OTP Rules of Style
7/27/08
Rule #12: Don't spend more time shopping for soccer gear than you do practicing with a ball. (Best dressed bench player is not something to strive for.)
Rule #13: If you repeatedly sky shots over the crossbar, why do you look so angry and disappointed? It happened the last 32 times you shot.
Rule #14: Know when to celebrate your goals.
Scored a great goal? Celebrate within reason.
Scored a tying goal? Celebrate within reason.
Scored a tap in goal? No more than a fist pump is allowed.
Scored a lucky goal? Don't act like you planned it. We all know the truth..
Whiffed at the ball, but it still went in with your plant foot? Don't celebrate.
Scored a goal but are still losing by 3 or more? Don't celebrate.
Scored by chipping the keeper? Feel free to make fun of him.
Rule #15: If when asked who is the best soccer player you respond "David Beckham", keep reading. You have much to learn.
Rule #16: If you ref... don't try to chit-chat with the players. It's annoying.
Rule #17: If you coach.. don't make your players run 20 laps around the field. We all know they do nothing in terms of conditioning.
Rule #18: If you're ever in a "soccer is for wusses" dicussion... don't argue. Simply convince them to come try it once at practice. They won't last 10 minutes.
Rule #20: If you chose to wear #10 on your jersey, you better not suck.
Rule #21: Don't worry about style or looking good while you play.. it's just a game right?
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