Green White Soccer Club 2016 2017 Season Player and Family Welcome Packet Green White Youth Soccer Club A non profit 501 (c)(3) Community based Organization EIN#36-3199974
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB A non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization June 17,2016 Hello, On behalf of the Green White Soccer club youth board and Adam Howarth, Green White DOC, Welcome to the Green White family for the 2016 2017 season. This packet contains just some information about the club, playing style, and policies that we have in place. If you find you have questions that are not answered, please do not hesitate to contact anyone on the board or Adam (contact information can be found at the end of this packet). At this point, the following should have been completed to make sure there are no issues when the season starts: 1- Email sent to tryouts@greenwhitesoccer.org stating that you accept the roster position that was offered. 2- IWSL (girls) or YSSL (boys) registration form and IYSA medical reliease form to be filled out and given to Mario Valentini (mvalentini@greenwhitesoccer.org )(girls), Dave Veirs (dviers@greenwhitesoccer.org) (boys) or Adam Howarth (ahowarth@greenwhitesoccer.org) 3- Uniform sizes turned in to Steve Pastorelli (spastorelli@att.net). If you have not tried on uniforms this can be done up until 6/21/2016 at European Sports. 4- Initial Payment for the 2016 2017 season payed, or arrangement made with Steve Samuelson (ssamuelson@greenwhitesoccer.org ) 5- Registered for the 2016 2017 season on line at www.greenwhitesoccer.org If any of these steps have not been completed, please contact the individuals stated above to make arrangements to complete these steps ASAP, as this may affect your roster spot. Please read this packet carefully, there are a few areas that have changed for the upcoming season, including the new volunteer rewards program. Also, among other topics, you will also find information on our playing style, guidelines for playing time, rostering, concussions, and our code of conducts which you should have accepted when registering. Also to keep up with all that is happening within Green White please follow us on Facebook, Twitter (@gwsoccer), Instagram (greenwhitesoccer) and YouTube (Green White Soccer Club). All weather related cancelations for training will be posted on the www.greenwhitesoccer.org by 3:30pm before training. Again I would like to welcome you and your family Green White SC. I m looking forward to this upcoming season and I believe together we can make the 2016-2017 season our best yet! Thank you Mike Folkers Green White Youth Board President mfolkers@greenwhitesoccer.org Green White Soccer Club Post Office Box 596 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB A non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization VOLUNTEER REWARDS PROGRAM The success of our organization depends on the effort we put forth. Whether it is a coach, manager, director, player or our Green White Families, it takes Teamwork to accomplish our goals. As a not-for-profit youth soccer organization, Green White relies on the support of volunteers to supplement the volunteer efforts of the club s board. To encourage people to become more involved, the board is putting money behind the effort to increase involvement. Every year, the board will budget and allocate funds to reimburse volunteers. This pool of money will be allocated to GW players based on the relative effort they (and their supporters) put forth, as measured by the points earned for them. At the end of the season, players (their parents, actually) will receive checks for their earned portion just in time to pay for the next season s participation fees. Many people would love to get more involved but are unaware of the volunteer opportunities available. There is actually a wide variety of things people can do to support Green White and make us more visible in the community something for everybody no matter how much, or little, time they have to commit. Point-earning activities will be displayed on this SignupGenius website (http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0545a4aa23a0fd0-volunteer) and updated regularly as new activities become available. You just need to sign up for the activities you wish to attend, and you ll start racking up points. A tally sheet that shows how many points have been earned will be posted on the website, so you will always know how you re doing relative to the other volunteers. Examples of volunteer opportunities include, but are not limited to, the following: Manning the GW table at Park District Events o Easter Egg Hunt o Concerts o Halloween o Christmas Party o Mardi Gras o Strive for Five Manning the GW table at Community Events o Block Party o Parade Green White Soccer Club Post Office Box 596 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB A non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization Working at Club Events o Spring/fall hot chocolate/lemonade day o Tournament o Picnic o Out-of-town tournament picnic o Holiday Party o Try-outs Regularly supporting the club through Jobs o Team Manager o Board Member meeting attendance o Senior Club Committee Participation In general, you can earn a point for every 2 hours worked at any of these events. Additional points can be earned for planning an event or for organizing the volunteers at an event and submitting the completed volunteer lists. If the whole family volunteers, each person can designate which GW player will benefit from their efforts. The more people who attend these events, the more fun everyone will have and the better represented Green White will be in the community! Thanks for all you do for our club! Green White Soccer Club Post Office Box 596 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB A non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization SPONSORSHIP Green White prides itself in being the most affordable soccer club in the Northwest Suburbs. However this has never come at the expense of curriculum, coaching or amenities. Therefore to achieve this goal, among other areas, we rely on sponsorships. If you would like to, or know of a company that would like to sponsor the club please contact our newly elected sponsorship director, Mary Alexander (until her email account is set up please route any electronic communications to mfolkers@greenwhitesoccer.org). The next page is our sponsorship commitment form; please feel free to show this to any individual, organization or company that may have interest in sponsoring Green White Soccer Club. Green White Soccer Club Post Office Box 596 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB 2016 2018 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Soccer is the world s most popular and participated in sport, perhaps even your own children have had or will experience the passion, skill and lifetime value of playing it. Green White Soccer Club is a community-oriented organization with a mission to provide a professional, safe and positive environment in the pursuit of developing youth soccer players capable of competing at the highest levels of competitive youth soccer in the Illinois Youth Soccer Association (IYSA) leagues, via its Recreational and Travel programs. We are hoping that your business through sponsorship will help us to carry out our mission and support the operation of a first-class organization that teaches not only soccer skills, but life skills and life lessons as well. With our 501(c)(3) non-profit organization status (Tax ID#: 36-3199974), your contribution would be tax deductible to the full extent of the law and 100% of the contribution will go towards the youth athletes we serve. SPONSOR INFORMATION Sponsor Name (as it is to appear on materials): Contact and Title: Company Name: Website: Street Address: City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: SPONSORSHIP LEVEL GM ($10,000; note: two-year commitment) Coach ($2,500) Trainer ($1,500) Striker ($1,000) Stopper ($750) Reserve ($500) Coach ($250) PAYMENT INFORMATION Pay By Check (make check payable to Green White Soccer Club) Pay By Credit Card: Visa Mastercard DISCOVER American Express Credit Card Number: (Please Circle Your Selection) Exp. Date: Security Code: SPONSOR SIGNATURE: DATE: The youth players of Green White Soccer Club thank you for your support! Please return to this form as well as payment, if applicable, to Green White Soccer Club at: P.O. Box 596 Mount Prospect, IL 60056
DESCRIPTION OF SPONSORSHIP LEVELS: Level Amount GM $10,000 Coach $2,500 Trainer $1,500 Captain $1,000 Striker $750 Stopper $500 Reserve $250 What does my sponsorship support? Your company s name/logo silkscreened on the front of all travel players home and away jerseys. (EXCLUSIVE two year sponsorship) Your company s name/logo on a banner posted at Green White Soccer Club s home fields at Metro Majewski Park. (Title field sponsor, Home of GW Soccer ) Your company s name/logo on all travel team players practice jerseys. Your company s name/logo on a shared banner acknowledge -ing field sponsorship for all games at home fields. Your company s ability to eblast GWSC s listserv and post to GWSC s social media accounts monthly. Your company has the ability to schedule one session per season to distribute materials to those attending either travel or recreational matches on a Your company s name/logo as well as sponsorship level listed and linked on GWSC s website home page and in the Club s monthly How does this benefit my company? Excellent exposure = 17+ teams playing 9 home games, 9 AWAY games throughout metropolitan Chicagoland and multiple tournaments (from Kenosha to Champaign). Banner (approx. 84 x 288 ) is posted on area fronting I-90 high visibility. 225+ players typically wear these shirts when in the community out of season in addition to scheduled practice days. Exposure = 17+ teams playing 9 home games at multiple sites 700+ e-mail addresss; 800+ Likes & Followers on Facebook; 130+ Followers on Twitter; 70+ followers on Instagramall platforms adding followers weekly given weekend. 225+ travel players 140+ girls recreational players Over 200 visiting teams from surrounding communities newsletter. 2,500+ website visits per month & 600+ recipients of the newsletter across youth and adult teams
6/17/2016 WELCOME TO GREEN -WHITE A GUIDE TO GREEN WHITE AND STRUCTURE To provide each player the opportunity to play soccer in a supportive and rewarding environment that emphasizes fun, enjoyment and skill learning at a level that fits his/her interest and ability. We will also create a challenging state level competitive environment for talented players who aspire to reach their full potential. We will continue to cater for all levels Recreation, Intermediate and Elite with quality high level USSF licensed coaching from U9 thru U18. First Kick Pre- Academy Joint Program with MPPD Boys/Girls Ages 1-6 (Intro to Soccer)** NEW First Kick Academy Ages Boys/Girls 4-8 (Intro to Travel soccer with players still playing Recreation) ** NEW Girls Recreation Soccer League -Games and Training with Volunteer Coaches Kindergarten Division Professional Trainer at games and training Travel/ Club Green White Ages U8-U18 Currently 17 teams Grun/Weiss/Drei All Youth Club teams compete in the following: Pre- Season Camp 4 Days training leading up to Friendlies Fall Green White Friendlies 2 Games Fall 2x 90 minute training sessions weekly Fall 1 Tournament Fall- 10 League Games or Open Games Season End Evaluation Spring Northwest Hwy Cup 1 Friendly Game Spring 2 X 90 minute training sessions Spring 1 Tournament Spring 8 League Games Season End Evaluation Both seasons will include workshops and seminars on various topics including: Nutrition, ODP, HS Recruitment/ Curriculum 1
6/17/2016 These teams play one season Cost is less. All High School Teams get the following included in their fees: Pre- Season Friendlies Dependent upon season Fall/Spring 3 Training Sessions a week Sessions are 2x 90 minutes and a 1 hour Technical Session 8-10 League Games Compete in 2 Tournaments (1 Tournament is a College showcase tournament) Season End Evaluation Information and advice through college recruitment process College Recruiting Seminar and Symposium attended by College coaches. Winter Training 1 Session Weekly** NEW Professional training at all sessions with emphasis on technique. Winter Games- Each Team will compete in a Futsal League over the winter months at the CCC in Mt. Prospect** NEW League will run 8 weeks Teams may be reassigned by age group and player availability. Note All above included in Fees International Experience Program (IEP) Opportunity to travel to Germany/ Holland with a team Fundraising needed Opportunity to play on Indoor teams in local leagues during winter session Extensive Summer Camp Program with GW and MPPD High School Summer Program Training over summer with Camp and Showcase exposure HS Girls start this Summer 2016! Individual 1 on 1 Training or small group training Contact Adam Howarth ahowarth@greenwhitesoccer.org 1. Make quick decisions with the ball 2. When we lose the ball (5-6 seconds to press or retreat) 3. Creating a defensive organization (The formation of a block) Back 4 should - Delay and Drop 4. When we recover the ball - We should attack and then exploit Style of Play Older teams play 4-3-3. With emphasis on triangles and movement. Style of Play Younger teams 7-a side play 2-3-1 and 9-a side 3-2-3 or 2-3-3. 2
6/17/2016 Philosophy DOC will work primarily with younger age groups along other select age groups Style of Play 2-3-1 and 3-2-3 GK and Defenders Learn to play out of the back ** Midfielders/ Forwards Understand need to run off the ball and look for combination passes All players understand the need to defend high or delay and drop Work on 1v1 and Defense/Attack Groups of 2/3 Style of Play Younger teams 7-a side play 2-3-1 and 9-a side 3-2-3 or 2-3-3. Style of Play Older teams play 4-3-3. With emphasis on triangles and movement. With older teams we use numbers as players see next slide. All players should identify a number with a position. Formations can change due to the course of a game 3
6/17/2016 1.Attacking CK Play fast and quick 2.Attacking FK Short if preferable if not balls into far post bring players up as needed 3. Organize players into quick roles 4. Place players by position keep it simple 5. Defensive CK Zonal/ Man Mark 6. Defensive FK Hold a strong line 7. Defensive FK Wall Organize quickly GW Coach is responsible for the training of the team on a weekly basis. GW Coach is responsible for player selection, playing time, instruction and direction at all scheduled matches. GW Coach will conduct a preseason meeting with players and coaches to discuss the philosophy of the club and their coaching style. GW Coach will write an evaluation on each player This will be emailed to Parents. All coaches will be required to have a D License within 1 year of employment. Currently 7 Coaches 2 A License, 4 D License, 1 E License. Coaches are given information on need to follow the curriculum and then sessions to follow weekly. These sessions are utilized in a computer program. A new training program thru NSCAA will be utilized starting in the Fall. The Team Manager is the liaison between the coach, parents, players and the Green White Soccer Club Board, including Director Of Coaching. It is important that the Team Manager support the coach by directing all questions concerning player selection, player positions and playing time to the coach. Keep the team organized and running smoothly by communicating practice information and game schedules. Keep the pulse on the team and parents by listening and passing concerns on to the coach. Maintain all records and information relevant to game play (e.g., recording game scores, etc.) Attend Green White Manager meetings It is very important that Team Managers communicate regularly with the players and their parents. Communications can be handled via meetings, phone calls and regular emails. 4
6/17/2016 Provide excellent professional training by making sure the PLAYER comes first. Provide life long lessons through soccer Coaches should be organized for every session. A coach will help nourish a players development in the game of soccer. Each player will leave with a LOVE of the GAME All coaches should work to better themselves through clinics and camps. DOC, along with coaches input through tryouts, will determine Roster size, playing up and the determination of teams. All players should be on time for practice 6pm means 6pm not 6.10pm please work with the coach to ensure all players are on time. Strongly communicate this to all parents All players will wear Green White T shirts and long sleeve shirts for practice. Players will receive T-shirts and a warm-up (uniform package) jacket which should be worn for training and games Please wear dark colors when training in the colder months to assist coaches with organization of training. Players/ managers/coaches should not wear any other club logos etc. to practice 3 Key Areas for Parents 1. Be positive on the sideline 2. Be careful to on what you say on the sideline 3. Sit down and watch the game Let coaches coach! 3 Key Areas for Coach/ Manager 1. Sit down and watch more Try to stand less 2.Give positive direction and information 3.Take good notes Philosophy Playing time and quality training/practices have a big role in the development of a soccer player. The soccer matches and training scrimmages are an important assessment tool. How a player performs on the field during matches and training scrimmages provide the ultimate training tool for coaches. The philosophy is that playing time is based on the following factors: Attendance Regular attendance at training sessions and matches Ability Can work well individually and with teammates Attitude- Behaves well on and off the field in all situations and puts in good effort Fitness Level Is able to deal with the physical demands of a soccer match Technical/Tactical Good understanding of the game Flow of the Match- A coaching decision made by the coach during the course of a match. 5
6/17/2016 General Guidelines U8, U9, U10 At this age level players should expect to play on average approximately 15-30 minutes of a 60- minute match. U11 U12 At this age level players should expect to play on average approximately 20-30 minutes of a 70- minute match Coaches can reduce playing time for individuals in the above age groups with reference to five factors listed above.; Attendance, Ability, Attitude, Fitness Level, Flow of the Match. U13 and above- At this age level the amount of playing time is up to the discretion of the coach. Decisions made by the coach should be done with consideration of the player, the team and the nature of the competition. All players should expect to play at least a portion of the match. Coaches can reduce playing time for individuals with reference to the following factors; Attendance, Ability, Attitude, Fitness and Technical/Tactical, Flow of the Match. Points to Note. The coach of the team should communicate with the player reasons for reduced time. It may be simply deficiencies in the factors previously listed. Coaches will communicate with the player on how potentially they can improve their chances of more playing time. If a player/parent has a problem with playing time please address that with the coach this will be done in appropriate manner no sooner than 24 hours after a match. During the course of a match it is up to the coach to make the best decision he/she see fits that will enhance the team s chances to win the match. The coach s decision is final. YSSL and IWSL will implement the calendar year age grouping for player registration beginning with the 2016-2017 soccer year. Previously, age groups were determined based on players born between Aug. 1 and July 31. The change to calendar year age groups will reflect the calendar year, or Jan. 1 to Dec. 31. Players are still allowed to play up or play in an older age group. What if a player wants to play with his or her school friends, but is in a different age group? A player will be able to play up with an older age group, which has been true for decades. As always, a player may not play down with a younger age group. This will be decided following the tryouts in May/June. How does this affect tournaments? Starting Fall 2016 all state sanctioned tournaments in Illinois will go with calendar year groups. All IYSA and US Youth Soccer state and national tournaments will align with calendar groupings as well. Birth Year and Season Matrix When determining the age group for a season, the year the season ends should be used for determining the birth year. Also note that the format U followed by age really means that age and younger. For example, U8 should be read as 8 and younger. For more age-group information please reference U.S. Soccer s Player Development Initiatives. 2016-2017- 2018-2019- 2020-2021- 2022-2023- 2024- Season 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 Birth Year 2020 2019 U6 2018 U6 U7 2017 U6 U7 U8 2016 U6 U7 U8 U9 2015 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 2014 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 2013 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 2012 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 2011 U6 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 2010 U7 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 2009 U8 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 2008 U9 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 2007 U10 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 2006 U11 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 2005 U12 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 2004 U13 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 2003 U14 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 2002 U15 U16 U17 U18 U19 2001 U16 U17 U18 U19 2000 U17 U18 U19 1999 U18 U19 6
6/17/2016 We already partake in an open tryout style of allocating players to teams, so the transition will be very easy. Simply all the players tryout for their new age group and make the teams. Some players can play up and decisions on players who fall into that category will be done following the tryout process. Again some players will be asked to play on a couple of teams as needed. This Spring you will see teams occasionally practice together and Remember, Green White S.C is here for the kids. All of this has nearly no effect on them. They just want to play soccer. Most of the stresses and worries we have do not even cross their minds (until we start expressing them to our kids and make them worry for no reason). As long as the players are doing their best, learning, and enjoying themselves, we are serving them well. Teams in each age group to play in State Cup/ Illinois Cup or Presidents Cup (IYSA Sanctioned tournaments) Continued stronger Education for coaches and players Increased opportunities for players to participate in ODP, College Search showcase tournaments and Camps Increased participation and work with Recreation Soccer to provide the best experience for all players whatever their level Continue to work on Player Development Model with addition of increased GK training and speed programs Continue to look at Facility Improvement Projects Turf Fields and better playing surfaces Sponsorship programs to assist players in programs not included in their Fees ( IEP, ODP, Playing opportunities) Adam Howarth Director Of Coaching ahowarth@greenwhitesoccer.org Mike Folkers President mfolkers@greenwhitesoccer.org Mario Valentini Girls Travel Director mvalentini@greenwhitesoccer.org Dave Viers Boys Travel Director dviers@greenwhitesoccer.org Steve Samuelson Treasurer ssamuelson@greenwhitesoccer.org 7
GREEN WHITE SOCCER CLUB A non-profit 501(c)(3) community based organization Green White Soccer Club List of Youth Board Members Mike Folkers President mfolkers@greenwhitesoccer.org Chris Salzmann Secretary csalzmann@greenwhitesoccer.org Steve Samuelson Treasurer ssamuelson@greenwhitesoccer.org Mario Valentini Girls Travel Director mvalentini@greenwhitesoccer.org David Viers Boys Travel Director Dveirs@greenwhitesoccer.org Rick Kaempfer Communications Director rkaempfer@greenwhitesoccer.org Mick Mundt Referee Coordinator mmundt@greenwhitesoccer.org Steve Pastorelli Equipment Manager spastorelli@att.net Mary Alexander Marketing/Sponsorships TBD Cindy Kaempfer Senior Club Liason Cindy_kaempfer@greenwhitesoccer.org Adam Howarth Director of Coaching Ahowarth@greenwhitesoccer.org Brian Allegretti Rec league Director ballegretti@greenwhitesoccer.org Green White Soccer Club Post Office Box 596 Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056 U.S.A.