DC STODDERT SOCCER Travel Welcome Manual
Table of Contents 2- Contents 3- What to Expect 4- About the Club 5- Parent Code of Conduct 6- Player Code of Conduct 7- Goal Keeping 8- DC Stoddert Pathway 9- Uniform 10- Tentative Schedule 11- Globall Coach 12- Age Group Directors 13- Budget 2
What to Expect What is DC Stoddert Travel Soccer? DC Stoddert Soccer s Travel Program is a Developmental Academy-style program that focuses on developing a love for the beautiful game of soccer in young players & nurturing it through high quality training and practices allowing the player to grow and succeed in a safe, fun, and challenging environment. Our teams play in two leagues: Our teams play in the Club Champions League (CCL) and the National Soccer League (NCSL). Games in these leagues are held in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. About half of the season are home games, played either at fields in the District or at the Maryland SoccerPlex. What can you expect? The Travel Program is a 3-season commitment Fall, Winter, Spring with a focus on individual and team development. Wins and losses aren t our benchmark of success, but rather style of play, skill, and foundation moves. All teams are coached by a Professional and Licensed coach. As a soccer community, we hope to get to know one another on and off the field building bonds and friendships that will enrich your life and soccer experience and create a positive atmosphere at games and practices for everyone. All parents are expected to support but NOT coach and help better their children s soccer experience. We strive to make our players better soccer players by giving them the tools and training they need to become technically adept, tactically sound, and ultimately excellent players in a supportive and fun environment. 3
About the Club Mission Statement DC Stoddert Soccer is a non-profit organization offering varying levels of soccer education and competition. Our mission is to provide a positive, fun, and developmentally appropriate soccer experience and to promote a love of soccer for youth in the Washington, DC area. DC Stoddert Soccer promotes sportsmanship, fair play, community building, and volunteerism among its members. Guiding Principles All of our decisions are based on the best interests of our players All of our actions promote respect, sportsmanship, and fair play We build an inclusive and diverse community We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards History DC Stoddert Soccer was founded in 1977 to encourage the playing of soccer among Washington-area youngsters. The club initially consisted of 60 children learning together in small groups at Stoddert Elementary School in the Glover Park neighborhood, from which the club takes its name. Since then, DC Stoddert Soccer has expanded and become the city's largest independent youth sports program. Various soccer enrichment programs are offered for children during the fall and spring seasons, and typically serve upwards of 6,000 players, 9,000 parents, 400 teams, and 900 volunteers. In addition to organized leagues, Stoddert Soccer also offers a variety of clinics for players, referee training and coaching courses. 4
Parent Code of Conduct 1. I will bear in mind that my child(ren) participates in soccer for THEIR enjoyment. 2. I will support my child(ren) by reminding them of their responsibility to abide by the Players Code of Conduct and to the value of aspiring to the highest standards of sportsmanship in their play. 3. I will stress that doing one's best is more important than winning. 4. I will REFRAIN FROM COACHING any player(s) during games or practices unless I am an official coach for the team. 5. I will respect decisions of officials and will teach my child(ren) to do likewise. I will not question an official s call. 6. I will respect all coaches and will not confront coaches or officials in front of players. If necessary, I will seek to discuss a matter involving game conduct away from the field of play at an agreed place and time. 7. I will be a positive role model and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect, courtesy, and positive support to all players, coaches, officials and spectators at every practice and/or games. I will ensure that other family members and friends I bring to a match or to a practice session do the same. 8. I, and my guests, will not engage in any kind of unsporting conduct such as booing, ridiculing, taunting, refusal to shake hands or usage of any profane language or gestures. 9. I will not use profanity or make comments that demean another person based on that person s race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical limitations or athletic ability. 10. I will encourage my child(ren) to treat everyone with respect regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical limitations or athletic ability. 11. I will respect the rules of the game and encourage my child(ren) to play according to the Laws of the Game as established by the United States Soccer Federation and enforced by DC Stoddert Soccer. 12. I will respect and follow the policies of DC Stoddert Soccer, of organizations of which DC Stoddert Soccer is a member, and of the venues where events take place. 13. I will not bring drugs, tobacco, alcohol or firearms to a DC Stoddert event and will support DC Stoddert s efforts to provide a sports environment that is free of drugs, tobacco, alcohol and firearms. I understand that a violation of this code of conduct by me, members of my family or guests that I bring to a DC Stoddert Soccer event can result in disciplinary action against me and my family, up to and including expulsion from DC Stoddert Soccer. I understand that a players seasonal financial commitment must be up-to-date before that player can begin play on a DC Stoddert Soccer team. Additionally, I understand that before a player can transfer to another team, the financial obligations to DC Stoddert Soccer and the players team must be fully satisfied. I hereby acknowledge that I am subject to the foregoing policies and I give approval for my child to participate in any and all events associated with being a member of a DC Stoddert Soccer team. Furthermore, I acknowledge that the contents of this Code of Conduct may be amended by the DC Stoddert Soccer Board of Directors at its discretion at any point during the school year to which my child actively participates in a DC Stoddert Soccer program or activity. 5
Player Code of Conduct 1. I will consistently strive to adhere to the highest standards of sportsmanship. 2. I will play to have fun and be fair at all times. 3. I will obey the rules of the game and not resort to any violence due to disagreements. 4. I will respect my coaches, officials, parents and all players regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical limitations or athletic ability. 5. I will ONLY use kind words and gestures. Talking back to coaches or any official is not an acceptable behavior. I will not use profanity or make comments that demean another person based on that person s race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical limitations or athletic ability. 6. I will always try my best. 7. I will work for the good of my team. 8. I will respect the decisions of game officials and coaches though I may not always agree with the decisions. 9. I will be generous when I win and gracious when I lose. 10. I will seek to thank the opposition and their coaching staff as well as match officials at the end of the match no matter what the outcome of the game is. 11. I will not use or promote the use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs or firearms at any DC Stoddert sponsored event. I understand that a violation of this code of conduct can result in disciplinary action against me, including suspension of play, removal from a team roster and expulsion from DC Stoddert Soccer. I understand that failure to abide by this code of conduct can result in ejection from the field of play, suspension for one or more games, and other disciplinary action imposed by the DC Stoddert Soccer Board of Directors. 6
Goalkeeping The 2017-18 Season will introduce a Goalkeeping program for players between the ages of U11 and U19. Goalkeepers will have access to experienced Professional Goalkeeping Instructors. Goalkeepers will have a third session in addition to their two team practices every week. During these sessions, the goalkeepers will work on many facets of the game from foundation handling to shot stopping, dealing with aerial balls, being the first point of attack, an outlet to release pressure in possession, and being a part of the team as the last line of defense. They will work on the technical, tactical, physical, and psychological conditioning as goalkeepers. 7
DC Stoddert Pathway Age Group Activities Included in Annual Fee Additional Training (Additional cost) Stage U9-U10 GU9-GU10 Fall Pre-Season Camp 1 DCST Mini Fall Tournament Fall 2x week Training Spring 2x week Training 2 Tournaments League Games Winter Training Foundation Development U11-U12 GU11-GU12 Fall Pre-Season Camp 1 DCST Mini Fall Tournament Fall 2x week Training Spring 2x week Training 2 Tournaments GK training for all teams League Games Fall/Spring 3 rd Training Day Winter Training Secondary Development U13-U15 GU13-GU15 Fall Pre-Season Camp 1 DCST Mini Fall Tournament Fall 2x week Training Spring 2x week Training 2 Tournaments State Cup: Blue teams GK training for all teams League Games Fall/Spring 3 rd Day Training Winter Training U16-U19 GU16-GU19 Fall Training 1x week Winter Training 1x week Spring Training 2x week 2 Tournaments State Cup: Blue Teams 2 CCL College Showcases GK training for all teams DCST Showcase DCST Recruiting Events League Games Winter 2 nd Day Training Higher Development PRO23 Summer Training x2 week League Games Pro Development 8
Travel Soccer Welcome Packet Uniform DC STODDERT 17/18 UNIFORM OUTERWEAR & ACCESS. GAME JERSEYS - $32.50 each 1/4 ZIP JACKET - $58.75 GAME SHORTS- $18.75 each PANT - $42.50 CLASSIC SOCKS - $8 each TRAINING JERSEY - $12.63 BACKPACK - $44.06 (Required) 9
Tentative Training Schedule Seasons: Fall Winter Spring Mid-August Late November Early January Mid-March Late March Early June Boys Age Group Day Time (subject to change) U7/U8 Juniors (2010/2011) Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-5:30PM U9 (2009) Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:45PM U10 (2008) Monday & Wednesday 5:45-7:00PM U11 (2007) Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6:00PM U12 (2006) Monday & Wednesday 6:00-7:30PM U13 (2005) Monday & Wednesday 5:30-6:45PM U14 (2004) Monday & Wednesday 6:45-8:00PM U15 (2003) Monday & Wednesday 8:00-9:15PM U16 (2002) Monday & Thursday 6:00-7:30PM U17 (2001) Monday & Thursday 6:00-7:30PM U18 (2000) Monday & Thursday 7:30-9:00PM U19 (1999) Monday & Thursday 7:30-9:00PM Girls Age Group Day Time (subject to change) GU7/GU8 Juniors (2010/2011) Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30PM GU9 (2009) Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:00PM GU10 (2008) Tuesday & Thursday 6:00-7:00PM GU11 (2007) Tuesday & Thursday 5:00-6:15PM GU12 (2006) Tuesday & Thursday 6:15PM-7:30PM GU13 (2005) Tuesday & Thursday 5:30-6:45PM GU14 (2004) Tuesday & Thursday 6:45-8:00PM GU15 (2003) Tuesday & Thursday 8:00-9:15PM GU16 (2002) Tuesday 6:00-7:30PM GU17 (2001) Tuesday 6:00-7:30PM GU18 (2000) Tuesday 7:30-9:00PM GU19 (1999) Tuesday 7:30-9:00PM 10
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Age Group Directors Ben Mortimer Technical Director Declan Coll (HS Girls) Matt Thompson (HS Boys) Mohan Telfer (U13-15 Girls) Mohamed Bennani (U13-U15 Boys) Khaled Hamami (U11-U12 Girls) David Bagan (U11-U12 Boys) Mavis Danso (U9-U10 Girls) Ben Mortimer (U9-U10 Boys) TBA (U7-U8 Girls) TBA (U7-U8 Boys) 12
Budget Breakdown DC Stoddert Annual Fee First payment due June 2 to DC Stoddert Soccer Paid in full or in scheduled installments Cover Spring and Fall training, league games, tournaments, GK training for U11-U19 teams, league fees, field rentals, referee costs, and coaching. U9-U10: $2100 U11-U12: $2200 U13-U15: $2300 U15-U19: $2400 DC Stoddert Travel Uniforms New kit for Fall 2017 Required purchase for both new and returning players Purchased directly from EWING SPORTS Additional Training Winter training Third day training $232.38 Home and Away jersey, shorts, socks Training jersey Warm up pants and jacket $44.06: backpack for new players TBD Financial Aid Program DC Stoddert Soccer provides full or partial fee waivers, uniform assistance, and other support to Travel Program players who qualify, based on income guidelines set by the Club. Information is available at www.stoddert.com under Travel/Financial Aid. 13