
• BE PATIENT WITH YOUR TEAMMATES - Every player on your team has certain strenghts and weaknesses. Be patient with your team mates as they improve their games - just as they will be patient with you improving your game. Soccer is a team sport. Success can only come when the entire team works and plays well together.
• INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS - Your parents only want the best in life for you, and they want to see you succeed. Let them into your soccer world, but remind them that there are always ups and downs and your goal is to have fun. It will be good for you to have their support and fun for them to see you take responsibility as a member of the team.
• HAVE FUN - It's s simple concept. WIN or lose, try to enjoy every moment on the field. If playing isn't fun, then something is wrong.