2017-18 Fall Season REQUIRED MEETING for U8-U19 Coaches and Team Volunteers Thursday, July 20 th, 2017
Meet Our Team 2017-18 WSSC Board Stefan Persson President William Fry VP of Admin, HSA President Tom Gass VP of Coaches Tim Hinthorn VP of Players Curtis Allan Treasurer Chip Goss Secretary Cori Roed Registrar Tim McMonigle Commissioner, Ref Assignor, Field/Game Scheduler, HSA VP of Comp Clydene Evans-Wenzel Commissioner, Coed U6/U7 Coordinator Garnet Brown Commissioner RobRoy Chalmers Commissioner James Foulk Commissioner Dennis Lapchis Commissioner Volunteers Needed Serve With Us!
Youth Soccer Landscape in Washington National State Region Association Club Recreational U11-U19 U6-U12 Competitive
Highline Soccer Association (HSA) HSA Levels of Competition Recreational Soccer Clubs WSSC, HSC Spring and Fall Soccer Select Program HSA Select Fall Soccer Premier Soccer Club Highline Premier FC Year-round Our HSA Soccer Family Other Program Offerings HSA Skills Clinics Spring and Fall Player Clinics Summer Soccer Camps UKIS, HPFC, Others HSA Stars Nominated U8-U10 players Fall HSA Scholarship Collegiate Scholarships
HSA Leagues and Partners HSA U6-U12 recreational soccer, within HSA boundaries SSUL U11-U19 recreational soccer, within District 3 boundaries (WS to Tacoma) SYSA U11-U19 recreational soccer, within Seattle/Shoreline city limits NPSL U11-U19 select level soccer, Seattle and Eastside boundaries PSPL U10-U19 premier level soccer, state-wide
2017 Fall Coaches Packet Please review completely and carefully Available Online Use Website Resources For questions and support contact: highlinesoccer@gmail.com, info@highlinesoccerclub.com, wsscboard@gmail.com
2017 HSA Fall Season Registration Update as of 7/19/17 Age Group Boys Girls Coed U6 Coed U7 14 teams 23 teams U8 16 teams 14 teams U9 15 teams 8 teams U10 12 teams 9 teams U11 8 teams 6 teams U12 9 teams 8 teams U13 7 teams 2 teams U14 3 teams 1 team U15 2 teams 1 team U16 2 teams 1 team U17 3 teams 0 teams U18 1 team 0 teams U19 2 teams 1 team Totals 80 teams 51 teams 1,767 players, 244 coaches, 168 teams
2017-18 Fall Season League Match Dates U6/U7 8 game WSSC season, 9/17 11/5 U8-U12 10 game HSA season, 9/16 11/18 U13-U19-10-12 game season, 9/9 12/9 WSSC U8-U11 Soccer Jamboree 9/9 Recreational Cup State Tournament - TBA Founders Cup State Tournament - TBA
Know the Rules of Competition (www.highlinesa.org/updated_hsa_rules) U8-U12 Rules of Competition posted on the HSA website: www.highlinesa.org U12-U19 Rules of Competition posted on the SSUL website: www.washingtonyouthsoccer.org/le agues/south_sound_united_league For questions and support contact: wsscboard@gmail.com
US Youth Soccer Small-Sided Mandates Age Group Format Maximum Roster U6 and U7 4v4 No Keeper 8 U8 U9 and U10 U11 and U12 5v5 with Keeper* *HSA Modification 7v7 Direct kicks and Offside (U10) 9v9 Penalty Kicks and slide tackles 9 11 14
NO Heading U6-U11! The days of kids 10 years old or younger heading the ball in a soccer game or practice are over. In resolving a class-action lawsuit regarding the large number of concussions in the sport, the U.S. Soccer Federation has issued new guidelines either banning or limiting players heading the ball depending on their age. Children 10 years or under will no longer be allowed to head the ball in practice or games, while players ages 11 to 13 will only be allowed to do it on a limited basis
Build Out line Rule U8-U11 The build out line is used to promote playing the ball out of the back in an unpressured setting. When the goal keeper has the ball, either during play or from a goal kick or free kick, the opposing team should move behind the build out line Goal kicks: The opposition can enter the build out area as soon as the ball leaves the penalty area. Restarts from within the penalty area: The opposition can enter the build out area as soon as the ball leaves the penalty area. GK in possession with their hands: The opposition can enter the build out area as soon as the goalkeeper puts the ball into play
2017 Season Expectations Team Conduct -- Coaches, Players, and Spectators Strict adherence to WSSC and WYS Codes of Conduct Model poise, integrity, and good sportsmanship (players and sidelines will follow your lead) The coach is responsible for the conduct of the entire team and their supporters-- Be positive! Be a role model! 50% playing time for EVERY player in good standing (per WSSC Player Agreement) regardless of level of competition
2017 Season Expectations Know and Follow the Rules! NEW HSA Rules of Competition for U8-U11 No Heading Rule Build Out Line Rule Keep Matches Competitive Medical Releases - print out and have each parent sign. Keep with you at all practices and games. Only Players that are registered and assigned to your team roster are eligible to participate in a match! Contact us (wsscboard@gmail.com) whenever you have questions or need assistance. Make sure we can reach you! WSSC needs to have a current email address where coaches can be reached with WSSC communications. Keep Team Roster with you for easy reference
2 (or more) RMA-Cleared Adults for each Team Register with WSSC through Bonzi Apply for background check (RMA) through Affinity. Clear status is good for one year. If you registered last year in August 2016, your RMA will expire in August 2017. We can t assign coaches to teams if their RMA is expired. See the Coaches Packet for more information.
Fall Schedules Bonzi Team click on Roster HSA website - www.highlinesa.org/hsa_schedules Find coach contact info here by clicking on team name If you cancel or move your U8-U12 game, please contact us so we can let referees know
Bonzi Team
Bonzi Team Functionality Team Rosters Team Schedule Post practice and other events Print medical release forms Send out team communications via email or text Keep track of attendance Post photos and documents
Respect The Referee! Do NOT Challenge the Referees Calls on the Field! Provide Feedback GOOD or Bad via TriasSoccerCentral.org
Expectations Towards Referees Ask questions BEFORE the match (good to confirm length of half, rules, etc) Control team and sideline conduct Post-game handshakes with referee and opponents Referee evaluation Trias (triassoccercentral.org) is the site to evaluate all refs
Evaluate your Referee!
Honor the Game!
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) BETTER ATHLETES, BETTER PEOPLE. That s what youth sports can and should produce. The WSSC is partnering with PCA to help assure that every athlete in our program has a positive, characterbuilding experience. PLEASE take the Double-Goal Coaching Course for FREE using the WSSC credentials provided in the Coaches Packet
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) PCA Double-Goal Coach Introduction
Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) Double-Goal Coach Coaching for Wining and Life Lessons We will recognize WSSC Coaches that successfully complete the course on our website and on our Facebook page.
Sudden Cardiac Awareness Act Information on Compliance with Senate Bill 5083 - "Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Act The safety of our players is paramount to Washington Youth Soccer. Sudden cardiac arrest is the leading cause of death for youth athletes, with as many as 1 in 250 youth athletes having a heart disorder that may increase the risk of sudden cardiac arrest. On July 24, 2015, a new State of Washington law regarding sudden cardiac arrest awareness will go into effect. SB 5083 referred to as the Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Awareness Act was passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor with the intent of making youth athletes, their families, and coaches aware of sudden cardiac arrest.
SCA Signs and Symptoms Usually, the first sign of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) is loss of consciousness (fainting). At the same time, no heartbeat (or pulse) can be felt. Some people may have a racing heartbeat or feel dizzy or lightheaded just before they faint. Within an hour before SCA, some people have chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea (feeling sick to the stomach), or vomiting.
Required Concussion Education and Action Plan When in doubt, sit them out! Notify parents and HSA Board Allow the athlete to return to play ONLY with permission from a health care professional with experience in evaluating for concussion. A repeat concussion that occurs before the brain recovers from the first can slow recovery or increase the likelihood of having long-term problems. Prevent common long-term problems and the rare second impact syndrome by delaying the athlete's return to the activity until the player receives appropriate medical evaluation and approval for return to play.
The Advanced Development Club for the Highline Soccer Association
Highline Fall Skills Clinic HSA Stars Program HSA Coaches Clinic by HPFC and Coerver NW
2016 HSA Fall Skills Clinic 6-Week Training Program emphasizing: Field Play (Coerver Trainers) Individualized techniques 1v1 attacking and defending Receiving and combining with teammates Small group play Goalkeeper Training (HPFC GK Coaches) Proper technique Catching and distributions from hands Punts and goal kicks Defending 1v1 attacks, corner kicks and highballs
2017 HSA Fall Skills Clinic Skills Clinic Details: 6 Monday Evenings September 18 - October 23 Moshier Playfield in Burien U8 to U14 1.5 hour Sessions for Field Players or Goal Keepers Cost - $90 HSA will also host a Spring Skills Clinic Look for information from HSA in January
HSA STARS PROGRAM A fun and competitive end to the Fall Season!
5 TH ANNUAL HSA STARS PROGRAM As part of our commitment to raise the level of play for all players and coaches throughout the Association, Highline Premier FC in partnership with Coerver Coaching NW, is offering the fourth annual Highline Soccer Association Star Week. This October, recreational coaches of U8 to U10 teams will recommend their top 3 players to participate in this program. All HSA Stars training sessions and HSA Stars match days are FREE!
2017 HSA Stars Program Advanced development training and matches Coaches nominate the top 3 players from their team Nominated/Registered players will receive one day of training with professional Coerver trainers Compete in Star Jamboree with other top players within HSA U8, U9 and U10 WSSC and HSC teams Nominate your top 3 players in October Training November 27, 2017 (evening) Star Jamboree December 2, 2017 Teams coached by HPFC coaches Referees Cost FREE
2017 Training Topics: August 26 th, 2017 9:00-12:00pm Walt Hundley Playfield NSCAA 4v4 course 9-11am Goalkeeper training 11am-12pm Annual Coaches game to follow, 12pm-2pm
UKISC August Camp August 14-18 at the Riverview Playfield Online Registration Via UKIS 1-Week Soccer Camp at the Riverview Playfield ½ Day Option from 9:00am-Noon Full-Day Option from 9:00am- 3:00pm for 8-years and older Age-Specific, Skill-Based Technical Training for Players 4+ to 14
UKISC Coaches Clinic for U6-U8 Saturday, August 19 th at Walt Hundley Playfield UKIS will host a Special 1-Day Clinic for Keepers and Strikers from 9:00am-Noon (Registration Required) UKIS will host FREE Coaching Clinics for WSSC Coaches! 9:00am-10:30am Master Coach Session 10:30am-Noon U8 5v5 Soccer U9/U10 7v7 Soccer
WSSC Fall Jamboree Saturday, September 9th The WSSC 2017 Kickoff Jamboree provides recreational youth soccer teams with an opportunity to fine-tune their play just prior to the start of the fall season. This is a FREE jamboree for WSSC teams U8 to U12? (HSC teams are welcome on a spaceavailable basis) All teams MUST pre-register to participate. 2-Game Minimum Watch the Jamboree page on our website for details: http://www.westseattlesoccer.or g/jamboree
U6-U7 2017-18 Kits from Score Sports
U8-U12 2017-18 Kits from Score Sports
U13-U19 2017-18 Kits from Score Sports
Essential Equipment Coaches Jacket Medical Release Forms Team Roster Session Plan Whistle Optional Stuff Pinnies Snacks Trophies
Uniform Distribution Instructions Refer to the packing slip for color and size distribution. Do not allow players to select jersey by number. Teams U13 and above are free to customize their white training jerseys. NO Business Sponsors!! Give the lowest number to the smallest player. If you cannot fit a player please contact wsscboard@gmail.com with team age, uniform color, and size required
2017-18 Fall Coaches Gift
Team and Individual Photo Days 3 Picture Dates this Fall: Saturday, September 23 rd Saturday Teams Sunday, September 24 th Sunday Teams Saturday, October 7 th Make-Up Date Watch your email for details and online registration!
Team Photo Days The Coach will schedule the picture time for the team after fall schedules have been published. Online scheduling is first come first served. Hand out Order Envelopes 7 days prior to scheduled date. Families may also order photos online (preferred). Every player will receive a team photo even if they do not order individual photos If at least 5 player families order photos the Head Coach will receive an 8x10 team plaque and two 5x7 team photos for assistant coaches. Wear full uniforms and your branded Coach s gear to represent the WSSC in style. Line up from shortest to tallest 15 minutes before your scheduled time with completed photo order packet (or online order confirmation) in-hand.
Sorry NO Dogs! Dogs are NOT allowed at organized athletic fields, beaches, or children's play areas in Seattle parks, per the Seattle Municipal Code. Please tell your team families to leave their pets at home during practices and matches.
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