Burlingame Region 63 Coach Meeting August 2018
Objectives Coaches understand: - Expectations of season - Responsibilities of a Positive Coach - Where to get more info and support www.burlingameayso.org
About AYSO AYSO Vision: to provide world-class youth soccer programs that enrich children s lives. AYSO Mission: to develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs that promote a fun, family environment based on: AYSO s Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development
Player Ratings Players are rated to create next year s teams Note strong/weak players throughout season Plan on attending October meeting to discuss skill, attendance, and attitude
AYSO Philosophy: Positive Coaching Redefine winning. Sportsmanship, skill mastery and building character are far more important goals. Fill emotional tanks with P.I.E. - positive, instructional, encouraging coaching Honor the game Coach with each other while the players compete You can help create better athletes, and better people
AYSO Philosophy: Player Development Read your coach manuals, watch the videos Prioritize your training - keep it simple Don t lecture, keep them moving Set individual and team goals Learn from any situation Train during the week, play on the weekend Focus on helping kids reach their potential, and wanting to come back for more
Division Guidelines 7U/8U Highlights: Players on field: 4 (3 min.); on team: 12 (Jamboree style) Teams should be split evenly in number and talent Field size is much smaller Throw-ins allowed No goalkeepers, no offside No referees No slide tackling or headers No score, no standings, no playoffs
Division Guidelines 10U Highlights: Players on field: 7 (5 minimum). 10 on roster*. Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters, no punting Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + CVP program 25-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Throw-in rule: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed, but not taught Headers: Not allowed, not taught Build-out line Lopsided scoring: Aim to keep goal differential below 4
Division Guidelines 12U Highlights: Players on field: 9 (6 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play 2 quarters, NEW: punting allowed Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams + RVP program 30-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling: Allowed Headers: Not allowed, not taught except for safety Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow cards, no red cards Lopsided scoring: Aim to keep goal differential below 4
Division Guidelines 14U Highlights: Players on field: 11 (7 minimum) Goalkeeper: May play whole game Coaches & players on opposite side of field from parents Referees: 3-person teams 35-minute halves, 5-minute halftime Offside/Throw-in laws: Enforced Slide tackling & Headers: Allowed Misconduct: Verbal instruction, yellow and red cards Lopsided scoring: Aim to keep goal differential below 4
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Kids Zone Code of Conduct Kids are #1 Fun not winning is everything Respect referee decisions Model good sportsmanship No alcohol, drugs, weapons or tobacco Address misbehavior immediately
Coach, Spectator and Player Conduct Coaches are responsible for spectator and player conduct Referee evaluates coach conduct Excellent, Normal or Poor ratings One-point deduction from standings for Poor rating Ex.: Disrespectful talk, persistent spectator coaching Board administers sanctions for unacceptable behavior Regional conduct policy on coaches page at www.burligameayso.org
Safety and Game Prep Be on time, which means early Help set up, take down, inspect fields Uniform and shin guards No jewelry, splints, braces, hair clips, etc. Prepare for severe/hot weather & hydration Pack sunscreen, hair bands, baggies Concussion awareness Soccer insurance
Field Safety No dogs (especially on turf fields) On turf fields: Water only No food No umbrellas/stakes No chairs on the turf surface On all fields: No adults playing vs. kids
Game Cards Not this This
Coach Game Day Requirements Badges: Must be worn in technical area Game cards: Must be filled out If you have last game, deliver to DC Substitutions: Ready players at halfway line, help refs record change not a coaching opportunity Technical area
The Technical Area
Referees Keep the Game Safe, Fun and Fair No experience necessary Free AYSO training and mentoring Learn and increase your enjoyment of the game Contribute to player development Get your team s parents involved
10U Cup Volunteer Point (CVP) System Each 10U team provides at least one new trained volunteer referee 8 points earned to qualify for Cup On-field mentoring Eligibility info on website
12U Referee Volunteer Point (RVP) System Each team provides two trained volunteer refs New referees affiliated with teams Points awarded towards standings On-field mentoring Eligibility info on website
Coach <-> Referee Feedback Referees will report problems on the game cards for follow-up by Division Coordinator or Referee Administrator Coaches report problems, or praise, to Division Coordinator for follow-up
MySoccerLeague.com Official schedule and standings Coaches input scores Instructions at burlingameayso.org
Volunteer App & Training 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Register as volunteer Safe Haven Concussion awareness Online coach training Field training Basic referee online training Sign up at AYSOU on burlingameayso.org
Silent Saturday Saturday, Sept 29 10U-14U divisions No cheering, only clapping. Why? To foster teamwork, communication, leadership, responsibility To reduce pressure on players and referees To remind coaches practice is for instruction, games are showcases To remind everyone this is about play, learning and fun
Winter League Winter all-star teams for 9U-14U Best Positive Coaches Runs mid-december to March
Next Steps... Practice times Field permits will be delivered later Keep field permit w/ your bag Only use your assigned field/date/time Notify if canceling Notify if there are any field issues Coach bags w/ uniforms Rosters
Next Steps Email your team parents (DCs will send you optional email templates) Have a team meeting before practices start Recruit parent volunteers (must register) Team meeting is a good place to do this Some roles require volunteer training Clinic information to come
Calendar Practices begin as early as week of Aug. 20 Opening day parade/games on Sat., Sept. 8 Picture day: Sun., Sept. 30 (Makeup: Sat., Oct. 13) Silent Saturday: Sept. 29 Sunday game: Oct. 14 Volunteer Celebration: Oct. 20, 6-9 pm Burlingame Cup: Oct. 28 (Sunday) through Nov. 4 10U, 12U, 14U only Winter League: Mid-December
More Info Division Coordinator contact info 7U DC: Christina Tsui - ctsui168@gmail.com 8U DC: Priscilla Fong - fongpriscilla@yahoo.com 10U DCs: Mina Elbouihich and Amy Flanzer minacima@gmail.com, amy-ayso@flanzer.com 12U DCs: Jacquie Haggerty and Kerry Chan-Laddaran jacqueline.haggarty@gmail.com, kerryladdaran@gmail.com 14U DC: Chester Rice - cwrice1@yahoo.com