Club Philosophies

Although we are affiliated with many different leagues, it is important to note that we are our own club. After years of thought and careful planning, and based on my own youth experiences, I felt that a name should say much more than just the name of the team. I feel that the name 'Outlaws' carries a Kansas City flare and belief that with players from both Kansas and Missouri the club achieve notoriety at tournaments when we are representing the best in Kansas City soccer. We've been encouraged by many players about the greatness of the club name and the distinct notoriety we have achieved from it. Because it is such a descriptive name, everyone knows just who is an 'Outlaw.'

Commitment

You have made a long term commitment to your team, your coaches, your family and yourself. That means you should attend every practice, game and tournament, even when you would rather be doing something else. You are an important part of your team and without you the team won't be complete. Any member with 3 unexcused absences may be asked to leave the team. Coaches may set their own attendance requirements for special occasions. Of course, if you are sick or out of town and your pre-notify your coach, you will be excused. Please notify all of these absences with a phone call or a note. We repeat: if you are not going to be able to attend an event, please notify your coach as early as possible so that they may adjust.

Communication

Obviously, it is not easy to communicate with all families. We write lots of emails and provide monthly calendars. It is the parents' responsibility to be pro-active in obtaining any needed club information! We rely on parents to help with phone call chains. For any organization to be effective, everyone must do their part. If you ever have a question or concern, please do not hesitate to contact your team manager. Working together, we can solve most anything. But we must communicate effectively. Please be part of the solution not the problem.

Attitude (Players & Parents)

You are expected to do more than learn and perform; that is only part of a your job. Positive attitudes help you and others around you feel better. You can make a difference. Work daily to be the best person you can be!

Self-discipline

Self-discipline is an essential element in achieving high self-esteem and teamwork. When a player misbehaves, that player is given a choice: They may correct their behavior or take a time-out. If the player chooses to correct his or her behavior, they may continue to participate. If the player does not correct their behavior, he or she will have a time-out. At the end of the time out, the players' coach will ask the player if he or she understands why they had a time-out. Then the coach will ask the player if the player wants to tell their parents or if the player would like the coach to tell his or her parents for them. After the player rejoins their team from the time-out, if the player continues to misbehave, the player will sit out the rest of the practice. If this happens, the player and the coach will talk to the parents together after practice. Any member who continues to cause disruptions may be asked to leave the team.

Club Excellence

• Players are expected to train at home. Tools will be taught during practice that should be practiced at home. Precious time at practice will be used for skills and tactics, running and fitness is expected to be performed on your own.
• Each Outlaws member will be required to wear their club trainning equipment (not your game uniform!) at each practice.
• Outlaws coaches are not a baby sitting service. Players must be willing to listen and participate at practice.

Uniforms

Whenever you wear your uniform, you represent the Outlaws Soccer Club. Therefore, uniforms are only be worn to pre-scheduled Outlaws events. DO NOT WEAR ANY PART of your uniform (jersey, shorts, shorts, socks) anywhere else. Uniforms should be kept neat and clean at all times. Polish shoes frequently. Keep your gear looking neat. After events, if you plan to enjoy the festivities, PLEASE change out of your uniform. Outlaws T-shirts (not uniforms) may be worn to school.

Tournaments

The club will attend as many tournaments as possible, decided by the parents of each team. The Outlaws goal is to attend these tournaments together as a club. Specific teams will be designated as tournament teams only. These teams, mostly older will not play leagues, they will only attend tournaments. This allows these teams to compete at an even higher level of competition. It also allows for a few free weekends for the parents and the costs are comparable to those of league play. It is the goal for every Outlaw team to reach this highest level.