Loudoun Soccer Rec Program

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1 Loudoun Soccer Rec Program FALL 2018 Pre-Season Coach Clinic Rec 1 Grades 1-2

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 Karen Corpe: Rec Program Manager Beth Meeker: Program Assistant Dan Raben: Director of Player Development Tory Stamps: Receptionist Key Volunteers Commissioners, AGCs

6 Today s Plan Welcome and Introduction Today s Schedule About Loudoun Soccer Website and Team Software General Reminders Fall Schedule and Events Practices and Games Referees Q and A

7 Today s Schedule Saturday August 18: 8-9am: coach team management presentation/discussion (library) 9-10:15am: coach meeting and equipment distribution (cafeteria) 10:30-11:30am: coach on-field clinic (main gym) 11:45am-12:15pm: special presentation (aud) 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 or 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 (16 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 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

14 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

15 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)

16 Our Website: Coach Ed

17 Our Website: Coach Ed

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

19 Our Website: Coach Info Center

20 Coach Info Center Practice Schedules Rules Volunteer Registration Coach Log-In Certificate/Award Library

21 Coach Info Center: 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 Player Awards

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 Decision made by LCPR or by club 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 games or sessions Game Time decisions may occur

32 Gear and Equipment Distributed today make sure you receive it! Items: Picture envelopes & game cards Coach shirt Equipment bag 8 disc cones Game ball First Aid kit & ice packs

33 Gear and Equipment Additional suggested items Ball pump More cones (if desired) Scrimmage Vests Extra soccer ball(s) Uniforms Ordered, purchased, and picked up by families Player Awards Distributed at Fall Festival 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 End of Season Player Awards Players grades 2 and younger provided with participation medal Grades 1-2: distributed at Fall Festival Players 3 rd grade and older: coaches provided card stock to award custom certificates (available in Coach Info Center) Grades 1-2 coaches may wish to issue certificates as well to personalize an award for each player

37 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

38 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

39 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 U14-U19 Loudoun Soccer: Grade 8, 16U-19U

40 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

41 Concussion Policy and Info Under Coaches Tab

42 FIFA Laws of the Game FIFA published revised Laws of the Game, effective June 1, 2016 Most significant to you: kickoffs may go backward Full Laws available online, as well as within Rec Rules and Policies Book on club website. Abridged rules provided

43 Rec Season Details Key Dates Supplemental programs and events Practices Games and Modified Rules Referees

44 Rec Season Key Dates August 27: outdoor practices begin September 8: first game, Fall Kickoff Picnic September 15, 22, 29: Picture Day October 6: Columbus Day Weekend games played! October 27: Rec 1 Fall Festival November 3: rainout date November 17: Casino Night December 1: Spring 19 registration opens

45 Supplemental Programs and Events: Rec 1 Fall Festival Saturday October 27 Loudoun Soccer Park in Leesburg Game vs. team from other town Festival atmosphere Scheduled separately from rest of league schedule

46 Supplemental Programs and Events: Rec TTA Grades 2-12, Fridays, Leesburg and South Riding 1st Graders born in 2011 also permitted Extra Fee to participate, limited space Register via Family Account by 8/24

47 Supplemental Programs and Events: 7U Pre-Academy Players born in 2012 (1 st grade and K) Selection program (evaluations held 8/17 and 8/24) Friday evening training at LSP

48 Supplemental Programs and Events: Rec All Stars Rec All Stars 9U-12U (born in ) Only 10s eligible from Rec 1 (2 nd grade) Tryouts: 9/23 and 9/30 Practices: Sun 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/11 One Midweek 11/12-11/15 Event: Herndon All-Star Tournament Nov teams per age group/gender

49 Supplemental Programs and Events: Rec All Stars Teams Professionally coached Possible ways you can help: Submit Recommendation Form Promote to team Help evaluate at tryouts Assist team (if child is selected)

50 Weeknight Practices Teams assigned half-field for 2 practice days/times by club Practice Length: Grades 1-6 Rec: 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.

51 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

52 Rec 1 Developmentals Teams assigned to a day, time, and location with a Professional Trainer Details shared from club office (Robert Legg) This is in place of your regular practice that night Location likely different Important: communicate w/families Coaches assist Trainer Block 1: weeks of Sept 3, 10, 17 (rainout week 9/24) Block 2: weeks of Oct 1, 8, 15 (rainout week 10/22)

53 Game Schedule To Be Posted on or around August 29 September 8 details posted first Remaining game schedule to follow Double-check game details each week Last Minute Changes may Occur Cancellations via Rainedout.com Location changes via On-site by referee (weather and/or field)

54 Game Reschedules Head coaches of multiple teams have schedules deconflicted Ability to reschedule games very difficult due to variables (calendar, field availability, refs, etc.) Reschedule procedure Requesting coach contacts opposing coach to determine preferred date/time Requesting coach submits info to office via online procedure Office attempts to reschedule Office notifies both coaches of result

55 Games Pre-Game Uniforms: Home wears Red Greet Referees and Opposing Coach Encourage families to arrive at least 15 minutes before kickoff Warm-ups: avoid using goal area and penalty area when possible (preserve field)

56 Games - Touchlines Teams occupy one touchline; parents across from team on opposite touchline Coaches Remain in Technical Area Between midfield and top of penalty arc Spectators 3 yds back from touchline No one allowed even with Penalty Area or behind goals COACHES ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE FIELD DURING THE GAME

57 Games Playing Time Min half-game for players attending 1 practice that week No one plays all 4 quarters unless all others play 3 Line-up Matrix document available online. Use common sense to avoid punishing players for events out of their control E.G. Absent for 1st practice, and 2nd practice is canceled due to weather Reach out to family first

58 Games Player Positions Rotate players into different positions Throughout game Throughout season

59 Games Modified Rules Rec 1 Format: 4v4, four 10-minute quarters Restarts are indirect (cannot score) All restarts are kicks (no throw-ins) Goal Kicks: defending team must retreat into defensive half Substitutions made in between quarters

60 Games Modified Rules Slide tackling Grades 1-6: no slide tackling permitted No heading Intentional: indirect free kick Unintentional: drop ball Competitive Balance Rule & Managing Lopsided Scores Grades 1-6: team down by 4 goals at any time in game may add a player. Once deficit decreases to 3, extra player is removed.

61 Games Modified Rules Offside Law Not enforced at Rec 1 No Goalkeepers and no Cherry Pickers (Rec 1) Players must stay connected to play Instruct/encourage players to push up and drop back as a team Instruct players to move away from the goal Goalkeepers and Cherry Pickers cheats the game and hurts player development

62 Games Play Balance When one team is short a full starting line-up, the opposing team should: Loan players for that game (may rotate loaned players each quarter) preferred method Play down for even numbers (e.g. 3v3 instead of 4v4) as long as opposing team meets min play time standards Unlikely to occur for most Rec 1 games due to roster size and game format.

63 Games Post Game Good Game handshake line Thank the referee(s) players and coaches Clean bench areas, clear area for next game No score reporting (standings not published)

64 Games Sideline Behavior Positive role models for all (players and parents) Coach is responsible for team & fan conduct No confrontations with others (parents, coaches, refs, etc.) Keep cool and walk away Report knuckleheads to us Remember: It s for the Kids! It should be fun!

65 Games Abridged Rules These rules and reminders are available in a 2-page Doc Also Found at Coaches Info Center Print and bring to your game each week Please review Rec Policies page online

66 Referees Independent of Loudoun Soccer Severe shortage of referees (both quantity and quality) local and nationwide Many will be young (14-17 years old) with 1 or fewer seasons of experience Some will be good, others not-so-much They are learning just like the players Others will have loads of experience but not move too well.

67 Referees They interpret the Laws of the Game Interpretations vary from ref to ref and from game to game Goal is for interpretations to be consistent They are human mistakes are made. If it happens in the World Cup, it ll happen on Saturday morning with us. Referee = the Boss of the game The Boss is in Charge! Even if they re 13 years old.

68 Referees Dissent = any questioning of referee s authority Dissent can result in ejection from match Focusing on Refs = Loss of focus on your players Teaches players to focus on the uncontrollable Violates our Core Values ZERO TOLERANCE toward referee abuse (verbal) and assault (physical) Serious concerns about an official: details to refdirector@loudounsoccer.com

69 Referees Referees are assigned to matches 1 ref per Grades 1-4 Sometimes referees don t show Last minute conflict (many also play) Life happens (car trouble, illness, etc.) If a referee does not show: Get the game played (e.g. coaches alternate quarters reffing, find a parent or sibling, etc.) Notify us of the referee absence

70 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

71 Resources Your Age Group Coordinator Program Director: Karen Corpe Director of Player Development: Dan Raben Your fellow coaches

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