MTSC Fall 2018 Coaches Welcome Package 16 Aug 18 v2.3
League Theme Kids come first. Develop kids in Ability Learning the game Becoming sports participants Gaining personal confidence and price Acquiring team spirit Setting objectives and striving toward them Building character 2
League Theme Kids come first. The league desire to promote fun it is the club and coach s job to make this come true. The winning of games is really only the focus of the play. It should not be allowed to become the measure of success. MNJYSA s SAGE program embodies these precepts. Clubs are expected to comply fully with the SAGE program and its specific procedures. MNJYSA will NOT tolerate any action that is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule, or demean others under any circumstance. 3
League Handbook - Highlights Can be downloaded from League Website: https://mnjweb.azurewebsites.net Club Website: http://metuchentravelsoccerclub.website.siplay.com Know the rules All coaches to have a USSF Class F license or higher 4
Game Day Schedule and Times League Handbook - Highlights The game schedule is fixed as of 8:00 P.M. of the Wednesday before the scheduled playing date. A club should not change the field location or time of the game thereafter unless a State Cup Competition game requires the change. When the weather makes play impossible and another field is unavailable, the Club League Contact must call the visitors and the referee assignor at least three (3) hours before the first scheduled game of the day, but not later than 10:00 AM when the first scheduled game of the day is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM or later. Coaches will not call the Referee Assignor. Otherwise, the game is on unless canceled by the referee at game time. In the spring season, some clubs are not able to use their home field before April 1st. When this occurs, MNJYSA recommends that in flights where teams play each other twice the teams swap home and away games if the away team has a field available. That is, play the first game between the two teams at the away field and the second game (scheduled for later in the season) at the home field. If neither team has a field available, the League Contact of either team should initiate the appropriate steps as set forth in the provisions of Section 6.1.3 (Rescheduling of Missed Games) of this Handbook to reschedule the game. For ages U9 and older games are generally scheduled to be played on Sunday. There may be games scheduled for Saturdays which is based on uneven flights. This allows for all teams to have ten games scheduled within the Season. U8 and U7 games are scheduled to be played on Saturday. The home team can schedule the starting time of the game between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Sunday and between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM on Saturday at their convenience. This is part of the home field advantage. The visiting team must adhere to the starting time scheduled by the home team. By mutual agreement of both the home team and visiting team coaches, the games can be started earlier or later, provided that the agreement is made prior to 8:00 pm of the Wednesday before the scheduled playing date. When a game starting time is so changed, the home team League Contact must call the referee assignor with that change. 5
League Handbook - Highlights Game Day Field, Pre Game & Positioning on the field The field must be lined clearly (including between the goal posts), goals must be anchored as required by FIFA Law I, nets must be hung and staked so that a ball cannot go through, and corner flags must be securely placed. Flags at the halfway line are optional. The referee has the final judgment on the condition of the field for play. Be on the field 30 minutes before game time. Be sure the items on your checklist are on hand and ready to go. (E.g., proper game card, game ball, coaches' IDs, player passes, referee fee, ice or ice packs, alternate colored shirts, etc.) Don't just be early to set up the field and start work on the game card. The home team is allowed a 15-minute grace period after the scheduled start time. The visitors are allowed 30 minutes grace. Putting aside grace periods, it is a breach of etiquette to delay the start of the game. Forfeits are not wanted and will not be tolerated. The referee will verify the game cards with player pass number, name, and shirt number. Only players and coaches having proper coaches' cards that are on the participating team s game card and roster shall occupy one side of the field. The parents and spectators of both teams shall occupy the opposite side of the field. A team shall be permitted to have no more than three (3) rostered coaches on the side with players. A club linesman shall be permitted on the side with players and coaches if needed and placed by the referee. Minimum number of players on game day Games can be played with less than the full number of field players on the team. The minimum number of field players that makeup a team on game day are: For 11 v 11 = Seven (7) players make a team; For 9 v 9 = Six (6) players make a team; For 7 v 7 = Five (5) players make a team; 6
League Handbook - Highlights Game Day Game cards Each team, both home and away, shall bring a game card to each game. Each game card should be filled in with the game number and the names of both teams. Additionally, each team must list the participating players and coaches for that game on the card. All participants must hold valid NJYS passes from their Club and not be under suspension. Coaches must list their name and the last 7 digits of their ID number. For each player the following information must be recorded on the game card: Pass # - Last 7 digits of the ID number listed on the player pass # - Uniform number Player name It is acceptable for Game Cards to be filled in by pen. It is also acceptable if the away team brings a sticker with the above player information and place it on the home teams completely filled out game card, including the away team s coach information. Coaches are required to ensure that they or their Club enters the game scores and number of referees into the MNJYSA.org website. Scores shall be entered as soon as the game is completed but no later than 48 hours during the normal league matches. The last game of the season scores shall be entered prior to the end of the season deadline that is listed in the seasonal calendar. The referee will complete the game report and mail the game card, retained passes and supplemental reports to the MNJYSA First Vice President within 24 hours after the completion of the game. Scores for U10 and younger matches must also be reported on the MNJYSA website. Scores are not visible to the public because the younger ages are developmental but the league uses the scores to ensure proper flighting for next seasons. Teams can only report games actually played and may not submit two different game cards for a single played game. Teams that attempt to report a single played game as two reported games will be fined $500.00 each and the coaches will be suspended for a minimum for six months. These teams also will not be eligible for flight champions. 7
League Handbook - Highlights Game Day Cards Club Pass is in effect MNJYSA will allow a Club to field a team of eligible players from their Club for any game. An eligible player will be defined as being the correct age or younger, subject to the age/roster restrictions defined in the NJ Youth Soccer Player Development Initiative (NJYS PDI). This means a player from your Club with a valid pass and the appropriate age/gender may play for a team for which he/she was not originally rostered. Older players cannot play on younger teams Age appropriate girls may play on boy s teams. Boys may NOT play on girls teams Game day roster sizes previously set are still in effect. 8
League Handbook - Highlights Game Day Rosters Age Format Game Day Roster Active Roster Maximum Roster Spots U13 andolder 11 v 11 18 players 22 players 28 Players U12 andu11 9 v 9 16 Players 18 Players 24 Players U10 andu9 7 v 7 14 Players 14 Players 20 Players U8 andu7 4 v 4 14 Players 14 Players 20 Players Referee Fees Team Age Referee Fee Assistant Referee-1 Assistant Referee-2 U17, U18, U19 $90.00 $45.00 $45.00 U15, U16 $80.00 $40.00 $40.00 U13, U14 $70.00 $35.00 $35.00 U11, U12 $60.00 $30.00 $30.00 Play-Up Players will be permitted to play up in accordance with the following NJYS table: U7 Team U6 Player(s) permitted on a U7 team U8 Team U7 Player(s) permitted on a U8 team U9 Team U8 Player(s) permitted on a U9 team U10 Team U8 & U9 Player(s) permitted on a U10 team Length of game Length of Size of Team Age Game Ball Players U17, U18 and U19 90 minutes 5 11 v 11 U15 and U16 80 minutes 5 11 v 11 U13 and U14 70 minutes 5 11 v 11 U11 and U12 60 minutes 4 9 v 9 U9 and U10 50 minutes 4 7 v 7 U8 50 minutes 4 7 v 7 U7 or U8 50 minutes 3 4 v 4 no GK U09, U10 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 U08 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 9
Club Rules - Highlights Playing Time The league no longer has a policy on playing time. The club recommends that across the season, each player should play at least a minimum number of minutes (dependent on age group) U13 and older (2004,05,06) 70 Minute games Minimum 1/3 of the game (23) mins per player U12, U11 (2007,2008) 60 Minute games Minimum ½ of the game (30 minutes per player) U10, U9, U8 (2009,2010,2011) 50 Minute games Minimum ½ of the game (25 minutes per player) 10
Club Rules - Highlights The coach Prior experience coaching or playing soccer is not required to be an excellent parent coach. Parents receive training on running practices and coaching games from the club. Most parents find this experience very rewarding. Coaches SHOULD NOT be team managers* Coaches SHOULD NOT be related to team managers * Team Managers Parents also have an opportunity to become a Team Manager playing an essential and helpful role to reducing the administrative burden upon the coaches. *As a volunteer-run club, we are going to run into situations where the coach IS the manager and/or both are related. It isn t ideal but will happen. 11
Club Rules - Highlights Team Fund Recommend that each team manager collect a set amount from parents to fund team s activities for the season (Fall+Spring) Winter training Tournaments Equipment Recommend team purchase balls removes discussion of who is using who s ball Pop up goals Pinnies Cones Bench (for non-home games) Clipboards, etc. 12
Club Rules - Highlights Sportsmanship Teams and coaches should behave in a manner befitting the club. Team Communications Parent meeting Team Snap Other tools Our website Practices Along with training partners, the club can provide guidelines on how practices can be run 13
Club Rules - Highlights Game Day League Schedule is fixed as of 8pm of the Wednesday before scheduled playing date. For home games, please work with our (Club Scheduler) VP Ops Craig Chinchar to find a suitable field/time for your home games. The Club schedules all home games. It is up to the discretion of the Club Scheduler to lock the schedule or move any games in order to ensure field and referee availability prior to the league deadline. Do not include the Club Scheduler on away game correspondences. First games on home field, teams must setup corner flags and weights for goals Cards & Registration papers/waivers Game Card for home games Player Cards Roster labels Pay the ref Uniforms Always bring both Home Uniform: White Away Uniform: Blue 14
Club Rules - Highlights Game Day First Aid Kit & Ice Packs Water After the game Organize hand shake line at halfway line Sign game card Retrieve & count game cards If last game on home field, must put away corner flags and weights for goals 15
Club Rules - Highlights Tournaments Piscataway Tournament Club participates in all age groups should have a presence State Cups Piscataway Winter Futsal League Winter Training Other Tournaments Manalapan Wall Drew University Many, many more.. Summer Training Pre-Season Camp by KickZ 16
Club Contacts President Juan Hidalgo president@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Operations Craig Chinchar operations@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Player & Coach Development Michael Pelardis development@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President and Secretary Johanna Mills secretary@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Fields & Facilities Sean Casey fields@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Communications Sean Freis communications@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President and Treasurer Jesper Cordes treasurer@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Registration Dana Popeck registration@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Administration Dana Perone administration@metuchentravelsoccer.com Vice President of Referees and Scheduling Craig Chinchar scheduling@metuchentravelsoccer.com 17
Club FAQ When do teams practice? Most teams practice twice per week, although teams are free to practice more often if the coaches and parents decide it's necessary. The practices are held on weeknights and are usually 90 minutes long. Younger teams typically start at 6pm while older teams typically start at 7:30pm. When do the season(s) start? Travelling soccer teams play in both the Fall and the Spring. Our club belongs to a state league (Mid-New Jersey Youth Soccer Association). MNJYSA sets the start dates for the seasons. Typically, the Fall season starts in September and the Spring season starts in March. When are the games? The league schedules our games on Sundays (for U9 and up) and on Saturdays (for U8). Our games must be played and so if they are rained-out or otherwise postponed, they must be rescheduled. Often, those rescheduled games are played on days other than Sundays. 18
Club FAQ How long are the games? League game lengths vary by age. U8 plays four 12-1/2 minute quarters. U9 and U10 play four 12-1/2 minute quarters U11 and U12 play two 30 minute halves U13 and U14 play two 35 minute halves U15 and U16 play two 40 minute halves U17 and up play two 45 minute halves Scrimmages can be of any reasonable length as agreed to by the competing teams' coaches. Coaches also typically want players to arrive anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes prior to game to in order to properly warm-up. 19
Club FAQ Where are the games played? Half of a season's games are played on one of our home fields. The other half of the games are played at the opponents field which could be just about anywhere in central New Jersey. It is unusual to have to drive more than 30 minutes to get to an away game. Do I have to play in both the Fall and Spring seasons? With the exception of players who play on high-school (non-travel club) teams in the Fall, you are expected to play both the Fall and Spring seasons with your team. High-school age travel teams often do not register for league play in the Fall as the players are too busy with their school teams. Those teams typically register for Spring league play only. 20
Club FAQ I heard that travel teams train all year around. Is that true? It is true for some teams, but not for others. We recommend that teams train indoors during Winter months and in August to prevent players from losing the hard-won skills they developed during the season. However it's not a requirement - just a recommendation. It is up to each team's coaches and parents to decide what amount of play is right for that team. Most teams take off two months per year (July and December). And the practice schedule is usually lighter in the off-season. 21
Club FAQ What does it cost to play in MTSC? Typical club registration costs $575/year. The full amount is due during the club registration process that takes place in July. Deposits are required when accepting a spot on the team. There are various exceptions to the fee, and the fee structure may change each year. Players must also periodically purchase a uniform. How are the club registration fees used? Metuchen Travel Soccer Club is a non-profit organization. All funds collected by the club are spent directly on the players or to offset the administrative costs of running the club. All club administrators, coaches and team managers are volunteers and do not receive payment of any kind. 22
Club FAQ The club registration fees are used to pay for a number of things, including: League registration fees (which includes secondary insurance coverage) Referee fees Tournaments (we pay one per team per year) Professional trainers Our web site Various equipment including: balls goals nets corner-flags field marking paint lining machines grass seed etc. 23
Club FAQ What other expenses might we incur? Some teams have no additional fees. Some teams might ask for an additional $200-$300 per year. Most teams fall somewhere in the middle. This is determined by the coaches and parents for each team. It's common for teams to maintain a team fund to pay for things that are not funded by the club registration fees. The amount of each player's contribution to a team fund depends on the team. Generally speaking, the more competitive a team is, the higher the team fund fees will be. Team fees generally cover things like tournaments (the club pays for one per year), Winter indoor league participation, extra training equipment, etc. Tournaments can be quite expensive and must be paid for up-front, often many months in advance. This is why teams typically collect these fees at the start of the year. 24
2018 Fall Team Flights Team Name Year Playing As B/G Assigned Flight Dragons 2004 2004 B 2 Metuchen United 2005 2005 B 6 Strikers 2005 2005 G 1 Blue Storm 2005 2005 G 4 Gunners 2006 2006 B 3 Crush 2006 2006 G 2 Rangers 2007 2007 B 2 Blue Devils 2007 2007 B 4 Twisters 2007 2007 G 5 Cosmos 2009 2009 B 5 Rebels 2009 2010 B 6 Blue Panthers 2009 2009 B 8 Lightning 2009 2009 G 4 Spurs 2010 2010 B 8 Kickers 2010 2010 G 3 Outlaws 2011 2011 B 1 25
2018 Fall Training Schedule* *Tentative, subject to change 26