ASYO Coaches Meeting

ASYO Coaches Meeting Fall Season Kickoff August 12, 2017 This presentation can be found on our website later today! 1

Agenda Overview of AYSO Program & Philosophies Our Region: Board Referee Notes Training Opportunities Safety Player Registration Forms Website Game Schedules and Rescheduling Weather Policy US Soccer Mandates AYSO United AYSO Adult Break up by Division 2

Vision AYSO Vision To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children s lives 3

Mission AYSO Mission To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs, which promote a fun, family environment based on the AYSO s Six Philosophies: 4

AYSO Philosophies Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development 5

Everyone Plays Our goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least half of every game. It s no fun to spend the game on the bench and that s no way to learn soccer! Everyone Plays 1 ) In our region: No player plays a full game until all players play three-fourths. 6

Everyone Plays In our region: Play each player at least three quarters of every game, whenever possible. (No player plays 4 quarters if there s players that didn t play 3 quarters yet.) Exception: playoffs. The "Everyone Plays" rule applies to all players, regardless of skill level or age, and regardless of the number of practices they attend. How Coaches Help Keep track of who s playing when AND where Give all players a chance to play all positions at some point during the season They MAY play the same position throughout the entire game. The same players should not always sit out the first quarter of each game, so that they do not think of themselves as permanent substitutes. 7

Everyone Plays Substitution 5U-14U: Approximately midway through each half. At half-time. For injury. NO substitutions on the fly! Substitution for injury: If player is injured, the coach may provide a substitute. Injured player may not return until beginning of next quarter. Quarter is credited only to injured player. Coach may choose not to substitute and to play short until injured player is ready to return to play the remainder of the quarter. (Wait for signal of referee.) 8

Balanced Teams Each year we form new teams as evenly as possible because it is fair and more fun when teams of equal ability play. Balanced Teams 9

Balanced Teams How Coaches Help If one team is short players for a game The other team will loan them a substitute to make the numbers equal Tell all players to bring both jerseys to each game If one team is dominating another BOTH coaches should consider rebalancing the teams at half time: swap players as needed At the end of the Fall season all coaches will be asked to rate their players. This will help us do a better job of balancing next year Absolutely NO switching of players! Teams are balanced. In exceptional cases: thru division coordinator, both coaches agree PLUS okay from Regional Commissioner! 10

Open Registration Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. Open Registration 11

Open Registration How Coaches Help Welcome any player who s on your team and encourage ALL players to return next year. Spread the word 12

Positive Coaching Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment by the players and ultimately leads to better-skilled and bettermotivated players. Positive Coaching 13

Positive Coaching How Coaches Help Only positive words of encouragement during practices and games 14

Good Sportsmanship We strive to create a safe, fair, fun and positive environment based on mutual respect, rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO. Good Sportsmanship 15

Good Sportsmanship How Coaches Help Honor the Game Praise good play by both teams Remember the Everyone Plays philosophy Never criticize the referee. Love the referee to death! 16

Player Development We believe that all players should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game. Player Development 17

Player Development How Coaches Help Attend coaching clinics (mandatory) A better trained coach contributes to and encourages player development Sign-up for referee course Come prepared: make a practice plan for each practice Recognize, acknowledge and praise Player Development: Nice pass, Great shot, Awesome move, Good defense, etc. 18

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AYSO Organization Regions: Local community soccer programs Areas: Comprised of multiple Regions Sections: Comprised of multiple Areas National Board of Directors 13 volunteers, leading the largest single nonprofit youth sports organization in US! AYSO National Office Torrance, CA 20

WE ARE: AYSO Region 1112 Cedar Rapids/Marion National Office www.ayso.org Local Region www.ayso-cr.org (319) 804-8384 21

Neighbors Neighboring AYSO Regions: AYSO Center Point/Urbana AYSO Amana AYSO Dubuque 22

Local AYSO Board Regional Commissioner Henk Rook commissioner@ayso-cr.org Coach Administrator Mark Lehman coachadmin@ayso-cr.org Asst Coach Administrator Dave Ratzer asstcoachadmin@ayso-cr.org Referee Administrator Gary Cliff refereeadmin@ayso-cr.org Asst Referee Administrator TC Smith asstrefereeadmin@ayso-cr.org Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate Beth Tribble cvpadvocate@ayso-cr.org Treasurer Mary Hagensick treasurer@ayso-cr.org Safety Director Matthew Wolrab safetydirector@ayso-cr.org Registrar Deb Menken registrar@ayso-cr.org Scheduler Henk Rook scheduler@ayso-cr.org Uniform Coordinator Michele Tiefel uniforms@ayso-cr.org VIP Administrator Patti vip@ayso-cr.org Volunteer Recognition Coordinator Mary Hagensick recognition@ayso-cr.org Playoff Coordinator Patti playoff@ayso-cr.org Webmaster Henk Rook webmaster@ayso-cr.org Referee Mentor Program Coordinator Mark Holt refereementor@ayso-cr.org Player Referee Organization Admin Matt Milburn playerreferees@ayso-cr.org There s Room for You Too! 23

Division Coordinators Division coordinators are there for you if you have questions or comments specific to a Division. 5U Jim Conklin 5u@ayso-cr.org 6U Boys Mary Hagensick 6uboys@ayso-cr.org 6U Girls Todd Bell 6ugirls@ayso-cr.org 7U Boys Tasha Murdock 7uboys@ayso-cr.org 7U Girls Kyle Golimowski 7ugirls@ayso-cr.org 8U Boys Mike Plagge 8uboys@ayso-cr.org 8U Girls Jason Fawcett 8ugirls@ayso-cr.org 10U Boys Dana Tiegen 10uboys@ayso-cr.org 10U Girls Beth Tribble 10ugirls@ayso-cr.org 12U Boys Travis Vanderkamp 12uboys@ayso-cr.org 12U Girls Josh Gilliland 12ugirls@ayso-cr.org 14U Boys Dave Ratzer 14uboys@ayso-cr.org 14U Girls Jessica Longwisch 14ugirls@ayso-cr.org 15U Coed David Hagen 15u@ayso-cr.org 16U/19U Coed Henk Rook 19u@ayso-cr.org 24

Platinum Region For the seventh time in the last eight years! 25

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Player Counts We ended last season with 2,459 players! Largest in the Midwest! Larger than all soccer clubs combined! And we continue to grow 2,449 games 798 indoor players 501 indoor games 27

Player Counts Player counts Core Program as of 8/11/2017: Division Boys Girls Total 5U 50 35 85 6U 80 59 139 7U 118 77 195 8U 134 92 226 10U 271 199 470 12U 233 178 411 14U 161 119 280 15U 46 30 76 19U 45 31 76 VIP 10 5 15 Total 1148 825 1973 58% boys 42% girls AYSO United: 227 Grand Total: 2136 28

Communication with Parents Contact parents in next 72 hours! Collect/confirm email addresses with first round of phone calls. Ask how often they check their email. Communicate via email. Didn t get a response? Follow-up with phone call! Website for region related info A good and timely communication with the parents will save us a lot of work. 29

Volunteers Needed! Please let parents know that we need to fill the following positions: 4U Playground coordinators 5U Coaches As well as Referees!! Coaches Instructors, 30

Gary Cliff Referee Administrator 31

Referee Coverage Goal is to provide referee coverage for 100% of our games, but we are dependent on volunteers just like you Not your responsibility to coach and referee at same time Recruit one or two volunteers from your team to take the referee training Players as young as 10 can take the U08 Official course Players 12 or older can take the Basic Referee course 32

Referee Training Date Saturday, August 19 or Saturday, September 16 Location Faith Lutheran Church 155 Boyson Road Marion Basic Referee Course 8:00a 5:00p Intermediate Referee 8:00a 5:00p Advanced Referee Will be offered at a later date if sufficient interest New Referee Scrimmage - Sunday, August 27, 2 PM at Tuma 33

AYSO Policies Casts, Splints, Not allowed. Players with casts or splints may NOT play in games even if the cast is padded and the player has been cleared by a Doctor. Earrings, Piercings, Not allowed. Earrings, piercings, jewelry, etc., must be removed before the player can take the field. 34

Substitution Policy To ensure that every player gets to play at least 75% of every game AYSO allows a substitution break at approximately the mid point of each half. Every player on the team who did not start the half should be sent in at the break point. Look for an opportunity when the ball is naturally out of play a goal; a throw in; a goal kick; then restart play where things were before the break. The purpose of this break is to facilitate substitutions. Coaches should know who is being substituted for who, and be prepared to make the change quickly. This is not a time for major coaching adjustments, snacks, NO substitutions during quarters ( on the fly ) 35

2016 Law Changes Kickoff - ball may be kicked in any direction (no longer required to move forward) Any free kick - the ball must be kicked and clearly move ("touching" the ball does not put the ball into play) 36

Heading NO HEADING 12U and below When players deliberately head the ball, then indirect free kick for opposing team. 14U can head ball in matches, but only practice heading max 30 minutes per week, no more than 15-20 headers. US Soccer mandate due to lawsuit 37

Concussion Awareness If anyone (coach, referee, parent) observes signs of, or suspects, concussion then player sits out. Free training is available from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Take the course at www.aysou.org 38

Sportsmanship Award AYSO Section 6 Sportsmanship Award for above and beyond acts. ANY AYSO registered player is eligible for the Award. ANY registered AYSO Volunteer can submit a player for the Award. The award consists of a patch to be worn on right shoulder. 39

Touchline Behavior Each match is controlled by a referee who has full authority to enforce the Laws of the Game in connection with the match to which he has been appointed. - FIFA Laws of the Game Law 5 page 25 The decisions of the referee regarding facts connected with play are final. - FIFA Laws of the Game Law 5 page 26 [The Referee] takes action against team officials who fail to conduct themselves in a responsible manner and may, at his discretion, expel them from the field of play and its immediate surrounds. - FIFA Laws of the Game Law 5 page 26 40

Mark Lehman Coach Administrator 41

Coach Training Age specific coach training is mandatory for 6U, 7U, 8U, 10U, 12U, 14U and 15U Are YOU trained and certified?! 42

Coaches Training August 26 6U Clinic 9:00 11:30 7U/8U Clinic 9:00 12:00 10U Clinic 12:00 4:15 12U Clinic 12:00 4:30 14U/15U 8:00 5:00 Advanced Clinic (16U) 18 Hour Class Offered at the Section Level Who s Interested? National Clinic (19U) 56 Hour Class Offered at the National Level Who s Interested? Coach training is mandatory. 43

Coaches Training Can t make it to coaches clinics on August 26? Saturday, August 19th at the Center Point Primary School, 101 Palo Road, Center Point 7U/8U Coaches Clinic 9:00 am - 11:00 am 10U/12U Coaches Clinic 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm 44

Referee Courses Referee Training Coaches are strongly encouraged to take Referee Course Promote referee courses to your parents! (Because you want to coach from the sideline.) 45

Online Training AYSO training is available online at: www.aysou.org Courses available include Safe Haven 6U Coaches 8U Coaches 10U Coaches Separate 10U field portion required CDC Concussion Awareness Live class room is preferred over online training! 46

Practice Practice times and locations are at the discretion of the coaches. However, you may not practice at Tuma It is the responsibility of the coach to confirm that weather conditions are suitable for practice. If in doubt, cancel. Recommended number of practices: 7U/8U: 1 per week; 10U-15U: 2 per week 47

Practice Certificates of Insurance on are file with the following: School Districts Anamosa Community Cedar Rapids Community Linn-Mar Community Marion Independent Vinton-Shellsburg Community Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School Cedar Rapids Parks Department Faith Lutheran Church Hiawatha Parks Department St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Marion Parks Department If you practice elsewhere, and they need the certificate, contact the Safety Director. 48

Safety If a player or volunteer is injured during an AYSO sponsored activity, the parent/coach must notify the safety director, Matthew Wolrab. Fill out the Notification of Injury form If an incident occurs that may expose you or the region to legal proceedings, please fill out a report These forms are available via the web site. 49

Player Registration Forms The player registration forms give you the legal authority to seek medical attention in the event one of your players is injured during a practice or game Keep the forms with you at ALL AYSO activities You are only legally covered for players that are on your team roster Practicing with another team is fine, just make sure the other coach is present with their teams forms Only players listed on your roster can play games 50

Recognition of Coaches For how many years have you been coaching with AYSO? 51

Henk Rook Webmaster & Game Scheduler 52

Regional Website www.ayso-cr.org Game Schedules Game Cancellations Calendar Soccer Camps Email Addresses for all Board Members This presentation (on coaches page) -- TELL YOUR PARENTS -- 53

Blue Sombrero Blue Sombrero (BSB) Team Central Team Sports HQ phone app Shutterfly AYSOU.org 54

www.facebook.com/aysocr 55

Games Location All games are at Tuma Soccer Complex C Avenue and County Home Road in Cedar Rapids Map of field locations on our website City Policies No pets allowed No smoking No alcohol 56

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Game Calendar September 9 (Saturday) September 16 No games (club tournament) September 23 (Saturday) Photo Day 2 September 22, 25, 26, 28 or 29 (weeknights) September 30 (Saturday) Photo Day 2 October 2, 3, 5, 6 or 9 (weeknights) October 7 (Saturday) October 14 (Saturday) October 21 (Saturday) October 28 (Saturday) November 4 (Saturday) 59

Game Schedules The web site is considered the master schedule. Please check the web site periodically to make sure nothing has changed. Schedules will be published early September 60

Rescheduling Games (1) Reminder: Games should be played as scheduled. Rescheduling a game is the last resort. When requesting a game to be rescheduled, you are declaring that you ve explored all options to still play the game as scheduled. 61

Rescheduling Games (2) If you have a personal conflict with one of your games First, ask your parents if one of them wants to run the game in your absence. If not, then Second, ask the opposing coach if they can reschedule to a mutually agreeable time. If so, then Third, notify the scheduler of the date/time that you will not need a field, and of the date/time that you would like to reschedule to The scheduler will reserve and confirm the field for you. 62

Weather Policy Lightning or Thunder Go Home No Lightning OK to Play, Even if Raining 63

Game Cancellations If some, or all, of the games are cancelled due to weather a notice will be posted on the web site and the AYSO voice mail. Coaches will not be called We will try to make up games on a week night following the cancellation See the web site for details 64

Coaches & Players Parents/Spectators Coaches & Players Team / Spectator Separation Teams and spectators should be on opposite sides of the field for all divisions This is not enforced at 6U Only head coach and one assistant coach can be at sideline with the players. x x x 65

Strong Winds Strong winds over the length of field? Switch sides after each quarter! Discuss with opposing coach Inform referee 66

Large Roster Large team roster? Propose 5 periods to opposing coach! Inform referee 14U: 5 x 15 (instead of 4 x 17.5) 12U: 5 x 13 (instead of 4 x 15) 10U: 5 x 11 (instead of 4 x 12.5) 7U/8U: 5 x 9 (instead of 4 x 10) 67

Slide Tackling Slide tackling is an allowable part of the game at all levels Players should not be penalized for conducting a slide tackle PROPERLY No contact with opponent, cleats down, Players who execute a slide tackle IMPROPERLY should be called for a foul Recommendation Do not encourage U06, U07, U08, and U10 players to use slide tackles during a game Don t teach slide tackling unless you are familiar with the technique Taught in U12 Coaching clinic 68

Black Shorts Wearing different shorts than shorts supplied with uniform kit is okay, but shorts must be BLACK! No stripes, no logos, no words Small manufacturer s name and/or logo is okay. No No Okay 69

Win/Loss Records Keep track of your team s win/loss record during Fall season (No need to keep scores, just wins and losses.) Win/loss records and player ratings will be collected after Fall season 70

Forward AYSO Emails We don't have valid email addresses of all parents/players When receiving emails with forwarding request, then please forward ASAP! THANK YOU!! 71

REMINDER AYSO Standard Policies & Protocols The only team member(s) a head coach may specify to be on his/her team is his/her own child or children. Otherwise, there shall be no automatic retention of players on any specific team or with any specific coach from the previous season. So, no requests. 72

Small sided Field sizes US Soccer Mandates No throw-ins in 8U and below No punting/drop-kicks in 12U and below Build-out Line in 10U Age divisions based on birth year instead of 7/31 Effective Fall 2017 73

US Soccer Mandates US Soccer Mandates (from updated AYSO Reference Book) 5U, 6U 7U, 8U 9U, 10U 11U, 12U 13U, 14U 15U-18U Format 4 v 4 4 v 4 7 v 7 9 v 9 11 v 11 11 v 11 Heading No No No No Yes Yes Punting No No No No Yes Yes Goalkeepers No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Throw-ins No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Build-out Line No No Yes No No No Offside No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Min Roster Size 5 5 8 10 12 12 Max Roster Size 6 6 10 12 15 18 Duration of Halves < 20 20 25 30 35 40/45 74

Field Sizes Mandate US Soccer Mandates (from updated AYSO Reference Book) 5U, 6U 7U, 8U 9U, 10U 11U, 12U 13U, 14U 15U-18U Field Length 25 to 35 25 to 35 55 to 65 70 to 80 100 to 130 100 to 130 Field Width 15 to 25 15 to 25 35 to 45 45 to 55 50 to 100 50 to 100 Goal Area None None 4 by 8 5 by 12 6 by 12 6 by 12 Penalty Area None None 12 by 24 14 by 36 18 by 36 18 by 36 Penalty Spot None None 10 10 12 12 Center Circle Radius 5 5 8 8 10 10 Max Goal Size 4' x 6' 4' x 6' 6.5' x 18' 6.5' x 18' 8' x 24' 8' x 24' 75

Field Sizes LAST SPRING 5U, 6U 7U, 8U 9U, 10U 11U, 12U 13U, 14U 15U-18U Current Format 3 v 3 5 v 5 7 v 7 9 v 9 11 v 11 11 v 11 Current Field Size 30 x 15 50 x 30 80 x 40 100 x 50 120 x 75 120 x 75 Curr square yards 450 1500 3200 5000 9000 9000 Current Goal Size 4' x 6' 6' x 18' 7' x 21' 7' x 21' 8' x 24' 8' x 24' NEW (Fall 2017) 5U, 6U 7U, 8U 9U, 10U 11U, 12U 13U, 14U 15U-18U New Format 4 v 4 4 v 4 7 v 7 9 v 9 11 v 11 11 v 11 New Field Size 35 x 25 35 x 25 65 x 40 80 x 50 120 x 75 120 x 75 New square yards 875 875 2600 4000 9000 9000 New Goal Size 4' x 6' 4' x 6' 6.5' x 18' 7' x 21' 8' x 24' 8' x 24' 76

Birth Year Age Determination Birth Year Division MY2017 2013 5U (Schoolyard) 2012 6U 2011 7U 2010 8U 2009 10U 2008 10U 2007 12U 2006 12U 2005 14U 2004 14U 2003 15U or 19U 2002 19U 2001 19U 2000 19U 1999 19U 77

Kids Zone Put on agenda for parent meeting 78

Kids Zone Kids Zone Awareness Days September 9 (first game) October 7 (sixth game) On Kids Zone Awareness Days, coaches, referees, players and spectators gather for a pre-game Kids Zone Huddle. 79

Kids Zone Pre-game Kids Zone Huddle Coaches, players and referees walk to parents' side of field Gather all parents/spectators Coach of home team presents Kids Zone Go over both sides of flyer 80

Kids Zone Coach of away team: remind coach of away team to give the presentation Kids Zone starts with yourself by giving right example No commenting on officiating Put on agenda for parent meeting Contact division coordinator for help with uncontrollable parents 81

AYSO Programs Playground 5U Core Program (6U-15U) 19U VIP AYSO United AYSO Adult AYSO Soccer Camps 82

VIP Program 83

AYSO United AYSO s official club program Tryout based Travel for games Games on Sat/Sun Volunteer based Coaches Contact Todd Bell at tacocr@mchsi.com 84

AYSO Adult Soccer 85

AYSO Adult Soccer CRAAL CR AYSO Adult League Sunday afternoons 9v9 on U12 field Registration open until August 20 $120 include fall & spring, jerseys Referees wanted - email Gary at refereeadmin@ayso-cr.org Website: www.craal.org Online registration and credit card payments 86

Iowa Women's Soccer AYSO at Iowa Women's Soccer Friday 9/22/2017 at 7:00 PM Iowa vs. Penn State Tickets: FREE Wear your AYSO jersey for a chance to win prizes! 87

Indoor Soccer Professional Indoor Soccer: Cedar Rapids Rampage Major Arena Soccer League At US Cellular Center Season: end October March FREE season passes for local youth soccer players 88

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Don t Forget Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development 90

Break up by division Discuss division specific rules & guidelines Get Your Roster & Player Registration Forms We must verify your volunteer registration form and Safe Haven certification first! ALWAYS have Player Registration Forms with you! Get Player Uniforms Players Having Uniforms Will be Listed on Your Roster If You Can t Find a Player s Uniform Let Us Know Before You Leave Today Photo Order Forms for all your players Photo shoots will be scheduled for Sept 23 & 30 Coach s Equipment (balls, cones, first aid, etc.) 91

Player Registration Forms Check Player Registration Forms for: Notes (allergies, conflicts, etc.) Address mother vs. father Parent volunteers 92

After division sessions Head coaches and assistant coaches can pick up shirt with Mary in lobby after division session. 93

After division sessions IF: you are coaching or assistant coaching with our AYSO region for more than 3 years AND IF: you did not get a jacket in the past THEN: See Mary for jacket in the lobby after your division session Now: also gifts for 5 years or more! 94

Within the Next 72 Hours Decide on a time and place for your first practice Call all of your players to let them know they are on a team and you are their coach 95

Question & Answer 96

Door Prizes! 97

6U 7U/8U 10U 12U 14U/15U Time to Move (or Not) 98