Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer Club Spring 2019 Coaches Meeting Thursday February 28, 2019 at 7pm
3 Things You Have To Do! Hold a parents meeting by Mon Mar 11th Find (an) assistant coach(es), make sure they get their background check & fingerprints done: http://sunnyvalesoccer.org/comp/registration_coaches.shtml Get contact info (cell phone) for all parents make practice and game day fun for your players Come to the coaches training, pick up your equipment and uniforms all on March 2nd @SSC, 1095 Dunford Way. Enter game day constraints on Coach Scheduling request form that Garry will create will stay open till the end of Wednesday (3/6/2019). 2
Introductions and Contacts Spring 2019 Rec Registrar Faye Rotbert recregistration@sunnyvalesoccer.org Rec Director Stephen Geddes recreation@sunnyvalesoccer.org Director of Coaching Andrew Ransome andrew@griffinsoccer.com Director of Referees Tibor Polgar referee@sunnyvalesoccer.org Rec Master Scheduler Garry Epps gepps@employees.org Rec Equipment Coordinator Kelly Hamburger kelsears@yahoo.com Rec Uniform Coordinator April Lee recuniforms@gmail.com Age Group Coordinators 6UB Carlos Araujo carloscajr@gmail.com 6UG Carlos Araujo carloscajr@gmail.com 7UB Sachin Naik sach_naik@yahoo.com 7UG Robert Clapp bob.clapp@gmail.com 8UB Lars Haitz lars_haitz@yahoo.com 8UG Mario Ponce marioponce.mft@gmail.com 10UB Danielle Hilmes danielle.hilmes@gmail.com 10UG Leland Lim lelim@yahoo.com 12UB Adam Dysart adys@sonic.net 12UG Melissa Arias ariasm6@gmail.com 14UG+ Leland Lim lelim@yahoo.com 14, 16 & 18/19UB Amir Moezpoor arsalan_moezpoor@yahoo.com 3
Registration 648 players as of February 25th currently working through wait list registrations, the following age groups still have spots: 6B, 7B, 7G, 8B, 8G, 10B, 10G, 12B, 14B, 14G+. new coaches and assistant coaches need to get background check & fingerprinting; verification currently takes 10 14 days 65 teams. Still trying to find some coaches. 14UB, 14UG (includes some older girls), 16UB and 18U/19UB (combined): play through End of season tournament > Hopefully there will be a Rec D2 Cup (varies depending on field availability and club support) 4
Team Sizes Age Groups Format Min Team Size Max Team size 6U B 3x3 (2 fields) 10 12 6U G 3x3 (2 fields with 10 min and 12 max in Fall) (1 field with 5 min and 6 max in Spring) 5 6 7U B 4v4 (2 fields) 11 13 7U G 4v4 (1 field) 7 8 8U B 5v5 8 9 8U G 5v5 8 9 10U B 7v7 10 11 10U G 7v7 10 11 12U B 9v9 12 14 12U G 9v9 12 14 14U B play through 11v11 14 18 14U G play through 11v11 14 18 16U B play through 11v11 14 18 16U G play through 11v11 14 18 18/19U B play through 11v11 14 18 18/19U G play through 11v11 14 18 5
Schedule Saturday Mar 2 Saturday Mar 2 Saturday Mar 2 Saturday Mar 2 Saturday, Mar 9 Monday Mar 11 Tuesday Mar 12 On field coach training for head and assistant coaches @ Sunnyvale Soccer Complex (SSC, 1095 Dunford Way) 6U/7U : 9:00 10:15am 8U : 10:15 11:30am 10U+ : 11:45am 1:00pm 8:30am 1:30pm: Cleat Exchange for players at SSC 8:30am 1:30pm: Uniform/Equipment Pickup for coaches at SSC Team lists can be distributed (only if coach is cleared) First week of practice (only if coach is cleared) Game schedule published All players should have heard from their coach by now All team meetings should have been held 8U Goalkeeper Clinics: 5 6pm girls, 6 7pm boys at Nimitz Friday Mar 15 Saturday Mar 16 6U/7U Parent Ref Clinic at SSC 5:15 6pm First game for 6U to 12U, (Mar 30 first game for 14U+) 6
Team/Parent Meeting Meet your parents (Kids encouraged) Recruit an assistant coach or two: have them fill out the online registration (needed each season) and get finger printed (needed if it has been more than 2 years since you last coached with SASC and were fingerprinted) Set expectations for kids and parents Emphasize positive behavior, fun, avoiding sideline coaching Set day, time, location for practice End of season party/clean up 7
Volunteering/Service A team needs a lot of volunteers: Head and Assistant coach/coaches Parent ref 6U and 7U Team photographer, website (Teamsnap), end of season party Field cleanup/proper use of equipment (don t sit on soccer balls) Community goodwill (parking, etc) Picture day Porta Pottie unlocking and locking Goal set up and take down 8
Uniforms and Equipment Equipment Pick up at SSC Mar 2nd Send an assistant, spouse or friend if needed What s in the bag Soccer Balls 1 per player (NOT for keeps, please remind players not to sit on them.) ~20 flat cones 6 tall cones Ball Pump Pinneys for half a team Set of Pugg Goals (6U only) Medical Kit Coaches Bag (new coaches) Discounts: ProTime Sports through Soccer Pro, 1338 Saratoga Ave, San Jose SASC players get discount at Soccer Pro What you get Jerseys, Shorts, Socks for each player Goalkeeper Jerseys (1 per team) some Goalkeeper Gloves available (youth size for 8U 10U teams) Coaches Polo (new coaches) Coaches hat 9
Referees 6U/7U Each team provides one referee who takes one of the two fields (7UG should each take one half of the game) Referee Training Mandatory that each 6U/7U team send one parent/guardian That parent becomes Head Referee for Team New Coaches are welcome, but cannot double as referee Every game refereed by Team s Head Referee or someone they personally trained best to share the load Please respect volunteer referees and set positive example for our kids Ref call is always the right call, no matter what 10
Referees 8U and above 8U+ refs are paid and coordinated via Arbiter Most likely youth refs, so be nice, help them learn Will forward separate emails from Referee Coordinator, Tibor Polgar, about Arbiter Club committed to referee development create positive learning environment for them as well Ref call is always the right call, no matter what 11
10U Build Out Rules 1) 10u will play 7v7. 2) We will be using the US Soccer build out line (edge of center circle will be build out line if no other line is visible): (a) Furthest build out line is new offside line. (FYI this may be difficult for some refs to see in a single ref system, so will still be called if "obvious".) (b) Opponents must retreat behind build out line whenever GK has possession. (c) On goal kick, opponents may not break build out line until the ball leaves the penalty area. 3) GK is not allowed to punt or drop kick the ball must pass, throw, or roll the ball into play. 4) Unlimited subbing at any stoppage with the permission of the referee. (Coaches must have subs ready to prevent delaying the game.) 5) No heading. 6) FIFA Direct kicks, including penalty kicks (Hopefully, this will eliminate clumsy challenges in the penalty area). 7) FIFA Throw ins (Hopefully, this will eliminate repeat poor re throws, and referees from allowing play to continue after a second poor attempt.) 12
Practices Practice Expectations 6U/7U/8U: once per week, no more than 60 minutes in duration 10U: once or twice per week 12U and above: Twice per week Fields where Sunnyvale Alliance has permits reserved for our Rec program Field M T W Th F Time Slot Notes Cupertino Middle X X X X X 6-8pm Field 3 Ellis X X X X X 4-8pm Lakewood X X 4-6pm Laurelwood X X X X 5-7pm Nimitz X X X X X 4-8pm Sunnyvale Middle X X X X X 6-8pm Vargas X X X X X 4-8pm Field 1. LPB will be using SMS on Wed until 7pm Notes on Field Usage: You can practice on fields other than above, but Must be in Sunnyvale city limits or check with Rec Director Must yield to other users of fields who have permits Mondays and Fridays less crowded You self select practice times: Work with other coaches to find a way to fit Enter your practice location into Google doc (to be sent out)
Notes on Field Usage You can practice on fields other than above, but Must be in Sunnyvale city limits or check with Rec Director Must yield to other users of fields who have permits Mondays and Fridays and early afternoon are less crowded You self select practice times: Work with other coaches to find a way to fit Enter your practice location into Google doc (to be sent out) Practice Expectations: 6U to 8U once per week no more than 60 minutes, 10U once per week 60 90 minutes, 12U and above twice per week 60 90 minutes 14
Game Fields and Formats Game Notes No official make-up for rainouts If Sunnyvale City Fields are closed, no games Double Field Set-up for 6UB and 7UB No Parent Zone 6U: Vargas, 2 fields of 3 v 3 boys, 1 field girls (no goalies) 7UB: Double Field at West Valley Elem, 2 games of 4 v 4 (no goalies) 7UG: Single Field at West Valley Elem, 4 v 4 (no goalies) 8U: 5 v 5 Challenger School (Hollenbeck) 10U: 6 v 6 Cumberland Elementary 12U: 8 v 8 Cherry Chase Elementary 14U, 16U & 19U: 11v11 Play through, Home Field is Nimitz Field assignments subject to change
Vargas Elementary 6U Double fields
West Valley Elementary 7U tubes 7UB 7UB 7UG
Challenger/Hollenbeck 8U alignment and location of fields might change 8U, 5v5 50x35y Back 8U, 5v5 50x35y Front
Cumberland Elementary 10U Parents 10U, 6v6 60x40 Front Players, coaches
Cherry Chase Elementary 12U
Nimitz layout 14U+ Players, coaches 14U+, 11v11 Up to 100x60y Parents
Game Day 6/7U 6U: Coaches each bring pair of Puggs 7U: First games set up goals, last games put away goals in tubes at field. Combo for lock boxes is 173 (these are subject to change due to vandalism). First game opens port a potty, last game lock it. Make sure you return the key to the lock box. If game starts late, referees should shorten one or both halves to end on time, so coaches need to be mindful to move teams along at the beginning & breaks (Some coaches have multiple teams) 6U plays four quarters instead of 2 halves to provide more coaching moments 22
Game Day 8U+ Talk to the other coach and compare notes on the season. Anticipate need for challenges Only 2 adults allowed on players side, and they must be registered adults Parents on opposite side of field First games unlock tubes, port a potty, put up goals. Combo for lock boxes is 173 (subject to change). Last games make sure goals are put away, tubes locked, porta potty locked. Make sure you return the key to the lock box. 23
Game cancellations This is a recreational league, and we don t support reschedules in the way most competitive leagues might provide. If two coaches mutually agree to cancel their scheduled time and play at another time or place, they do that with their own referees. We won t pay. For any cancellation or change, you must contact the Rec Game Scheduler by Wednesday prior to your game: gepps@employees.org in order for the referees to be informed. Please do NOT contact the referee assigner directly. 24
Play Through League play through teams in 14UB, 14UG, 16UB, 18/19UB Games are player both home and away. 8 game season. Player cards are critical for playing. Refs will check these. Schedule will be posted on the D2 website, http://www.d2rec.org/ Each team needs to have a point of contact (aka manager) for dealings with the league. All home games are at Nimitz Elementary. Remember this is not life or death comp soccer, so keep the good rec spirit. 25
Purpose of SASC Rec Program The purpose of Recreational youth soccer in SASC is the development of the soccer playing ability of the child. Safety, fun, excitement, and player skill development are the primary focus of the program. Regardless of the ability of the child, everyone deserves an equal chance to play and to learn in a safe, positive, and supportive environment. 26
What makes a good coach (in the parents eyes)? positives: knowledgeable, right mix between fun and learning positive attitude organized & responsive well prepared practices, kept kids engaged for 60 minutes negatives: favoritism strong players get more playing time, coaches son never subs out leadership & organization problems our son s coach had no idea what to do at practices or games, never had a lineup or knew what to do But I want to make sure that the coach is kind and positive. My son is very sensitive and not super athletic. He tries hard and responds to positive encouragement. But our last coach in the spring would yell at him all the time and we had to quit. impatient, activities too complicated for age group, overly concerned with discipline lack of sportsmanship, did not try to manage lopsided game 27
Positive Coaching Why do kids love to play? What is the role of the coach? How do you create a positive environment? Don't use don't Catch them being good How to challenge your players 28
Rules of Fair Play In addition to small sided modifications, SASC has the following requirements on Rec games. 1. Every player must play at least half of each game he/she attends. 2. The Coach should make each child a starter for at least 50% of the games The Coach should strive to put each player in a position to score (i.e., forward or attacking midfielder) at least 50% of the time over the length of the season. Players should NOT be limited to specific positions, even though they themselves may have their initial preferences. Players should be challenged to experience the total game of soccer, and play ALL positions. 3. Every player who wants to must have the opportunity to play as goal keeper at least ½ a game during the season. 4. Coaches are expected to make adjustments when team is leading by 2 goals 5. Be sure to think about, plan, and practice for this BEFORE your first game. At your team meeting, let your players and parents know you will be doing this and why. 29
Bad Excuses for Blow outs I didn t realize what the score was Pay Attention I can t tell my kids not to score Talk to Coach Andrew about challenges I tried, but my kids don t listen to me Sub them out I wanted to make sure we were up enough goals so that the other team couldn t come back Reconsider what the Rec program is all about 30
SASC Modified Laws Familiarize yourself with the rules specific to your age group Coaches may be able to modify certain rules at the start of the game if you clear it with the ref and the other coach first No coed teams No playing down an age level unless parent provides proof of a medical condition No playing in both Rec and Comp during the same season with SASC or with another club. 31
Coach Training Andrew available to come to your practice once per season to offer first hand tips and demonstrate skill games will prioritize first time coaches Andrew also available to answers your questions at: andrew@griffinsoccer.com Positive Coaching Alliance: http://www.positivecoach.org/ We recommend familiarity with first aid and concussion awareness: http://www.redcross.org/mobile apps/first aid app OSHA Heat Stress App: www.osha.gov/sltc/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html 32
Safety & Risk Management Physical Contact /Heading the ball Health & Well being Safe Play Field Upkeep Sunnyvale Emergency # (408) 736 6244 Sunnyvale Non Emergency # for dogs off leash (408) 730 7100 33
Safety & Risk Management US Soccer & CDC: "Heads Up" Signs observed by Coach Appears dazed or stunned Is confused about assignment or position Forgets an instruction Is unsure of score or opponent Moves clumsily Answers questions slowly Loses consciousness (even briefly) Shows mood, behavior, orpersonality changes Can t recall events prior to hit or fall Cant recall events after hit or fall Symptoms reported by Athlete Headache or pressure in head Nausea or vomiting Balance problems or dizziness Double or blurry vision Sensitivity to light Sensitivity to noise Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy Concentration or memory problems Confusion Does not feel right or is feeling down 34
Safety & Risk Management Concussion Action Plan (US Soccer & CDC) If you suspect an athlete has a concussion: Remove athlete from play Inform athlete's parent(s) Evaluation by experienced health care professional Keep from play until OK from health care professional "It's better to miss one game than a whole season http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/ 35
Slide Tackling No slide tackling is permitted in SASC Rec soccer up to and including the 10U age group. In 12U, only 'clean' slide tackling is allowed. Any attempt to slide tackle with cleats up, or using both feet, or from behind will result in a yellow card. Any hard or dangerous contact with an opponent is a red card. 36
Heading Just a reminder that there is no heading until 14 & under (14U). Technically, any 12 year olds on the team should not be heading, but this is difficult to enforce in games. 37
Smoking and Youth Sports It s now illegal to smoke or use electronic cigarettes within 250 feet of a youth sports event. And e cigarettes have been added to tobacco in the laws that prohibit smoking in other places. 38
Homework for parents and coaches Positive Coaching Alliance: http://www.positivecoach.org/ We recommend familiarity with first aid and concussion awareness: http://www.redcross.org/mobile apps/first aid app Sunnyvale Emergency # (408) 736 6244 (add to your phone) Sunnyvale Non Emergency # for dogs off leash (408) 730 7100 OSHA Heat Stress App: www.osha.gov/sltc/heatillness/heat_index/heat_app.html Remember to clean up and take out your trash after each practice, game and your end of season party. Cal North Concussion Training on link when you register Make sure your players have shin guards for each practice and game. 39
Thanks and have fun! 40