14 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ,

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1 PHONE FAX WEB 14 Depot Square, Montclair, NJ,

2 Mission Statement Soccer Domain Football Club (SDFC) was established for the specific purpose of developing a competitive youth soccer program whose goals are to develop players and teams that can compete at state, regional, and national levels. The realization of these goals will be accomplished within the proper framework of developing character traits such as self-esteem, confidence, leadership and sportsmanship. Achievement of these objectives will be reached through the mature behavior, high level of training and exemplary conduct of the coaches, parents, and officials of the Club. The SDFC program aspires to create an environment within which: - Players will be given the opportunity to learn the sport of soccer through the development of individual skills, fitness, teamwork, and fair play. - Players will reach their maximum potential as individuals and athletes through coaching, competition, friendships, and commitment - to themselves, their teammates, and the game of soccer. - The sport of soccer will be utilized to teach life's important values including integrity, honesty, dedication, teamwork, and respect for the laws of the games.

3 Expectations of a Soccer Team Definition of Team: A team is a small number of people with complementary skills who are committed to a common purpose, performance goals, and approach for which they are mutually accountable." (Katzenbach and Smith, 1993) In soccer, there are basic characteristics that differentiate a group of players from a soccer team. Common Purpose In teams, there is an understanding that mutual support is important for the accomplishment of team and individual player goals. You do not sacrifice your responsibility for supporting the team for your own individual agendas. Through mutual support great achievements are made with a team. A Sense of Ownership Each player feels a sense of ownership in their respective positions for the goals and achievements of the team. Players, coaches, and parents demonstrate a commitment to the principles and goals of the team. Creativity Each player contributes to the overall success of the team and individual player development through the application of their own individual talents, experience, knowledge and creativity to objectives. Communication Each player on a team should feel trust to communicate feelings, questions, observations and opinions to hold themselves and others responsible for individual and team performance. As with any group conflicts will arise, when you are a part of a team you view conflicts as an opportunity for growth and creativity for new ideas. Conflicts should be resolved quickly in a direct constructive manner. Personal Support Each player on a team should feel supported for individual growth and development. Respect Each player on a team has an assumption of good faith and competence in another person and in one s self. Depth of integrity, trust, complementary moral values, and skill are necessary components. Leadership On a soccer team, players work in a structured environment, they know what boundaries exist and who has final authority. The coach sets agreed high standards of performance and he / she is respected via active, willing participation.

4 Program Goals SDFC is a soccer development program aimed at competing at the highest level of competition. The program is designed to select the best players available at try-out and provide a training regime that will improve them as players and in turn, improve the team. The focus is still on technical development throughout their time with SDFC. Match Playing Style The team will be encouraged to play an attacking style based upon possession and confident ball movement in all positions. The style will be based around playing out of the back and through midfield and developing the variation in tempo when to play patient, when to play quick. Position Specific A team must be organized defensively, keeping their specific positions in the formation. However, players will look for spaces and movements to support forward when attacking by moving away from their original positions. Players in ALL positions have to be confident in playing both sides of the ball. It s important for the individual players to recognize the importance of their role when the team has possession and when the opposition has possession. Physical The physical components at this age will be based on improving the A, B, C s Ability, Balance, Co-ordination through soccer specific training activities.

5 U13 Girls Expectations: Players TECHNICAL Players should be able to reach 60 Juggles. Players should be increasing the dynamism of their touches, with rhythm and bursts of speed. Players should be comfortable playing under pressure with 1, 2, 3 touch. Players should have an advanced array of striking the ball techniques and knowledge of application. TACTICAL ATT: Increased level in speed of play, bringing in the use and awareness of rhythm. Players should be comfortable beating players 1v1 and identifying passing options upon receiving the ball PHYSICAL PSYCHOLOGICAL DEF: Continued development in pressure, cover, balance and recovery. Developing ABC s including change of direction and footwork. Developing maximum speed. Players playing with head up/scanning. Team leaders helping to guide players with equipment, practices etc. Players driven to have an impact, playing and training with purpose and wanting to get on the ball. Players watching 1 full game per week on TV. Positive communication with team mates, praise, guidance and game information. GK & CB controlling defense squeezing up.

6 U13 Girls Expectations: Coach TECHNICAL Include skill maintenance in warm ups, 1v1 challenges and incorporate to main themes. Players need to be encouraged to take ownership of their 1v1 skills through practice in their own time. Increased focus on passing technique, possession and attacking as a team, working on tempo. Players developing ability to play in tight areas. Players should recognize the weight of their pass required for teammate to perform the next action effectively. Utilize game pictures and small group combination play to continue technical practice for passing & receiving. TACTICAL Most practices going towards goal against pressure. ATT: At U12, creating technical players able to play within the SDFC Style of Play is still the priority. While more input will be given towards style of play, the technique of performing these actions must remain the priority. Players must be aware of how to utilize their strengths and their responsibility during team attacking. Engaged in the play to adjust angles with every moment. Proactive not reactive! PHYSICAL DEF: Players must be aware of their individual defensive responsibility and positioning which changes constantly during the game. Footwork activities (incorporated into ball work warm up) should be part of a session for minutes per week. Maximum speed & reaction should be tested and monitored through activities and team sprint races. (Once per week to develop players fast twitch fibers against the competition of faster team mates). PSYCHOLOGICAL Players must be playing with their head up, test them during technical and game related practices. Activities given for players in groups to set up and organize themselves. Concentration should be tested and developed through organization of practice, with players not always having a ball at their feet but having to remain alive to be in an opportunity to receive it. Players should be allowed time to play and figure out problems themselves rather than being spoon fed all the time. If something breaks down allow them time to work it out. Step in if too much time wasted. Repetitive use of SDFC Buzz Words & EYE CONTACT!

7 U13 Girls Expectations: Team Game Play WARM UPS Commence 45mins prior to the game. Equipment neatly lined up (behind bench if present). Technical: Skills warm up, finishing with small sided game (create overloads for attacking success). TACTICAL FORMATION ATT: Team displaying ability and awareness of how and when to combine in line with the style worked on at training. DEF: Applying pressure high up the field, develop basic awareness of when to drop through coaching in the game. TEAM TALK KO/HT Defenders aware of when to clear the ball and when to play out of the back. Upbeat communication, short and to the point. Use tactics board for visuals. Encourage players to play with their HEAD UP so they can make decisions when to go forward/when to turn. Enforce not focusing on win but working hard and trying to play the SDFC way. If played with style and effort then wins will come but more importantly we improve as individuals and a team. TEAM SELECTION FULL TIME Not equal playing time goal is to give each player 50% of the game. For factors which may affect this please see code of conduct. Exceptions to the rule are State Cup game and National Competitions. Line Up: Players & coach to shake with opposition, coaches and officials before returning for short debrief.

8 SDFC Club & Player Relationship We WILL aim to provide: Qualified coaches with experience in professional youth development Approachable staff who are open to players and parents seeking guidance Age/ability appropriate player and team development through structured and organized practices A training environment that allows players to be creative without fear of making mistakes Additional training opportunities Access to some of NJ s finest all weather training facilities and modern training equipment Regular communication and organized approach to the overall functioning of the program Physiological, psychological and nutritional guidance Entry to high level tournaments on a state, regional and national level Coach feedback and evaluations Player/team goal setting and self evaluation to develop the intelligent player Fair and appropriate playing time (at the coach s discretion) Development of the whole individual through the medium of sport The promise to challenge ourselves to constantly improve We will NOT: Allow players to play the positions they want at the expense of the team and their development Compromise the greater good of team or club to satisfy a player/parent. Sacrifice the development of the players/team for win/loss records

9 What we expect from an SDFC Player: SDFC soccer players will work with their coaches to develop qualities such as sportsmanship, self-esteem, and camaraderie with fellow athletes, and develop a lifelong love for the game of soccer. Commitment to the SDFC code of conduct, training program and game schedule. Any possible absences must be communicated to the coach prior to the event. Professional punctuality: Arrive 15 minutes prior to start of training, 45minutes prior to games (properly equipped upon arrival) A professional attitude at training and games: Respect, 100% effort (always try your best!), concentration, and confidence to ask questions Immaculate appearance when representing SDFC: Clean/polished cleats, correct uniform (training/game day/travel uniform), shirts tucked in, socks pulled up. A kitbag checklist will be provided- cleats, inflated ball, pump, drink etc. Dedication to the game of soccer: watch live games on TV, practice/play soccer at home and with friends in free time Professional preparation: eat the right foods at the right time, appropriate rest and recovery etc. Challenge yourself to improve! The criteria listed are in the best interests of YOU becoming the best player you can possibly be! Failure to exhibit appropriate behavior while representing SDFC will be result in disciplinary action at the coaching staff s discretion.

10 Playing Time Playing time is often the barometer the players and parents use to define how well their child is doing on the team. Through the 3v3 play and progression to 8v8 the aim is for all players to play for at least 50% of each game. Playing time is at the discretion of the coach, based upon the educational flow of the game. It will NOT be relevant to the score line!

11 Schedule for 2015/16 All events listed below are subject to change based on the needs of the teams. Summer 2015 Combined Team/Age Group Training Sessions (July/August) Optional pay to play tournaments Optional pay to play camps Fall 2015 EDP 11v11 Training 3 x per week Winter 2015/16 Training 1 x per week indoors Optional pay to play tournaments Spring 2016 EDP 11v11 Training 3 x per week Additional 11v11 Scrimmages *Any additional activities will incur an additional fee to cover coaching fees, tournament entry and administration. 11v11 The team will play 11v11 full time (apart from indoor/winter tournaments)

12 Parent/Fan Support Conduct during games Parents/fans understand that once the game begins, their role is to support the athletes and the coaches. Parents/fans are not to interfere or undermine, in any way, the play of the game. Parents are expected to follow S.A.G.E. (set a good example) sportsmanship guidelines at all times. Parents who "sideline" coach and/or act in an un-sportsmanlike manner, risk having their child "benched" by the coaching staff until the problem is corrected. Further action may be taken if necessary Parents are expected to refrain from remonstrating with the referee s. We are 100% confident that the game officials WILL make mistakes. By complaining about decisions we are only detracting attention away from the game and the player, and may even lead to the referee favoring the opposition. Positive parents have the ability to see past short term blips and focus on long term development. Ask questions on the way to the match ask what they are going to work on during the match. Don t tell them what they need to work on that is the coaches job. Be patient and persistent. Players will learn from mistakes provided they are given the correct environment. When player do not achieve success or meet their goals on the first try, it is important that you are patient and encourage them to keep working hard and try again. Parent Volunteer Participation SDFC aim to keep player/parent costs at a minimum, while still aiming to provide the maximum experience for its players. With this in mind, a parent of each player is required to volunteer within their team s organization, management, and structure. There are many roles that parents volunteers have to take on in order for their child s team to be successful. Please be aware that every parent will be asked to volunteer at some point. Every parent is expected to help with the set-up and break-down of fields/goals at the beginning and end of each game if needed. Parents may, at some point, be required to coordinate and participate in fundraising activities for the benefit of the team. Fundraising Players, parents and coaches are all encouraged to support the team in their fundraising activities. In order to support the financial needs of an elite youth soccer team, throughout 2015/16 and beyond, SDFC will search to raise money through: Fundraising activities (sales, car washes etc.). Corporate sponsorship Any other ideas would be greatly received.

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14 Game Day & Practice Conduct Uniforms and equipment All players are expected to have a soccer ball and source of fluid (preferably water) for all training sessions and games, and soccer player equipment, which includes; cleats, shin guards, indoor soccer shoes and possibly turf shoes. Training SDFC training uniform Game days arrive with full uniform. SDFC training top must be worn before, after and between games Arrival times All players are expected to arrive to all practices and games at the appropriate times. Unless stated by the coach, SDFC players should adhere to the following guidelines (the coach should be informed prior to the event if he player is going to be late) Coach Availability Coaches will not be available for parent discussions or meetings 24 hours prior and 24 hours post each game. Practice o 15-minutes before start of the session o On arrival players will be fully prepared, ready to start the session on time. o In the build up to the session starting, players perform either: Juggling or keep-away in small groups Games/scrimmages o 30-minutes before kick-off o Players should be fully prepared (cleats, shin pads on etc.) 30 minutes prior to kick off o Juggling on arrival Additional activities Players will be encouraged to support their training with additional self-activities/learning. Watching professional soccer games (live or on TV) Read about soccer (internet/newspaper/magazines) Watching non-professional or youth soccer games Backyard training players take the time to practice individual skills/techniques on their own Pick-up soccer players join with friends to play fun/self-organized games & scrimmages

15 Club Contacts Technical Director: Kieran Patrick Director of Coaching (Boys): Paul Nash Director of Coaching (Girls): Richard Bentley