LADERA SOCCER AYSO REGION 1455 Fall 2018 Meet Your Team Day August 11, 2018 Welcome to the 15 th year of AYSO in Ladera Ranch!
AGENDA Welcome from Your Regional Commissioner Why AYSO? Important Changes & Details Guidelines for Practices & Games Code of Conduct Concussion Policy Parents Responsibility to the Team Important Dates Hot Topics & Questions Meet Your Coach and Team 2
WELCOME Regional Commissioner: Janice Lugo rc@ayso1455.org I grew up playing AYSO and I m still playing AYSO soccer (Ladera Adult League) I started volunteering as an AYSO Coach in 1993 and I ve been on the Board in Ladera AYSO since January, 2013 I am a Certified AYSO Coach and Management Instructor I now co-coach our VIP Soccer Team I have been the Regional Commissioner for 1 glorious year. Thank you for supporting Ladera AYSO Soccer and for many of you, thank you for volunteering! 3
WELCOME Regional Commissioner: Janice Lugo - rc@ayso1455.org Big Issues, Volunteer Opportunities Asst. Regional Commissioner: Jim McPhee - arc@ayso1455.org Division Coordinators example: Gu6@ayso1455.org (find on website) 5u: Kim Diaz, 6u: Lance Washington/Jim McPhee, 7u: Robert Nedelykovic/ Cristy Overholtzer, 8u: Jon Alpert, 10u/12u: Darren Higuchi, 14u+ Mike Gaggiano Any questions that come up, Schedule, Practice issues, Roster issues, Equipment Registrar: Dyann Kai registrar@ayso1455.org Regional Coach Administrator: Neal Karchem rca@ayso1455.org Coaching resources, philosophies, training Regional Referee Admin: Tony Tiengtum - rra@ayso1455.org Referee resources, issues, training, scheduling Safety Coordinator: Rebecca Stora safety@ayso1455.org Injuries, dangerous fields, missing sandbags, etc. Uniforms: Mark Verrengia - uniforms@ayso1455.org Uniforms, equipment issues 4
WELCOME We have 30 Board Members in Ladera Ranch it takes a lot of great people to keep this program running. Our AYSO Board is 100% Volunteer (most have full-time jobs outside of AYSO) We are working hard to get over 230 teams on the field and coordinating approximately 1,700 players, 500 coaches, and about 800 volunteers overall! We are all volunteering to HELP our community and are doing our BEST to make this a great experience for everyone. 5
WHY AYSO? AYSO's Vision To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children s lives. AYSO's Mission To develop and deliver quality youth soccer programs which promote a fun, family environment based on AYSO's Six Philosophies: Everyone Plays Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Good Sportsmanship Player Development 6
IMPORTANT CHANGES & DETAILS 2017 was the year of changes in AYSO Soccer (Not only in Ladera Ranch, but Nationally!) and changes are still being made in 2018 7
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IMPORTANT CHANGES & DETAILS USSF Player Development Initiatives (pdi s) are mandated as of 2017. Birth Year Registration 6u vs. u6 terminology Small Sided Games 4v4 for all teams 8u and below No Throw-ins (8u and below) Change: Throw ins WILL be allowed in 8u No Heading (12u and below) No Goalkeeper punts (12u and below) Change: Goalkeeper punts allowed in 11u/12u Build Out Lines (10u) 9
IMPORTANT CLINICS CHANGES & DETAILS FREE Training Friday Nights Cox Baseball 3 4:00-5:00PM for beginning goalkeepers 5:00 6:00PM for experienced goalkeepers 10
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Safety/Field Guidelines No hard/plastic hair bows, no watches/bracelets, no earrings. NO BANDAGED EARRINGS EITHER No dogs at the fields! NO DOGS. NO DOGS. Game will not start until dog is removed from the field area. All portable goals MUST have sandbags. No hanging on goals! Player injuries should be reported at www.laderasoccer.net Sign up for text alerts for field status for practices and games Text AYSO1455 to 84483 11
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Coach Guidelines Coaches (head & assistant) must complete the following: Volunteer Application & Background Check You are not to be on the field with kids until this is completed AYSO s Safe Haven (www.aysotraining.org) You are not to be on the field with kids until this is completed AYSO CDC Concussion Awareness (www.aysotraining.org) State law requires you to complete this In-person division appropriate training (for U5 online U6 course is acceptable) 12
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Coach Guidelines Positive Coaching! Coach must have copies of registration forms and concussion forms at all times (for emergency information/state law). Coaches (any adults) are not allowed to scrimmage with the players. Coaches must wear their coaches polos at all games. End practices and games on time so the next teams can begin on time. If your game starts late, you still must end on time. We don t keep score in 8u and below if a team is short, let them borrow a player to get everyone playing more. Make it FUN!! Avoid blow-outs. 13
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES The Schedule The schedule will be available at matchtrak.com (click on Region 1455 Fall 2018). Schedule is subject to change, so please check periodically. ============= 7U and above coaches should check if referees are signed up for you game by clicking on Referee Login on the left menu Username: coach 1455 Password: 1455 14
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Player Guidelines Players must wear shinguards at all times and UNDER the socks. Cleats are preferred. Players must wear the proper uniform to the game. No Jewelry (no Band-Aids over earrings they must be removed) Medic ID bracelets may be removed if parents are present, otherwise must be covered by tape and info left visible. No casts or hard braces. 15
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Parent Guidelines Even though you turned in a registration form at in-person registration, you will need to provide another copy to your coach. No dogs at the fields! We will not play until dogs are removed. Parents cheer Coaches Coach (Don t confuse the kids) If you are not wearing a referee uniform, do NOT make the call. Direct any issues through your Coach to the Regional Coach Administrator (RCA) or Regional Referee Administrator (RRA). Be aware of your post-game conversations in the car with your player. No Parking at the Apartments Please respect the coaches time. 16
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Division Guidelines 17
5U -DIVISION FORMAT 2 nd Year of Dinomites Program!!! Free Ball!!! 4v4 (no goalkeepers) with Pugg goals and size 3 ball No practices, just Jamboree session on Saturdays 25-minute skills/games/practice session led by a Master Coach Coaches should assist the Master Coach in making sure the players are doing the games/skills correctly and enjoying themselves. 20-minute (two 10-minute halves) game Each team may have two coaches present on the field to help guide players, but should stay out of the way of play Stop half way through each half for substitutions Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and kick-ins (from sideline). But, when safe the ball may be gently kept in by coaches to avoid constant restarts. Opposing team must be in their own half on goal-kicks. No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Emphasize development and fun over winning! 18
6U DIVISION FORMAT 4v4 (no goalkeepers) with Pugg goals and size 3 ball One 45-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 40-minute (two 20-minute halves) game Coaches help on the field for first ½ of season. 2 nd Half of season, coaches should stay off of the field on their respective sidelines or near end lines to help play go smoothly Stop half way through each half for substitutions Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and kick-ins (from sideline). But, when safe the ball may be gently kept in by coaches to avoid constant restarts. Opposing team must be in their own half on goal-kicks. No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid Blowouts Emphasize development and fun over winning! Communicate with opposing coach during the week if you know you will be short players. Bring pinnies and be prepared to use/provide guest players when necessary 19
7U DIVISION FORMAT 4v4 (no goalkeepers) with Pugg goals and size 3 ball One 45-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 40-minute (two 20-minute halves) game One Referee signs up to cover the game (can be certified ref parent). Coaches should stay off of the field on their respective sidelines or near end lines to help play go smoothly Stop half way through each half for substitutions Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and kick-ins (from sideline). Opposing team must be in their own half on goal-kicks. No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid Blowouts. Emphasize development and fun over winning! Communicate with opposing coach during the week if you know you will be short players. Bring pinnies and be prepared to use/provide guest players when necessary 20
8U DIVISION FORMAT 4v4 (including goalkeepers) with goals and size 3 ball One 60-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 40-minute (two 20-minute halves) game Coaches should stay on their respective sidelines in the coaching zone Stop half way through each half for substitutions/water break Players should not specialize. i.e. no player should be playing more than two quarters as GK and all players should get a chance to play it Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and throw-ins (from sideline). Opposing team must move behind the half way line when the goalkeeper has the ball. No Goalkeeper Punts/No Headers No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid blow-outs. Emphasize development and fun over winning! Communicate with opposing coach during the week if you know you will be short players. Bring pinnies and be prepared to use/provide guest players when necessary 21
10U DIVISION FORMAT 7v7 (including goalkeepers) with size 4 ball Two 75-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 50-minute (two 25-minute halves) game Coaches should stay on their respective sidelines in the coaching zone Stop half way through each half for substitutions/water break Players should not specialize. i.e. no player should be playing more than two quarters as GK and all players should get a chance to play it Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and throw-ins (from sideline). Opposing team must move behind the Build Out Line when the goalkeeper has the ball. No Goalkeeper Punts/No Headers No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid blow-outs. (have your top scorer play GK) 22
12U DIVISION FORMAT 9v9 (including goalkeepers) with size 4 ball Two 90-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 60-minute (two 30-minute halves) game Coaches should stay on their respective sidelines in the coaching zone Stop half way through each half for substitutions/water break Players should not specialize. i.e. no player should be playing more than two quarters as GK and all players should get a chance to play it Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and throw-ins (from sideline). Goalkeeper Punts Allowed Again No Headers No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid blow-outs. (have your top scorer play GK) 23
14U-19U DIVISION FORMAT 11v11 (including goalkeepers) with size 5 ball Two 90-minute practice per week Master coaches will be available periodically over the season to lead practices 70 minute (14u)/80 minute (16u)/90 minute (19u) games AREA Play Circuit Coaches should stay on their respective sidelines in the coaching zone Stop half way through each half for substitutions/water break for 14u. Free Substitution for 16u and 19u. Restarts (when the ball goes out of play): Goal-kicks, corner-kicks, kick-offs and throw-ins (from sideline). Goalkeeper Punts Allowed Headers Allowed No player shall play four-quarters until all players have played three-quarters. All players must play at least two-quarters. Avoid blow-outs. (have your top scorer play GK) 24
VIP DIVISION Division for players with Special Needs (physical, mental or behavioral) Youngers, tweeners and olders All ages welcome One practice a week and one game. Buddies provided for those who need a friend to help. 25
ADULT SOCCER Ladera Ranch Co-Ed Soccer To register for Fall 2018 and see more information visit ayso1455adult.org 26
VOLUNTEER REFEREE NEEDS Referee Needs: Current Referee Roster - Total Registered for MY2018 106 Referees Only 67 registered Adult Referees Youth Referees, 15 girls and 24 boys MY2017 245 certified referees We especially need female referee volunteers, currently 3 women signed. Referees are authority figures, and all our kids need to consistently see both males and females in this role. We re currently giving the clear though entirely false impression that only men can or should referee. All moms, grandmas, aunts, female neighbors and friends: please help! You don t need any soccer experience or knowledge. The job really is watching kids in a park, ensuring everyone plays fairly and safely and has fun. We ll teach you the small amount of soccer laws you need. 27
GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICES & GAMES Referee Guidelines 7U/8U Teams are responsible for their home game coverage, 1 referee Each 10U and older team needs to have 3 Referees that are actively covering games. Teams must earn 16 points (2 point for referee and 1 point AR) Required for 10u and above to participate in the INVITATIONAL playoffs. Referee Classes the next 3 Saturdays at Chaparral. August 18, 25 (8U course) and September 1 (must fill out volunteer application online and sign up in AYSOU for the class). Games must have a Referee by 9pm by Thursday. If not, a parent referee can sign up for the game on Friday. Games are cancelled if no referee by Friday at 5pm. For 8u and under, games will continue with a certified coach acting as referee. 28
CODE OF CONDUCT My Child is here because they want to be. I will learn the rules of the game and the policies of the league. I will encourage my child to always play by the rules. I will help my child work toward skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. My child will be a winner even in defeat. I will NOT ridicule or yell at my child for making a mistake or for losing a game. I will remain 3 yards behind the touch line, never enter the field of play and never stand behind the goal during play. I will set a good example. Children learn best by example. 29
CODE OF CONDUCT I will applaud good plays by my team AND by members of the opposing team. I will never publicly question the referee s judgment and honesty. The decisions of the referee regarding facts of play are final. I will NEVER say anything negative to a youth referee OR adult referee. (Zero Tolerance for ALL NEW!) I will recognize the value and importance of volunteer coaches, referees and officials and give them their due respect. Without them there would be no AYSO soccer. I will support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from youth sporting activities. I will demand a sports environment that is free from drugs, tobacco and alcohol, and I will refrain from their use at any AYSO game and/or practice where children are present. 30
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CONCUSSIONS AYSO OFFICIAL CONCUSSION POLICY Concussions are a serious medical emergency and should be taken seriously. Players suspected of having a Concussion and removed from the match by the Official may not return to that match. Players may not return to games and/or practice until cleared by a Physician s Note. 32
PARENTS RESPONSIBILITY TO THE TEAM Additional Team Volunteers needed to make a season successful! 3+ Referees Trained and Certified (teams must earn 16 ref points during the season) Field Set up must be performed and maintained by all teams. No goals, no flags, etc., means no game. Team Manager/Team Parent Team Sponsor (Responsible for the Banner) Regional Volunteers still needed! 33
IMPORTANT DATES Practices can start next August 20th. Team Parent meeting is Wednesday, August 22 th at Oak Knoll Clubhouse 7:00pm Referee Training is August 18 & (8u) and September 1 at Chaparral. First Games are Saturday, September 8 th Picture Day is Sunday, September 16 th at Chaparral (NO TEAM MAKE UPS only individual make ups!) SILENT Saturday is September 29 Legends of Ladera (LOL) Volunteer Tournament is November 4 th 34
HOT TOPICS Roster Issues/Balancing Waitlisted Players Dick s Sporting Goods 20% Off Get your Ticket for the FREE practice jersey 35
MEET YOUR COACH AND TEAM Tables are Numbered Teams 1-15 are the first lunch tables Teams 16+ are around the corner to the back, left of the building. If you do not know your team number, ask a board member at the info table. If your coach and assistant are not there, we will send a region representative. Please do not leave your table area, as we will be directing other teammates to the appropriate table. You have a maximum of 25 minutes to meet and then please clear the area for the next groups. 36
THANK YOU! Thank you for being a part of our Ladera Ranch AYSO Family! Always Remember It s for the KIDS! 37