WELCOME TO THE EPSA COACHING ESSENTIALS MEETING WHAT S THE MISSION? WHAT S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR? HOW DO WE MAKE IT SAFE AND REWARDING? WHAT ELSE? NUTS AND BOLTS THE TIPS AND TRICKS MEETING TO FOLLOW OFFERS DETAILS ON OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT FOR PLAYER LEARNING.
THANK YOU FOR STEPPING UP ANDY COUTTS, COACHING DIRECTOR COACHING@EDENPRAIRIESOCCER.ORG MOBILE: 612-750-9660
WHAT S NEW DIVISION A FORMAT, RULES BUILD-OUT ZONES: DIV. A/B/C/D FIFA LAW CHANGES COACHING DIRECTOR AND RESOURCES
EPSA ALL VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION OVER 200 COACHES AND MANAGERS EACH SEASON OVER 1,000 KIDS EACH SEASON FROM 4 TO 19 YEARS OLD OVER 150 REFEREES OFFICIATE OVER 900 GAMES EACH SEASON $3,000 IN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS YEARLY LOW COST; FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GET KIDS PLAYING
EPSA PHILOSOPHY PARTICIPATORY ENVIRONMENT BUILD SKILLS LIFE AND SOCCER FOSTER A SPIRIT OF HONOR AND RESPECT IGNITE LOVE OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY / SOCCER ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO HELP NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT
PARTICIPATION-FOCUSED Maximize Ball Touches and Play Time Encourage Each Child Equal Playing Time Rotate Positions
COACH OBJECTIVES SAFE - PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REWARDING - FOR KIDS AND COACH HIGH STANDARDS FOR KIDS AND COACH LEARNING OBJECTIVES
COACH TOOLS ON-LINE WWW.EDENPRAIRIESOCCER.ORG VIDEO TUTORIALS (YOUTUBE PAGE) DIVISION RULES SUMMARY IN COACH BAG SUBSTITUTION ROTATION CHARTS PRACTICE PLANS SKILL PRIORITIES
DIVISION CHANGES AND DIFFERENCES
WHAT S NEW IN YOUR DIVISION? Discuss with a fellow Division coach or two. Div. A: What happens when ball goes out of bounds? 1) over touchline 2) over endline Div. B: What happens when ball goes out for a goal kick? Div. C-D: What happens when a GK picks up the ball and what are GK s options? Div. E-G: How is game restarted after a goal? (What s different from last year?)
CHANGES DIVISION A 4v4 in side-by-each format More playing time and skill development Kick-ins, not throw-ins; opponents 6 yds Keep ball on ground Spreads out players more than throw-in Simpler/Quicker restarts Build Out line = Halfway line Back up on goal kick until ball put in play Referee or Coach managed games Keep it safe Manage/maximize play time (4x5 min games)
CHANGES DIVISION A OPPONENT 6 YARDS FROM KICK-IN FROM SIDE OPPONENT AT HALFWAY LINE ON GOAL KICK BALL IN PLAY WHEN IT IS KICKED AND MOVES Kick-in
BUILD OUT LINES DIVISIONS A/B/C/D WHY? Improve skill development and player safety Opponents drop behind line on goal kicks or GK ball in hands A/B/C: halfway line D: edge of center circle (hashmarks) Can cross line when ball is put into play No punting allowed Reminder or IFK GK may put the ball in play at any time play resumes as normal
C C See Video Tutorial linked from EPSA Coach Tools page
KICKOFFS: ALL DIVISIONS Ball is in play when it is kicked and moves in any direction (including backwards) Why would it be smart to kick it backwards?
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN DIVISIONS A B Length of Play Players Ball Field 4 x 5 minute quarters (no goalie) 4 x 8 minute quarters (no goalie) 4 v 4 (x 2) 3 Side-by-each Small Fields / Pop-up Goals 5 v 5 3 Small Field / Small Goals C 4 x 10 minute quarters 7 v 7 3 Small Field / Small Goals D 2 x 25 minute halves 9 v 9 4 Larger Field & Goals E 2 x 30 minute halves 8 v 8 4 Larger Field & Goals F 2 x 35 minute halves 7 v 7 5 Larger Field & Goals G 2 x 40 minute halves 11 v 11 5 Full Size Field & Goals
RULE DIFFERENCES Div A B A C C D D G C D G Rule Differences No Goalkeepers No Penalty Kicks all kicks are indirect except for corner kicks Goalkeeper Protection no charging GK Penalty Kicks Can Be Assessed Blatant Offside Called Offside Enforced No Slide Tackles Deliberate Fouls & Dangerous Play Not Tolerated No Foul Language By Players, Coaches or Parents
SUBSTITUTIONS Div. All C D G Rule Differences At any stoppage with Referee s permission Coach can ask Referee to stop play at mid-quarter At any stoppage with Referee s permission Rotation Charts on Coach Tools page Unlimited re-entry per player, but keep game flowing and give players time to learn
REFEREES DIVISIONS A HAS SOME GAMES WITH REFS, SOME COACH-REFFED DIVISIONS B - E HAVE CENTER REFEREE TEAMS SUPPLY LINESPEOPLE DIVISIONS F - G HAVE CENTER REFEREE AND TWO ASSISTANT REFEREES (AR S)
THANKING THE REFEREES Players and Coaches Shake Hands With Referees After the Game
ETHICS / SPORTSMANSHIP STAY ON YOUR HALF OF FIELD RESPECT THE 4 HATS WEAR 1 (COACH, PARENT, OR REF) VOICE VOLUME/TONE CONTROL QUESTIONS/ISSUES: 1) DIVISION COMMISSIONER 2) REFEREE DIRECTOR AND/OR COACHING DIRECTOR 3) EPSA PRESIDENT
GIFTS & AWARDS NOT NECESSARY NOT RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL, CONTROVERSIAL NOT PLAYER SPECIFIC
ADULT SUPERVISION DIVISIONS A - D PARENT OR DESIGNATED ADULT MUST BE AT ALL PRACTICES AND GAMES COACH PARENT COMMUNICATION DIVISIONS E - G PLAYERS MAY ARRIVE AND LEAVE ALONE OR WITH A DESIGNATED ADULT OTHER THAN THEIR PARENT
RISK MANAGEMENT NEVER BE ALONE WITH A CHILD NOT YOUR OWN ALWAYS HAVE A LINE OF SIGHT WITH ANOTHER ADULT NOT YOUR SPOUSE OR PARTNER THREE UNRELATED KIDS IN YOUR PRESENCE IS CONSIDERED SAFE FOR BOTH YOU AND THE KIDS
KEEPING KIDS SAFE FROM PHYSICAL, MENTAL & VERBAL ABUSE PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND VERBAL ABUSE OF ANY PARTICIPANT IS NOT PERMITTED INAPPROPRIATE TOUCHING OF ANY KIND IS FORBIDDEN WE AGREE TO PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE ADULT WORKING AT OR OVERSEEING EVERY ACTIVITY. IF A CHILD NEEDS SPECIAL ATTENTION (ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING OR AN INDIVIDUAL MEETING), IT WILL BE HANDLED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OR PRESENCE OF ANOTHER ADULT.
KEEPING KIDS SAFE FROM PHYSICAL, MENTAL & VERBAL ABUSE COACHES SHOULD NOT SOCIALIZE WITH PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE OF SPONSORED ACTIVITIES WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE CHILDREN S PARENTS OR GUARDIANS. COACHES SHOULD NEVER RIDE ALONE WITH A CHILD OR PARTICIPANT IN THE CAR. PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
SAFETY & INJURIES SHIN GUARDS & SOCKS REQUIRED NO JEWELRY CUTS, SCRAPES - BANDAGES NO OPEN WOUNDS REPORT SERIOUS INJURIES TO COMMISSIONER
HEADING RULE INTENTIONAL HEADERS IN DIVISIONS A, B, C AND D RESULT IN INDIRECT FREE KICK.
CONCUSSION TRAINING REQUIRED UNDER MN LAW CDC COURSE, 3-YEAR RENEWAL WHEN IN DOUBT SIT THEM OUT! KEEP AN EYE ON INJURED PLAYERS COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS
CONCUSSION REPORTING ANY PLAYER SUSPECTED OF HAVING A CONCUSSION MUST REMOVED FROM GAME FOLLOW CONCUSSION TRAINING GUIDELINES INSTRUCT PARENTS & PLAYER TO SEE PHYSICIAN CONCUSSION AWARENESS DOCUMENT MUST BE SIGNED BY BOTH PARENT AND PLAYER AND GIVEN TO COACH BEFORE RETURN TO PLAY COACH FORWARD SIGNED FORMS TO COACHING DIRECTOR
SAFETY & INJURIES NO PULLING/CLIMBING ON GOALS SAFETY & DAMAGE TO NETS
EMERGENCIES: WHEN TO CALL 911 WHEN PARENT/GUARDIAN IS NOT AVAILABLE AND IMMEDIATE HELP IS REQUIRED GOOD SAMARITAN LAW NO RISK OR COSTS TO COACH
COMMUNICATIONS FIELD CONDITION CANCELLATIONS CITY CLOSES FIELDS EMAIL FROM PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OF ASSOCIATION OR YOUR COMMISSIONER
COMMUNICATIONS BAD WEATHER THUNDER & LIGHTNING COMMISSIONER BEFORE A GAME REFEREE OR SUPERVISOR DURING A GAME Coaches DO NOT cancel games WE PRACTICE THE POLICY ONE AND DONE
COMMUNICATIONS PROBLEMS & CONCERNS REFEREE PROBLEMS: REFEREE SUPERVISOR OR REFEREE DIRECTOR (KEN) CONCERNS ABOUT PARENTS, ANOTHER COACH OR PLAYER COMMISSIONER OR COACHING DIRECTOR (ANDY)
COACHING EQUIPMENT WHISTLES COACHES SHIRTS TAKE ONLY IF NEEDED Commissioners Have Extra: Ice Packs & Bandages Cones Pumps & Needles Balls Goalie Gloves & Jerseys
PINNIES, GOALIE GLOVES & JERSEYS SWITCH WITH ANOTHER TEAM IF YOUR PINNIE OR GOALIE JERSEY COLOR IS TOO CLOSE TO YOUR TEAM JERSEY COLOR. Washing Goalie Gloves Soak In Soapy Warm Water Rub Dirt Out Rinse Well Air Dry
YOUR COACH BAG CONES, PINNIES, GLOVES, BALL, PUMP, NEEDLES, ICE PACKS, GOALIE JERSEY COSTS > $100
YOUR COACH BAG NOT A TRASH BAG REMOVE TRASH FROM BAG REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS DON T WASH PINNIES OR GLOVES. KEEP WHISTLE - USE AGAIN
EPSA CLEATS & SHIN GUARD PROGRAM LET PARENTS KNOW: CLEATDONATIONS@EDENPRAIRIESOCCER.ORG FIRST DAY OF PRACTICE PICTURE DAY LAST DAY OF SEASON
EPSA FIELDS D - F A - C
PICTURE DAY PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL, A-F G DIVISION: ON FIELD DETAILS FROM TEAM MANAGER OR COMMISH BUDDY PICTURE WITH YOUR CHILD
HAVE A BIG TIME! THANK YOU!