AYSO Region 894 Coaches Meeting Spring Season Kickoff 27 February 2016

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1 AYSO Region 894 Coaches Meeting 2016 Spring Season Kickoff 27 February 2016

2 Regional Commissioner John Price

3 AYSO Vision Statement: To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children s lives. Mission Statement: To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO s Six Philosophies

4 AYSO s Six Philosophies Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development

5 Regional Board Regional Commissioner John Price Assistant RC Vacant Coach Administrator Peter McCoy Regional Coach Trainer Van Sullivan Peter McCoy Referee Administrator Chris Boyer Asst. Ref. Training Admin Aaron Luchini Dir. of Ref. Instruction Dowling Bowman Referee Assessment Douglass Vechinski Safety Director Rod Merritt Treasurer Rebecca Hammer Registrar Tiffney Etzel CVPA Meagan Ottum Fields Coordinator David Kennedy Equipment Manager Van Sullivan Regional Buyer/Uniforms Beth Sullivan Communication Coordinator Vacant Tournament Liaison Vacant EXTRA Program Coordinator Vacant Regional Auditor Vacant Webmaster Rod Etzel VIP Administrator Angela Southern 5

6 Division Coordinators U5 Co-Ed: Peter McCoy U6 Co-Ed: VACANT U8 Boys: VACANT U8 Girls: VACANT U10 Boys: VACANT U10 Girls: VACANT U12 Boys: VACANT U12 Girls: VACANT U14 Boys: Rachel Stewart U14 Girls: Rachel Stewart U16/U19: Peter McCoy 6

7 Division Coordinators 7

8 Coaches The Heart of AYSO Coaches are pivotal to providing the AYSO experience to players and parents You have the opportunity to build a child's self-esteem, help them learn new skills and just have a lot of fun Coaches are the persons best able to deliver the fun that our players and parents expect from AYSO!!!

9 Coach Duties and Responsibilities 1. It shall be the duty of each coach, referee, and official to: a.conduct himself/herself in a manner becoming a member of AYSO. b.comply with the AYSO Rules & Regulations and AYSO policies, including those related to registration, certification and training. c.encourage clean competition and good sportsmanship d.prohibit negative comments and complaints about officiating. e.present a healthy, athletic environment for team members by neither consuming alcoholic beverages nor using tobacco products during practices or games or in the immediate vicinity of the soccer fields.

10 Coach Duties and Responsibilities 2. It shall also be the duty of each coach to: a. Be trained consistent with the AYSO National Coaching Program standards for the age/skill level of the team he/she will coach; and train and coach the team to the best of his/her ability. b.remain within the coaches area during the game; a maximum of two coaches is permitted for each team. c. Limit his/her sideline participation during AYSO games to comments that are positive, instructional, and/or encouraging. d.upon team formation, and during all subsequent team gatherings, practices, scrimmages, and games (Regional, inter-regional, Area, Sectional, National and tournaments), have in his/her possession all forms, rosters, waivers and/or identification cards as may be required by AYSO policies so as to verify registration of team members or confirm volunteer qualifications.

11 AYSO Approach AYSO is about kids having fun and building community We do not try to simply win games, we try to deliver maximum fun for all the players Opposing coaches work together to deliver great game experiences Coaching is not about you or me it s about the children and the game A child s opportunity to be a child don t let the desire to win take away from that AYSO is a child centered program It s for the kids!!!

12 Our program s goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game. It s no fun to spend the game on the bench and that s no way to learn soccer! Play each player at least three quarters of every game, whenever possible. (No player plays 4 quarters if there s players that didn t play 3 quarters yet.) The "Everyone Plays" rule applies to all players, regardless of skill level or age, and regardless of the number of practices they attend. How Coaches Help Everyone Plays - Keep track of who s playing when AND where - Give all players a chance to play all positions at some point during the season - The same players should not always sit out the first quarter of each game AYSO s kids don t ride the bench they play!!

13 Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels. Most difficult philosophy to fulfill Kids develop at different rates and coach ratings from the past season may not be precise Varying degrees of coaching experience and/or ability Parents often don t understand why their kid cannot be on a team with their friends or a specific coach Instrumental in kids learning the game of soccer Win Some/Lose Some Winning all the time creates complacency and boredom Losing all of the time is disheartening Balanced Teams Allows kids to stretch to achieve and if the stretch they succeed AYSO s kids don t ride the bench they play!!

14 Open Registration Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut. Any child who wishes to play may do so, regardless of ability

15 Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl. Praise and positive encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. Instruction is for practice, not games. Positive Coaching OK to communicate tactical suggestions just so long as you don't do it continuously Do not try to teach positional play at a game by constant instruction Soccer is a Player's Game...once the game is underway the players are expected to make their own decisions as to the right thing to do in any situation, without interference from coaches or spectators The game is the teacher

16 Positive Coaching Don t shout - a shouter will inevitably get seriously involved in what's happening on the field, and eventually will let his guard slip and some not-quite-positive remark will emerge. Panic shouts of "Get it out of there!", "Shoot!", "Boot it!" just overload the players with noise. They rarely have any useful effect, except to make players feel more nervous and unsure of themselves. FIFA law states that a "coach may convey tactical instructions to his players during the match and must return to his position immediately after giving these instructions. Coach and the other officials must remain within the confines of the technical area AYSO defines the technical area as ten yards either side of the half-way line The spirit of the FIFA law is that coaches convey only occasional instructions to players and these are limited to "tactical", that is "off the ball" instructions. The expectation is that coaches use the game to observe their players in action and use what they see as feedback into the practice situation. Limit coach participation to positive instruction and encouragement

17 Positive Coaching Positive Instructive Encouraging

18 We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. The coach must place sportsmanship as one of his vital coaching philosophies and must fully understand that good sportsmanship will generate a more effective soccer team. Manage your parents. Good Sportsmanship No dissent with referees. Period. No blowouts - with the right management strategies, an otherwise lopsided, boring game can be managed to be close, and without asking players to hold back.

19 Good Sportsmanship If you have a weaker or stronger than average team, touch base with your upcoming opposing coach before game day. Give a heads-up so that both coaches can prepare for the possibility of dealing with the issue at the game. At the end of the game shake hands of opposing team and referees. Game cards with player rotation, score and coach signature will be collected by referees after every game Work collaboratively with other coaches to make sure all the kids have a great time.

20 Player Development We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. Region 894 Summer Soccer Camps Challenger Sports Summer Camp June 13 17, morning camp UK International Summer Camp July 11 15, evening camp

21 In my words and action, I pledge to: 1. Enthusiastically support and practice the AYSO Philosophies of: Everyone Plays, Open Registration, Balanced Teams, Positive Coaching and Good Sportsmanship. 2. Stay informed about sound principles of coaching and child development. 3. Respect the game and know the Laws. 4. Emphasize to my players that they must abide by the Laws of the Game at all times. 5. Develop a true respect for the judgment of all referees. 6. Develop a team respect for the ability of our opponents. 7. Ensure a safe environment for my players. 8. Never yell at or ridicule a player. 9. Always set a good example. AYSO Coach Pledge 10. Remember that soccer is a game and all games should be fun.

22 Referees Each team should have a trained referee A parent cannot jump in to help Coaches: we ask for your help in recruiting Ask the parents on your team Ask the older siblings of your team members (age 10+) Tell the parents: if the coach is also the referee, then there can be no coach during the game Referees responsible to control the games Be respectful Referees have the final say If you disagree with a call, handle it in an appropriate manner after the game do not interrupt the game unless there is an imminent safety concern 22

23 No Referee, Game Canceled Policy If a game does not have at least one referee by the deadline, the game will be canceled For games starting before noon, the deadline is 10pm the night before For games noon and after, the deadline is four hours before the start of game

24 Coach Administration Peter McCoy

25 Rainouts may or may not be rescheduled. Calendar February 27th, Saturday: Coach Meeting February 29th, Monday: Unified Practices start March 5 th, Saturday: U05/U06 Jamboree starts March 8 th 11 th Team Formation March 12 th, Saturday (Spring break): No games/u08, U10 Springfest March 19 th, Saturday (Spring break): No games/u12 Springfest March 21 st, Monday: U08-U12 Team practices begin March 26 th, Saturday (Easter): No games May 21 st, Saturday: Last games of Spring Season

26 Area Scheduling Meeting Division Coordinators March 6th, Monday: U12B (6:00 PM), U12G (8:00 PM) March 7th, Tuesday: U10B (6:00 PM), U10G (8:00 PM) March 10th, Thursday: U14B (6:00 PM), U14G (8:00 PM) March 11th, Friday: U16/U19 (7:00 PM)

27 Approved Volunteer Application Player Registration Forms Must have on hand at all practices, games and team activities Select practice days and times Equipment and Uniforms Attend required training and/or continued education Review AYSO rules, regulations and guidelines and/or call parents on your team and notify them of dates/times for parent meeting and practices (game schedules to be published) Explain AYSO philosophies Explain your coaching philosophy and player and parent expectations Recruit help for your team and the Region Team Manager Referees Coach Pre-Season Checklist

28 New for Spring 2016 Unified Practices Team Formation Springfest U10Play Heading

29 Unified Practices Boys Monday/Thursday 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Girls Tuesday/Friday 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM Endeavor; Crosswinds; Harvest Elementary Evaluations/Methods left up to coaches. Recommend evaluating in short sided games, NOT lines and drills. Balanced teams require the collective knowledge of the coaches. You need to attend as many in your division as possible.

30 Team Formation U12 Tuesday, March 8 th U10 Thursday, March 10 th U08 Friday, March 11 th Boys at 7:00 PM, Girls at 8:00 PM. Done via teleconference and Google Sheets

31 Springfest U08/U10 Saturday, March 12 th U12 Saturday, March 19 th Endeavor Elementary U08 Rules, No goalkeepers, 4v4 or 5v5 Teams split up at registration. Format will depend upon participation. Need coordination for U08 and U12!

32 U10Play U10 Boys beginning Wednesday, March 23 rd Endeavor Elementary 5:00 PM to dark (or everyone gets tired) U08 Rules, No goalkeepers, 4v4 or 5v5 Pick-up games. Short directed warm-up and then let the players play. Create teams to challenge but not overwhelm. Can we have U08Play and U12Play? Yes! Talk to Peter about coordinating it.

33 Heading Mandated through U.S. Soccer due to a lawsuit Deliberate heading banned for all U12 and below Heading restricted to 30 min/week and headers per player in U14. No restrictions on heading in games. No restrictions on heading in U16 and up. An indirect free kick will be awarded to the opposing team if a player age 10 or younger, deliberately touches the ball with his/her head during a game. The indirect free kick is to be taken from the place where the player touched the ball with his/her head. An indirect free kick awarded to the attacking team inside the opposing team s penalty area, must be taken on the penalty area line parallel to the goal line at the point nearest to where the player touched the ball with his/her head. 33

34 Team Management Peter McCoy

35 Parent Management Remember: the primary objective of AYSO is for the kids to have fun in a safe environment Recommend holding a Parent and player meeting Be aware that the kids are always watching set an example No yelling, no inappropriate language We take all complaints seriously and follow up on all of them 35

36 Communication with Parents We have the ability to send blasts directly to the parents However, we have MANY invalid addresses in eayso Please log into and verify that your address is correct Encourage the parents on your team to do the same Encourage parents to sign up for newsletter on website 36

37 Team Website Free AYSO team Share site from Shutterfly Send practice and game reminders, track player availability, schedule snack duties, include a calendar, task list, maps, weather, and safely add pictures and videos and more. Roster on team website is for your convenience only, final roster will come from us. Sites are secure and only accessible by members of the site. See for details

38 OR opt in via mobile by texting AYSO894 to 84483

39 Coach Training Curtis Walker

40 All head coaches and assistant coaches shall complete all training: AYSO Safe Haven (Referee Safe Haven does not satisfy this requirement) AYSO CDC Concussion Awareness (required annually) Age Appropriate Coach Course Beginning in 2010 coaching certification requirements were mandated by AYSO beginning with the U6 division. U8 (2011) U10 (2012) U12 (2013) Intermediate U14 (2014) Training Requirements Advanced U16/U19 (2016)

41 Training Requirements Online courses AYSO's Safe Haven Concussion Awareness Training U-6, U-8 and U-10 Online Coach AYSO ID Last Name All online courses must be completed before you attend your first practice U5/U6 Classroom Sunday, March 6, 2:00 PM to 4:00 Crosswinds Saturday, March 12, 2:00 PM to 4:00 Crosswinds U8 Classroom Saturday March 5th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 Crosswinds Sunday March 13th, 2:00 PM to 4:00 Crosswinds

42 U10 Coach and U10 Coach Field portion Sunday, March 6 th, 4:30 PM to 7:30 Crosswinds Sunday, March 13 th, 2:00 PM to 5:00 Crosswinds U12 Coach Course Training Requirements Saturday, March 5 th, 11:00 AM to 4:00 Crosswinds Wednesday, March 9 th, 6:00 PM to 9:00 Crosswinds (Classroom ONLY) All U10 and U12 Coaches must complete classroom/field prior to first game (March 14th)

43 Course Sign-Up

44 Course Sign-Up

45 Training Requirements

46 Meagan Ottum

47 Child and Volunteer Protection SAM Social Media "Buddy System" "It's not soccer, but..."

48 Safety Rod Merritt

49 Goal and Field Safety Goal safety is everyone's job - volunteers and parents need to be aware of the dangers. Never allow children to play on goals, and always exercise caution when transporting them. Securely anchor or counter-weight portable goals at all times. Never climb on the net or goal framework. Tip unused goals onto their goal face. Check all connecting hardware before every use. Replace damaged or missing fasteners immediately. Please notify us of any unsafe field conditions Inspect the fields before practices and games Resources on our website Field Inspection & Hazards Checklist Quick Reference Guide 49

50 CDC Heads Up Program Concussion Policy Raise awareness and increase safety State law requires training for all coaches every year and signed information sheets for each player (keep with white forms ) Coaches are required to complete an AYSO Incident Report whenever a concussion has been suspected and turn it into the Safety Director. Coaches must require a signed Participation Release Form from the parent/guardian before a player having a concussion or suspected of having a concussion is allowed to return to play. 50

51 If Concussion Suspected Player must be removed from play for the remainder of day Parents urged to seek professional medical treatment Parents must return signed Participant Release Form with concussion waiver with approval for clearance for player to return 51

52 Weather Safety When thunder is heard it is within striking distance seek shelter immediately. Lightning can strike as far as 10 miles from where it is raining. Do not restart games until no thunder has been heard for 30 minutes. If you can see it - flee it; if you can hear it clear it. 52

53 AYSO Incident Report An Incident Report is required whenever there is a serious incident involving AYSO participants, activities, facilities, or property including: Injuries Threats of bodily harm Fighting Property damage Hospitalizations Law Enforcement Lawsuits 53

54 Other Safety Reminders Players cannot wear any jewelry (watches, earrings, etc.) must be removed and not taped over No casts or splints No pets allowed at any fields No slide tackling for U10 and younger Must have 2 adults present at all times, one of whom must be a registered/trained/certified coach You should never be alone with a child You should have an adult present of the same gender as your team Parents should ensure that they are present to supervise their children or make arrangements to have another parent be responsible for their child Do not leave a child unattended make sure they are picked up by their parents before leaving the field 54

55 Safety Reminders

56 Equipment Van Sullivan

57 Other Items Each player must have a uniform to identify them from the other team During cooler weather warm clothes may be worn underneath the uniform Snacks Please make sure the fields are clean before you leave each practice or game we are able to graciously use our fields, but they don t belong to us. Assign a parent to be responsible each week to share the load. Ensure parents adhere to school/church rules (parking, playground, etc.) Games must start and end on time Avoid wear spots on fields during practice (goal area/center of field) 57

58 Fields David Kennedy cell:

59 Action Items Unified Practices! Team formation Contact parents Set practice schedule HAVE FUN!

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