Club Standards & Reporting

Highline Premier FC is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional environment for players, families, staff, and volunteers. Clear expectations and transparent processes help ensure concerns are addressed thoughtfully, consistently, and with care.

This page outlines our shared standards and explains how families can raise concerns, seek support, and report issues when needed.

Our Shared Standards

Reporting Concerns

Start With Communication

Many questions or concerns can be resolved through direct conversation.

This is often the fastest and most effective first step.

• Begin with your team coach
• Program or age group leads may be included when appropriate
• Open communication often resolves issues quickly and constructively

Some situations require formal review or additional support.

Use the reporting tool for:

• Player safety or wellbeing concerns
• Harassment, discrimination, or misconduct
• Civil rights violations
• Situations where direct communication is not appropriate

How Reports Are Reviewed

Initial Review

• Reports are reviewed promptly by club leadership
• Safety-related concerns are escalated immediately
• Additional information may be requested as needed

• Matters involving policy or discipline are elevated appropriately
• The Board of Directors provides governance oversight when required
• Actions are guided by club policy and applicable regulations

Professional Boundaries

Highline Premier FC maintains clear professional boundaries to support trust, objectivity, and player-centered decision-making across all team environments.



Clear boundaries help ensure relationships remain appropriate, roles are well defined, and decisions are made consistently in the best interest of player development and fairness across the club.

Additional Policies

Highline Premier FC maintains a comprehensive set of policies and procedures designed to protect players, support families, and hold staff and volunteers to clear, enforceable standards. These policies are reviewed regularly, aligned with national governing bodies, and reinforced through required training and annual staff education.

All coaches, staff, and volunteers are required to complete SafeSport training annually, including electronic coursework each summer.  Additionally, coaches and staff attend an in-person policy review during staff meetings several times per year. Policies are aligned with requirements and guidance from US Club Soccer and US Youth Soccer, and are informed by best practices used by local school districts and youth-serving organizations.

Key policy areas include:

• SafeSport training, abuse prevention, and mandatory reporting
• Codes of conduct for coaches, players, families, and volunteers
• Disciplinary procedures and escalation protocols
• Medical response, injury reporting, and emergency action planning
• Expectations for supervision, communication, and professional conduct

Concerns related to any of these areas may be raised through direct communication or through the club’s formal reporting process. All reports submitted through the reporting tool are reviewed by the Executive Director and Board leadership and are investigated independently and confidentially, with appropriate follow-up and action taken when necessary.

Families with questions about how policies are applied are encouraged to reach out directly or submit a report to ensure concerns are documented and addressed.

Learn More About Club Governance

Highline Premier FC is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that provides oversight, financial stewardship, and long-term strategic guidance in partnership with club leadership.