What is Alliance 4 All?
Alliance 4 All is a program designed to bring together the "4" participant groups in a soccer match -- coaches, players, parents and referees -- to "practice better sportsmanship". It is a collaborative effort developed by the Iowa Soccer Association, Kansas Youth Soccer and the Nebraska State Soccer Association.  To access the program's media, click on the Alliance 4 All logo above.

Who is involved with Alliance 4 All?
During spring 2011, Alliance 4 All was rolled out as a pilot program in four clubs.  All four are back on board for Fall 2011 and beyond, and we're now picking up other interested clubs.  If you're interested in joining the program, email Jenny.

As one of the states that developed Alliance 4 All, Iowa Soccer is an Alliance 4 All-Endorsed State and will conduct its programming in accordance with this status.  This fall the Iowa State Cup will be the first statewide program requiring participants to view the modules and make a pledge to their respective code(s) of conduct -- this includes our referees.

The program is centered on four brief, online education modules which serve as guides for ways to practice better sportsmanship. It will also strive to recognize the good sportsmanship that is being practiced, rather than focusing on policing behavior and penalizing offenders. Ultimately, the program’s success will hinge on the commitment of each individual to practice better sportsmanship, and our hope is that the materials we’ve developed will encourage and help people do so.

Clubs currently participating are Ames Soccer Club, CBYSA, Menace Soccer Academy, Muscatine Soccer Club and Norwalk Soccer Club.  Iowa Soccer is proud to announce that each has been declared an "Alliance 4 All-Endorsed Club".

Club members should click on their club's logo to the right to get started viewing your video.  At the end of the video, you'll be redirected to a page where you can select your online Alliance 4 All pledge which you submit electronically.  Iowa State Cup participants and referees should click on the Iowa State Cup logo to access the modules.

Why should I care about my behavior?
All you need to do is google "poor sportsmanship youth sports" to see the dizzying list of incidents throughout the years, and the repeated calls to action.

You are but one of many pledging throughout Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska to practice better sportsmanship in youth soccer. But YOU are only one of FOUR of the required equation.

Sportsmanship is the responsibility of all participants in a soccer match -- players, coaches, parents and referees. By understanding that each has a role and taking responsibility to do your part, we can add to the google search results for "good sportsmanship youth sports."