FC Alliance encourages parents to volunteer and participate in their team and club activities.  However, all parents who volunteer for player events -- even team bake sales --  have to obtain a Risk Management clearance from the Washington State Patrol.  To get that clearance, simply go to http://fcalliance.bonzidev.com/home.php  .  Click on the Volunteer link, and follow the instructions.  Your clearance just takes a couple of days.

The support of the parents is a vital aspect of FC Alliance Soccer. Our players need to hear positive reinforcement throughout the course of the matches. A parent’s positive support can sometimes be the difference in the extra effort the players put forth in a match which could translate into a win.

On the flip side negative parent behavior towards our players, coaches, opponents and referees can lead to an adverse effect for our players. Let’s remember that these players are young, still very impressionable, and in the developmental stages of their soccer growth.

We would encourage that our focus not be so much on the end result being a win or loss, but that our players are showing signs of improvement through training and matches over the fall and spring seasons. Let’s allow the officials to officiate, the parents to lend positive support, the coaches to coach and most importantly the players to enjoy playing.