Coaches Meeting Fall /28/17

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1 Coaches Meeting Fall /28/17

2 Agenda Fall Season Development Columbus Day Tourney Breakout Sessions Equipment Distribution

3 The Purpose of the Natick Soccer Club is to promote and enhance the game of soccer for the youth of the Town of Natick

4 Programs for Players Kinderkicks Intramural Grades 1-4 Travel Grades 3-8 High School Grades 9-12 TOPS Grades K-8

5 IM Play Format Grade 1 plays a 4v4 format using pug goals and no goalies. Coaches serve as referees. Grade 2 plays a 5v5 format with a goalie and a referee. Grade 3/4 plays a 7v7 format with a goalie and a referee. Saturdays Games between 8 am 2 pm Results Neutral Referees for Grades 2-4 No NSC scheduled make-ups Take roster to games Both head and ass t coaches should be on roster

6 Key Changes to Fall 2017 Season is 8 games instead of 9 Season starts one week after Travel Sept. 16 (allows for additional week for manage swaps and player conflicts) All players required to provide 2 practice days No specific coach requests to be accepted Teams to have a balanced school representation Limit or minimize carpool requests

7 IM Timeline Week of 8/15 Coaches Finalized Week of 8/22 Draft Teams formed 8/24 Registration Closed (New players only to be added if not impact to current teams) 8/26 Rosters released to Coaches Week of 9/4 Swaps finalized Week of 9/4 First Practice Week; Schedules Released Week of 9/11 Teams Final no additional Swaps 9/16 First Game 11/11 Last Game

8 Intramural Program Intramural Director Vikas Gulatti Girls 1 Director Ric Leeds Girls 2 Director Sarah Bell Girls 3/4 Director Ken Boggis Boys 1 Director Meg Kiely Boys 2 Director Kelli Costello Boys 3/4 Director Everett P an

9 Travel Program Games begin on Saturday, September 9 th Refer to website for all game info Contact coaches in your section proactively to coordinate details Bring two rosters, coaching card and lanyard to every game Please be sure we have your assistant(s) on the roster Report scores to BAYS section Captain within 24 hours

10 Travel Program Contacts TRAVEL DIRECTOR Bill Chase Girls 3/4 Director Ken Boggis Girls 5 Director John Donovan Girls 6 Director Erik Hacker Girls 7/8 Director Mike Krawshuk Boys 3/4 Director Amy Smith Boys 5 Director Garrett Mann Boys 6 Director Pete Henderson Boys 7/8 Director Todd Dalhausser

11 Professional Development Increased Partnership with GPS More time from DOC - Luke Rothero 2-3 PDOs every week

12 Development Technical Training Centers (TTCs) Team TTCs (Sargent) All Grade 1 Grade 5 teams can participate (IM & Travel) Starts September 11 th (week 2) Contact your age-group coordinator to participate You do not need to reserve a field Drop-off TTCs schedule TBD Roving PDO s for Travel Games and Practices Provide assistance with at least one game (they can help!) Assist with practice as availability permits Director of Coaching - Luke Rothero: lrothero@globalpremiersoccer.com

13 Development Advanced Player Skills Programs Wednesdays Cole South Shooting and Finishing (Gr3 Gr8) Goalkeeper (all ages) Roving PDO s to help with IM games Lead warm-ups Provide suggestions & tips New! Thursdays Targeted weekly clinic for travel groups under the lights Week 2 = Gr3 Travel Week 3 = Gr4 Travel Week 4 = Gr5 Travel Etc. New!

14 Rose Lavelle is one of the top young players in the U.S. WNT player pool. She was called up to train with the full U.S. Women's National Team for the first during the final four matches of its Women s World Cup Victory Tour in December of 2015 and made her debut during the 2017 SheBelieves Cup. Rose Lavelle ran clinic -Date: 8/30 -Time: 5pm 6pm - Grades 5-8 girls -Location: Cole Center Natick (179 Boden Lane) - Rose will be coaching for 30 mins and then taking time for a Q&A/ Autograph session with the kids For more information please contact Lrothero@Naticksoccer.org

15 Columbus Day Tournament

16 2017 Columbus Day Tournament October, 6-9 o Register Your Team o Communicate To Your Team o Notify October 7 th BAYS Opponent o $25 off before Sept.1 o Register at o Dates, Per player costs, Parent volunteering o Begin Reschedule Process. o Contact: Erik Hacker re: home games Free reg. for a Platinum Sponsor o Recruit Week 1 & 2 BAYS Opponents o Recruit parent volunteers o Send in Team Photo for tournament program o Buy Tournament Patches o Collect medical release forms o Check In Your Team o Give out Tournament Flyer: o Parents are asked to give 1-2 hr blocks (merch tent, parking, etc.) o More info coming from Ric Leeds rleeds@naticksoccer.org o Size/Cost: Full/half page: $200/$100; Submit photo by 9/24 o For design help contact Garrett Mann - gmann@naticksoccer.org o 50 ea. o Contact: Janine Fontecchio jfontecchio@naticksoccer.org o Forms can be found at o Fri., 10/6 Dick s Sporting Goods

17 Fall Natick The Revs Saturday, Sep 23 rd NE Revs vs. Toronto FC: 5:00pm Kick off 60+ Awesome Perks drawn by lottery! Dream Team - escort players onto field for anthem VIP Field Passes - on Gillette field prior to game Rally Tunnel cheer players on to field close up Tickets are $28 each (35% discount!) Buy tickets now at naticksoccer.org

18 Coaching and Volunteering Duties

19 Coaches Information Address to Subscribe: Address to Unsubscribe: Address to Subscribe: Address to Unsubscribe:

20 Practices/Locations Practice expectations Travel = 2 practices per week IM = 1 practice per week 45-minute min to 90-minute max Calendar tool Appointment Plus Easy to change a practice One-time need Cooperate and share with all sports

21 Field Permits & Goal Safety Fields open 9/1 Sign up for practice time Permitted Field usage at 12 different sites Elm Bank not reflected on permit (Share with Wellesley) Keep a copy of permit in your coaches bag, car, etc. Permit on NSC website in Practice Schedules section Goal Safety stakes/sand bags, nets Contact NSC if something is broken Move goals away from goal mouth

22 Weather/Field Updates Weekdays post by 3:00 pm whenever possible Saturdays post by 7:15 am for 8 am games We follow Natick Rec field rules & regulations Twitter coaches distribution list when possible

23 Field/Game Reschedules Travel make up games have priority over all practices BAYS Policy regarding rescheduling games Requires written communication to division director Mutual agreement by both coaches AVOID last minute cancellations

24 Steps to Reschedule Natick Erik Hacker Fields Rob Yahn Referee Age Group Travel Director Your Team BAYS Opposing Coach Group Division Director

25 Requirements for all Volunteers MYSA Regulations Adminsports volunteer Concussion Certificate CORI Clearance Through Adult Registration System (Every 3 years( Coaching Card with 2017/18 sticker (Travel only) Intramural referees will match coach to roster Coach Lanyards

26 Natick Outdoor Store Intramural Uniform Travel Uniform Coaches Equipment Dublicate Numbers

27 Look the Part

28 Zero Tolerance/Code of Conduct Responsible for kids & parents Pre-season meeting with team (parents and players) Parents on opposite side of field from coaches Zero Tolerance (ZT1, ZT2, ZT3) Playing Time (50%) Avoid Lopsided Games

29 Referees Certified referees for all Intramural & Travel games Must be 14 years old and have completed MA Referee Training Course Referee Coaches mentor program continues Please only send ref feedback to assignor Rob Yahn - Travel and Intramural Several new refs this season

30 Zero Tolerance/Code of Conduct

31 Changing the Game: John O Sullivan, Oct. Changing the Game: Raising Happy, High Performing Athletes, and Giving Youth Sports Back to our Kids Featuring: John O Sullivan, Founder & CEO, The Changing the Game Project Monday, 9pm, Natick High School For athletes, coaches, parents and caregivers (all ages) Lead Sponsors: MutualOne Charitable Foundation, SPARK Kindness, Natick Public Schools, Resilient Athlete Program (RAP)

32 Board of Directors 23 Volunteer Members Intramural Travel Columbus Day Tournament TOPS Events - Revs/ Breakers Technical Training Center >1500 Athletes Kinderkicks High School Ref Development Payer and Coach Development Community Support

33 Natick Soccer Club Board of Directors Role Promote and enhance the game of soccer for the youth of the Town of Natick. Keep the programs running at the highest level for all levels. Columbus Day Tournament Partner with Parks & Req, other town sports programs, High School, Club soccer programs Areas for Growth Next Generation Coaches Second Grade Development Tryout Process Fields

34 Breakout Sessions Designing a Practice Session and Preparing for Game Day- Luke Rothero (Natick Soccer Club Director of Coaching) Make a Technical Session Fun - (aka Fun Skills Themes Themes) Cheryl Edwards (GPS PDO) Expectations of a High School Athlete - Christian Rodriguez (Natick High Boys Varsity Coach)

35 THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING!!! The Club, Players and Parents Appreciate it!!