Elite Soccer Academy has developed the Rule of Two Policy for the safety of our players and coaches in accordance with Canada Soccer’s Guide to Safety.
When an Elite Soccer Academy Coach, Volunteer Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager is in a potentially vulnerable situation with any Elite Soccer Academy player, two Persons of Authority must be present.
The Coaching Association of Canada’s Rule of Two, and Canada Soccer’s Rule of Two Guidelines state that there will always be two screened and NCCP-trained or certified coaches with an athlete in situations where the athlete is potentially vulnerable.
As Elite Soccer Academy strives to meet the highest standards possible, when 2 NCCP-trained or certified coaches are not available, a person of authority can be a screened Elite Soccer Academy coach (staff or volunteer), team official, staff member, and/or the player’s parent/guardian.
One–on–one interaction between a coach and an athlete, without another individual present, must be avoided in all circumstances except medical emergencies.
In any one-on-one situation with any Elite Player player, there must be a Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager of the same gender present, or the player’s parent/guardian must be present.
