Code of Conduct | VA United FC

United We Win

"To unite southwest Virginia through soccer. Together we play, United we win! "

Mission Statement

Empowering players for life through youth sports

Passionate Dedicated Adaptable Inclusive Humble Family Service Oriented

Our Standard of Conduct

At Virginia United Football Club (VUFC), our Code of Conduct is more than just rules—it is the manifestation of our Core Values. Every player, parent, and staff member represents our community.

Player Pledge

The Core of the Club

Inclusive & Humble

Field Presence

Proper conduct while representing VUFC is mandatory. Inflammatory language, profane remarks, or derogatory gestures regarding gender, race, religion, or country of origin will not be tolerated.

Dedicated & Passionate

Commitment

  • Make soccer your priority sport for the season.
  • Attend all team league games and tournaments.
  • Be on-time and ready for all sessions.
  • Perform with full effort and intensity.
Adaptable

Accepting Growth

Accept coach's tactical decisions (player positioning, play time, etc.) with a positive attitude. Pursue mental and physical conditioning on your own.

Humble

Self-Governance

Respect teammates and give constructive encouragement. Only coaches communicate with referees. Prioritize academic standards alongside soccer.

Family Pledge

The Support System

Family & Service Oriented

Community

Parents are expected to volunteer their services and talents. We are a family that shows up every day for our team, club, and community.

Humble & Respectful

Sideline Conduct

No "coaching" from the sidelines. Anything outside of applause and cheering 'good play' is interference. Support the coach’s decisions on playing time and tactics.

Dedicated

Responsibility

  • Pay all fees timely and buy uniform kits.
  • Read all emails and check apps weekly.
  • Commit to player attendance for all tournaments.
Character

Communication

Encourage players to speak with their coach before intervening. Follow the chain of command: Coach first, then Club Leadership.

Staff Commitment

The Lead Example

Innovation

We are Adaptable. Our staff embraces change and innovative training methods for the highest level of development.

Humility

We are Humble. Coaches seek continuous improvement, accepting that growth is a lifelong journey.

Passion

We are Passionate. Every session is designed to inspire a love for the game and empower players for life.

Inclusion

We are Inclusive. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to participate and excel.

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Social Media Policy

VUFC maintains a strict policy regarding online representation. Players and Parents agree to use platforms (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Team Apps) responsibly. Disparaging content about officials or opponents will result in disciplinary action.

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Zero Tolerance

Verbal abuse or physical assault of referees, coaches, or players is strictly prohibited. Abuse of these policies will be handled by the Advisory Board and may result in dismissal from the club without refund.

Resources & Support

For offline reference, please download our official Codes of Conduct. If you need to contact club leadership or file a formal grievance, please use our support portal.

Together we play.
United we win!

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