Loudoun Soccer Mini Soccer Program

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1 Loudoun Soccer Mini Soccer Program Fall 2018 Pre-Season Coach Clinic Micros and Minis

2 Loudoun Soccer Mission and Philosophy To create soccer players, coaches, and teams of strong character, committed to achievement on the field and in our community. Developing Champions for Life

3 Loudoun Soccer Core Values Fun! It s why we play Integrity Character and Principled Fairness Sportsmanship and Inclusiveness Teamwork Stronger Together Stewardship of the Game and the Community

4 Loudoun Soccer Core Values Our actions as adult leaders in youth soccer: Live our Values Rep the Red

5 Welcome and Introduction Daryn Patricio: Mini Program Manager Dan Raben: Director of Player Development Key Volunteers Commissioners, AGCs

6 Today s Plan Welcome and Introduction Today s Schedule About Loudoun Soccer Website and Team Software Gear/Equipment Micro and Minis Format Saturday Sessions Q and A

7 Today s Schedule Saturday August 18: 8-9am: coach team management presentation/discussion (aud) 9-10:15am: coach meeting and equipment distribution (aud) 10:30-11:30am: coach on-field clinic (aux gym) 11:45am-12:15pm: special presentation Weeknight (8/20, 8/21, 8/22): 6-7:15 PM: admin meeting and equipment distribution 7:30-8:30 PM: team management presentation (aud/meeting room) 8:30-9:30 PM: on field clinic (gym)

8 About Loudoun Soccer Full Service Soccer Club Youth: ages 3-19 Rec, Travel, Adult, Special Needs nearly 9000 total players Professionally Operated 16 Administrative Staff 8 Technical Staff Members 60+ professional coaches and trainers

9 About Loudoun Soccer Massive Volunteer Effort 700+ Rec coaches 50+ Age Group Coordinators Board of Directors (7 members) Jr Board of Directors (13 members)

10 About Loudoun Soccer Loudoun Sports Park Home of Loudoun Soccer office Two full-sized lighted synthetic turf fields

11 Player Development Pathway Programs for all ages, abilities, and interest levels Age-appropriate curriculum

12 Player Development Pathway Travel program is organized by Birth Year, and Rec by Grade except: 7U Pre-Academy 8U Academy Rec All Stars 16U-19U SFL This disconnect is due to US Soccer rules

13 Fall 18 Advanced Player Options 8U Academy: players born in 2011 Old 1st graders/younger 2nd graders Pre-Travel program (Travel starts Fall 19) Professional coaches & full program Evaluations held in June and July 7U Pre-Academy: players born in 2012 Old K/young 1st graders Evaluations held in August Friday evening supplemental training

14 Player Development Pathway 12 Month Calendar of Opportunities for every level of skill and commitment Regular season (Fall and Spring) Supplemental programs Post season (Grades 3-8, 16U-19U) Summer, Winter and Holiday clinics

15 On-Field Seasonal and Annual Events Rec 1 Fall Festival and Spring Jamboree (Gr 1-2) Fall Classic and Spring Cup (Gr 3-6) Challenge 2 and Classic Playoffs (Gr 5-8) Loudoun Soccer College Showcase

16 Off-Field Seasonal and Annual Events Fall Kickoff Party (Sept 8) 5th Annual Soccer Ball /Casino Night (Nov 17) 2 nd Annual Golf Outing (April 22)

17 Our Website: Mini Pages

18 Our Website: Mini Coach Page

19 Our Website: Coach Ed

20 Our Website: Coach Ed Pre-Season Checklist and Welcome template here

21 Mini Coach Page: Online Log-In

22 Team Software: User ID and Password sent separately

23 Team Software: use filters to locate your team

24 Team Software: Roster and Medical Roster

25 Mass Use to communicate all team-related details ( Welcome template from Coaching Ed Resource Center): Session details (date, time, location) Items to bring Picture Day Healthy snack schedule Seasonal Reminders (arrival times, etc.)

26 Mass Feature in online software is flawed Recommended you use your own (Outlook, Gmail, etc.) Copy-and-paste from your team roster (easy to paste into Excel file) Be sure to Blind Carbon Copy Protects privacy of families Prevents inappropriate reply-to-all responses

27 General Reminders Team Officials Official Team Roster Medical Roster Weather and Field Conditions Gear and Equipment

28 Team Officials All Team Officials (head coach, assistant coach, etc.) MUST register and pass background check If another parent helps (assists, fills in one week for a game, etc.) They should register as an Ast Coach Background check is performed Notify your AGC AGC adds to roster DO NOT permit anyone to assist until they ve registered

29 Official Team Roster Rosters may change during the season Only players on your roster may practice or play with your team Playing unregistered players is a SERIOUS offense and liability New players must first register They will be placed according to our policies Do not promise them a spot on your team

30 Medical Roster Print a hard copy of your Medical Roster Ask families to share any additional issues privately so you re aware. Keep this document with you at all practices and games in case of emergency

31 Weather and Field Conditions Sign up for Rainedout.com for weather and field alerts Field closures typically determined by LCPR Heavy rain may close fields No training or games may occur once fields are closed Thunder/Lightning 30 minute delay In building or car not outside Account for ALL players if occurs We play in rain as long as the fields are open Coaches do not cancel Sat sessions Game Time decisions may occur

32 Gear and Equipment Distributed today make sure you receive it! Pre-School Items: Picture envelopes Coach shirt First Aid kit & ice packs * Jerseys for all teams delivered to fields on September 8 Pre-K and K Items: Picture envelopes Coach shirt Equipment bag 8 disc cones (4 of each) 4 vests Game ball First Aid kit & ice packs

33 Gear and Equipment Additional suggested items Ball pump More cones (if desired) Extra soccer ball(s) Uniforms Distributed at 9/8 session Player Awards Distributed by AGC distribute at final session Discount Weekend Aug 25-26

34 Gear and Equipment Players/families should provide their own: Uniform Properly inflated ball (size 3) Shin guards (mandatory) Weather-appropriate clothing Shoes (soccer cleats or gym shoes) Water

35 Gear and Equipment No jewelry permitted on field Earrings MUST be removed (tape or bandages not a solution) Cleats: cannot have front toe stud (football or baseball) Casts: hard materials properly covered and padded, allowed at discretion of referee

36 Updates and Changes Several recent changes by FIFA, US Soccer and VYSA, which we must follow: Mandatory Sex Abuse Prevention Training Heading Rule Modification Concussion Policy

37 Mandatory Sex Abuse Prevention Training (VYSA) Federal Law passed in Feb 2018 All vols, staff, board members, etc., must complete online video module Free through VYSA and Federal Law S.435 Protecting Young Victims from Abuse Prevention Systems to be sent to you later this month. Must be completed by October 1. Module and test = approx. 1 hr

38 No Heading (VYSA) Heading is prohibited 11U and below Both practices and games Loudoun Soccer: Grade 5 and below Limited heading in practices 12U-13U Loudoun Soccer: Grades 6-7 No restriction 14U-19U Loudoun Soccer: Grade 8, 16U-19U

39 Concussion Policy (VYSA) Any player suspected of sustaining should be removed from play That play is barred from returning that day ( when in doubt, sit them out ) Inform family explain symptoms Notify club office via designated form Family must provide return to play document from healthcare provider

40 Concussion Policy and Info Under Coaches Tab

41 Micro and Mini Season Details Key Dates Supplemental Program: 7U Pre-Academy Micro and Mini Formats Kindergarten Weeknight Practices Pre-K and K 3v3 Format Saturday Sessions Reminders

42 Rec Season Key Dates Sept 3: outdoor practices begin (K only) Sept 8: first game, Fall Kickoff Party Sept 15, 22, 29: Picture Day Sept 22: last day for Trainers (Pre-K and K) Sept 29: coaches on own (Pre-K and K) Oct 6: Columbus Day Weekend (sessions take place) Oct 20: last session of season Nov 17: Casino Night Dec 1: Sprig 2019 registration opens

43 Micros 3-4 Format Saturday sessions 7 weeks 9/8-10/20 45 minutes of activities Co Ed Trainer-led Coach s Role: Assist Trainer Team tasks and management (e.g. schedule details, healthy snacks)

44 Pre-K Minis Format Saturday sessions Co Ed 7 weeks 9/8-10/20 Trainer-led 3 weeks Coach-led 4 weeks 45 minutes last half is a game vs. another Pre-K team (3v3 split fields)

45 Pre-K Coach s Role Manage Team (e.g. healthy snack schedule) Oversee 3v3 game rotations, restarts, etc. Assist Trainer in first 3 weeks Lead sessions last 4 weeks

46 Kindergarten Minis Format Co Ed or Single Gender Meets 2x week Saturday sessions 7 weeks 4/14-6/2 Trainer-led 3 weeks Coach-led 4 weeks 60 minutes (last half 3v3 vs. another K team) Coach-led weeknight practice (M-Th) Begins week of 9/3

47 Kindergarten Coach s Role Manage Team (e.g. healthy snack schedule) Oversee 3v3 game rotations, restarts, etc. Assist Trainer in first 3 weeks Lead sessions last 4 weeks Lead weeknight practices

48 Kindergarten Weeknight Practices Teams assigned half-field for 1 practice days/times by club Practice Length: 60 minutes Issue with space (e.g. double-booked): resolve shortterm issue (cooperate with your fellow coach to share space), collect details, and notify office (jamie.rawson@loudounsoccer.com) to resolve issue.

49 Weeknight Practices: Blackout Dates and Weather Schools may close fields or parking lots when hosting events Blackout date list is posted online; however we are often informed late We appreciate your flexibility! Field Closures communicated via Rainedout.com DO NOT train on closed fields NO EXCEPTIONS

50 Pre-K and K 3v3 games Split your team into two squads Your squads will play against another team s squads on dual-field Use scrimmage vests You manage one field, Ast manages other

51 Pre-K and K 3v3 games Primary goal: keep the players moving Don t stop play unless necessary Rotate players every few minutes Brief half-time if needed Playing is fun! Lectures from coach are not! Restarts: roll the ball back on the field (NOT IN AIR)

52 3v3 Field Set-Up

53 3v3 Video

54 3v3 Troubleshooting Large rosters for each team (9+) play 4v4 One team is short borrow a player One player dominates roll the ball to other players to start They bunch up or only dribble don t worry about it they re 5 and 6 years old! They dribble or kick in the wrong direction don t worry about it they re 5 and 6 years old!

55 Saturday Sessions Parents MUST be present not a drop-off program Know your field location Arrive BEFORE the start time Start session on time When in doubt find the Lead Trainer

56 Saturday Sessions Schedule to Be Posted on or around Aug 29 Sept 8 details posted first Remaining schedule to follow Head coaches with multiple teams are de-conflicted

57 Saturday Sessions Last Minute Changes may Occur Cancellations via Rainedout.com Location changes via Coaches do not cancel sessions we play in light rain!

58 Remember!!! Live our Values Fun! It s why we play Integrity Character and Principled Fairness Sportsmanship and Inclusiveness Teamwork Stronger Together Stewardship of the Game and the Community Rep the Red

59 Resources Your Age Group Coordinator Program Director: Daryn Patricio Director of Player Development: Dan Raben Trainers on Saturday Your fellow coaches

60 Q & A Questions Concerns Issues Raffle Time!!!