Mission, Values & Code of Conduct

Project 208 FC
Mission Statement

Project 208 FC provides an environment that inspires and advances players to the highest levels possible. We achieve this by fostering a culture of integrity, responsibility, and commitment in both training and competition, using the game of soccer as a vehicle to build character and teach life lessons.

Create an environment where competing, player development, quality of play, teamwork, and sportsmanship are all equally valued. At Project 208 FC, creativity and risk-taking are encouraged as essential components of growth.
Develop individual players by adhering to a curriculum aligned with US Soccer and other governing bodies, focusing on technical, tactical, physical, and psycho-social aspects of the game.
Safeguard player health by providing proper guidance on nutrition, exercise, recovery, and the avoidance of prohibited substances.
Foster strong player-coach relationships that encourage open, honest dialogue and promote self-advocacy in personal development.
Support players in pursuing higher education and assist with opportunities to play soccer at all levels, including collegiate, regional, national, and international programs.
Provide financial assistance, to the best of our ability, to those in need.
Inspire a lifelong passion and love for the beautiful game.

For Players:

For Coaches:

Support coaches in player development by providing necessary equipment and access to the highest-quality facilities possible.
Offer a structured environment and resources that help coaches reach the highest levels of their craft, including access to licensure and other accreditations.
Encourage coach-player relationships that promote open communication, constructive feedback, and positive reinforcement.
Help coaches guide players with the understanding that mistakes are lessons learned and setbacks are opportunities for further growth.

Promote camaraderie and a commitment to self, team, club, and community, encouraging service to others both within and beyond the club.
Impart to players that their development occurs within a larger context, and their growth as both athletes and individuals reflects on their club, family, and community.
Recognize and celebrate the contributions of players, coaches, and volunteers to the team, club, and community at large.

For Community:

Core Values

Code of Conduct

At Project 208 FC, everyone is responsible for making our games safe and fun by embracing the values of respect, responsibility, and good sportsmanship.

All players, parents, families, and coaches must:

Understand the Laws of the Game and follow the rules.
Treat all coaches, parents, spectators, officials, and players (including opponents) with respect and courtesy.
Never challenge or argue with a referee.Avoid using foul or inappropriate language.
Support an alcohol, drug, and smoke-free environment.
*Additional responsibilities for players, parents, families, and coaches are outlined below.

General Code:

Player’s Code:

Parent & Family Code:

Coach’s Code:

Maintain a positive attitude.
Listen attentively and respectfully to your coach and follow their instructions.
Avoid disruptive behaviors that prevent you or others from learning.
Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials or other players is not permitted.
Be punctual for practices and games. Inform the coach in advance of any scheduling conflicts.
Win with humility and grace, and lose with dignity, without making excuses. Never give up.
Always give 100% effort, understanding that how you play is more important than winning or losing.
Wear appropriate gear (shirts, shorts, shin guards, proper shoes). No jewelry.

Model good sportsmanship.
Always encourage your child to play by the rules.
Never ridicule or yell at your child, or others, for making a mistake or losing.
Applaud good plays, whether by your team or the opponent, but refrain from coaching or directing players during the game.
Let the players play, the coaches coach, and the officials officiate.
Communicate with the coach respectfully regarding your child’s concerns, understanding that the coach’s focus is on the players during games and practices.
Ensure that players are on time for all games and practices.
Encourage your child to be gracious in victory and resilient in defeat.
If upset with a coach for any reason, observe a 24-hour cooling-off period before addressing concerns or complaints with the coach.

Set an example by upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct, dignity, and respect.
Prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of the players.
Foster good sportsmanship and fair play, teaching players to win and lose with honor.
Set fair and reasonable expectations for each player.
Instruct players and parents in the Laws of the Game.
Focus on teaching the fundamentals of soccer.
Avoid ridiculing or degrading players for mistakes or losses.
Be punctual for all games and practices.
Encourage players and parents to treat opponents and referees with respect.
Continually educate yourself on sound coaching principles and child development.
Comply with US Soccer and Project 208 FC rules and policies at all times.
Exercise a 24-hour cooling-off period before addressing any issues from a parent.

Disciplinary Plan for Unsportsmanlike Behavior

Any unsportsmanlike behavior by a coach, player, parent, or family member may be subject to disciplinary action by Project 208 FC’s Competitive Committee and/or Board of Directors. Misconduct will be treated seriously, and we expect all Club members to always uphold the highest standards of behavior.

Project 208 FC’s staff and board members may issue a YELLOW card as a first warning for inappropriate behavior, and a RED card for persistent or egregious behavior. A RED card results in suspension from the field for a duration determined by the Board based on the specific misconduct.

Anti-Discrimination, Tolerance & Inclusion

Soccer is globally known as ‘The Beautiful Game,’ and Project 208 FC believes in and ensures that discrimination, intolerance, and exclusion, for any reason other than merit, have no place in our Club, the game, or life in general. Specifically, verbal, physical, and/or psychological acts related to gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status that discriminate or exclude (whether intentional or not) will not be tolerated. The Beautiful Game earned its title because of its purity—on the field, anyone can rise or fall based on their abilities, athleticism, training, creativity, teamwork, and perseverance. These qualities are the only measures of any player or person.

Project 208 FC outlines these and other important principles in the ‘Ethics’ section of the Club’s Code of Conduct:

Project 208 FC is built on the idea that every girl, regardless of her background or initial skill level, deserves the opportunity to experience the joy and transformative power of soccer.