As an affiliate of the Columbus Crew's Youth Development System, we can both expand and enhance the opportunities made available to our members.

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3 As an affiliate of the Columbus Crew's Youth Development System, we can both expand and enhance the opportunities made available to our members. By becoming part of one of the most innovative and comprehensive player development systems in the country, our program provides outstanding instruction, exposure, opportunity and experience, as each player in the organization benefits from Crew coaching connections at every level of the Club. Following a consistent philosophy and age appropriate curriculum throughout the affiliate network and a commitment to continuing education for all Crew Juniors coaches.

4 Recreational Programs Spring Season + Crew Soccer Rocks Night Fall Season + Tournament High School Spring and Fall Recreational Summer Camp BOOT Re/BOOT Shoe Exchange Program Party on the Pitch Summer movie night Winter Indoor Futsal

5 Volunteer Board We Need You! Please consider helping us keep our organization healthy and fun. Volunteers are needed in several areas, and absolutely no soccer experience is required. Specific positions we need help with include: Treasurers CPA, Bookkeeper Pubic Relations/Multimedia Specialist New Program Committee Chairs Commissioners Committee Members (non-voting members)

6 Program Breakdown Spring Season Games 3 Mini-Camp Trainings (most divisions) High School Program with All-Star Game Summer Camp Run by our Technical Trainers Fall Season Games 1 Mini-Camp (most divisions) End of Season Tournament (U7-U14) High School Program with Tournament

7 Fall 2016 Key Dates Parent/Coaches Meeting Monday 8/15 U10-U14 games begin on Saturday 8/20 U6-U8 games begin on Saturday 9/10 U5s begin on Monday 9/12 & Tuesday 9/13 High School games begin on Sunday 9/11 Mini-Camp Trainings begin 9/6 U4s start on Tuesday 9/6 and Thursday 9/8 Picture Day (U6-U14) is Saturday 9/17 Games may be cancelled/rescheduled due to inclement weather. The first cancelled game will not be rescheduled; subsequent games will be.

8 Practice Formats Practice times per session/number per week U5/U6: min. max (1 day per week) U7/U8: min. max (1 day per week) U10/12/14: min. (1-2 days per week) Coaches determine practice time & locations Coaches will have practice pre-plans and run practices that are developmentally appropriate

9 2016 FALL VOLUNTEER COMMISSIONERS Division: Name: U4 Coed Patrick McQuillan U5 Boys Anna Yarnal U5 Girls Anna Yarnal U6 Boys Todd Schluter U6 Girls Daniel Brandmeyer U7 Boys Jamey Lankford U7 Girls Jamey Lankford U8 Boys Jennifer Kirts U8 Girls Jennifer Kirts U10 Boys Daniel Brandmeyer U10 Girls Daniel Garman U12 Boys Michael Durand U12 Girls Michael Durand U14 Coed Christina Frost High School Chris Frost

10 Coaches/Trainers Required Courses Kid Safe Risk Management Form NFHS Concussion Course 30 minute online Both coaches must complete both activities above your completed certificate to our compliance coordinator Anna Yarnal at Both of these links can be found under the Coaches Corner link on the website. BOTH courses MUST be completed before you have any contact with our recreational players.

11 Practices / Games Coaches determine practice nights and locations. Weeknight games for all age groups plus Saturdays (except U4 and U5) Number of practices per week is determined by age group. Additional practice days can be added for age groups U10 and up. No practices at Oak Grove Please respect the neighborhood parks, we are guests in these neighborhood parks

12 Mini-Camp Format 4-5 Trainers per age group Training Stations format Each age group will be broken into groups of players Each player will spend minutes at a station, then change Each session will end with a small sided game/scrimmage that is appropriate to the age Team coaches are welcome to watch, participate, and help Players should wear uniforms and bring a soccer ball and water bottle

13 Mini-Camp Schedule Updated: August 30 DAY DATE DIVISION TIME DIVISION TIME Tue Sept. 6 U6 Girls 6:45-7:45 Wed Sept. 7 U7 Boys 5:45-6:45 U7 Girls 6:45-7:45 Thur Sept. 8 U6 Boys 6:45-7:45 Mon Sept. 12 U8 Girls 5:45-6:45 U8 Boys 6:45-7:45 Wed Sept. 14 U10 Girls 5:45-6:45 U10 Boys 6:45-7:45 Mon Sept. 19 U5 Boys 6:00-6:30 U12 Boys 6:45-7:45 Tues Sept. 20 U5 Girls 6:00-6:30 U12 Girls 6:45-7:45 Mini-Camps are held in the green space behind the central CUSA shelter at Oak Grove Park. (U5 mini-camps are at their game fields.) Players should wear their uniforms, bring a soccer ball, water bottle and arrive 15 minutes early.

14 Mini-Camp Schedule Updated: August 30

15 Coaching Objectives To provide a fun learning environment for the development of all interested soccer players. We place an emphasis on encouraging technical ability in this organization as we believe that is the key to creating players who love the sport and who can improve and move on to different levels. Provide an opportunity for coaches, parents and players to learn new ways of training

16 Guidelines for Practices/Games Fun, Fun, Fun No laps, no lines, and no lectures Activities vs. drills Practices planned prior to practice Have needed equipment Coaches positive behavior on and off field Competition Recreational level!! Parent education

17 Nate Bias Director of Player Development Manages all training staff Developing Coaches Corner with age group specific training, including written plans and new video library Training programs designed by age group Utilize YouTube channel for visual trainings Coaches: please note that we will reimburse for your License courses (YM, F, E Reimbursed*) *With additional commitment to our program

18 New Recommendations from the US Soccer Federation with respect to eliminating heading the ball for players under 11 and selective reduction for ages 11-13

19 Where Do I Play? Oak Grove is Broken down into different sections for different field sizes. 40s fields West side as you drive in. Mostly used by U10/U12 50s fields centrally located in the middle of Oak Grove. These are 11v11 fields U14 & High School 60s fields East side of park; abuts Gebhart Road. Fields U7/U8 Fields U5/U6 **** U4s & Mini Camps will take place on the Central Resting Area **Do Not Park On Gebhart Road**

20 Safety Plans Concussion Awareness Coaches Education Return to Play It s the law in the State of Ohio! Weather Thunder / Lightning 30 minute policy Must be under a shelter or in a vehicle. Standing on the sidewalk or the side of the field is not acceptable. This includes all functions with Centerville Rec Players Games / Mini-Camps / Practices Field Conditions and Goals (do not hang on goals) Traffic Safety Lots of moving cars and kids Injury / Sports Team First Aid Kits / Ice Packs in Coaches Bags Player Equipment: Shin guards are required under socks No earrings / bracelets / watches No front toe or metal cleats (no football or baseball style) No casts or rigid splints of any kind

21 U4 Program 32 Participants, 2 sessions 8:1 Ratio with Trainers Dutch Style Soccer No Teams + Small Groups = More Touches with the Ball = More Fun! 2 Sessions Offered in Spring & Fall

22 Party on the Pitch Family Fun Night at Oak Grove Fall date/time to be determined Large 20 movie screen shown on stadium field Blanket Zone, bring a chair or sit in the bleachers On-field activities Movie shown rain or shine Kids activities Small sided soccer games, kick booth & corn hole, etc.

23 It s for the kids & the love of the game! Our organization is 100% volunteer driven

24 Centerville Rec centervillesoccerstartshere.com CentervilleRecreationalSoccer Utilized for U4 Communications