In this program we continue with the problem of unacceptable behaviour by parents and coaches toward junior players and referees.
We have previously listend to the English FA's "Respect" campaign media on this subject. They take it very seriously and so they should.
In Australia, the FFA has made no real effort to confront these issues on a National and federation member level. That is not to say each State / Territory is not concerned for these matters, they are, but we have no unified national approach. It is a serious ommission on the part of the FFA.
In this program, we listen to media produced by that innovative US State football orgainsation Georgia Soccer, titled "Attitudes". Its first rate.
Here is the Georgia Soccer Mission:
“Georgia Soccer provides ethical leadership and fair standards to support development and growth of soccer as a life-long sport for all who love the Game.”
Georgia Soccer describes itself this way:
Georgia Soccer is the authorized state youth and adult association for Georgia within the United States Adult Soccer Association, United States Youth Soccer Association, and through them is part of the United States Soccer Federation (USSF). Also, Georgia Soccer serves as the official National State Association of USSF making it responsible to act on behalf of USSF and provide licensing courses for coaches and certification courses for referees.
In turn, the United States Soccer Federation is the recognized national soccer association within the Federation International de Football Association (FIFA), the worldwide governing body for soccer. Essentially, we serve affiliated member organizations throughout Georgia in both program and administrative support activities.
All of our affiliates organize and operate their own programs. Our assistance primarily helps strengthen their ability to provide good, well-rounded soccer experience for their membership. Most importantly, our youth & adult soccer affiliates benefit most by sharing their experiences and knowledge with each other.
If want to know more about Georgia Soccer go to http://www.georgiasoccer.org/default.aspx
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