So what do we ask?
First off, Silent Saturday does not apply to the U5 division where
our coaches and trainers may help direct the kids. Parents may cheer
and clap, but should not give soccer instructions.
U6 coaches may provide some limited directional instruction, but
should refrain from coaching players "on the ball," e.g., don't yell
"pass" or "shoot" to a player who has the ball. Parents should observe
our request for silent support.
Coaches and parents in all other divisions should observe our Silent
Saturday request for the day as best they can. Coaches should try not
coach or instruct the players during the flow of play. Coaches may talk
to the players regarding substitutions or positioning, and may speak
quietly to their players on the sidelines.
Referees will help remind coaches and parents about our Silent Saturday guidelines.
For older-aged teams, if you are playing outside Tustin or against a
team from another region, you should still follow our Silent Saturday
guidelines but consider letting the other team know what and why we are doing this before the game starts.
Maybe they'll decide to follow along. But even if they don't, at least
they'll appreciate and understand why our sideline is being so quiet.