YMCA SPRING SOCCER Welcome Coaches!
CONTACT INFO Jeremy Pope, Area Coordinator Sports & Camps 615-591-0322 jpope@ymcamidtn.org Madison Collins, Association Soccer Director 615-259-9622 ext. 76034 Mjcollins@ymcamidtn.org or soccer@ymcamidtn.org
THE Y: MISSION DRIVEN Youth Development Healthy Living Social Responsibility
IT ALL STARTS WITH YOU Impact Story Coach s Role & Expectations Be a Role Model and Cause-Driven Leaders (Players & Parents) Positive & Enthusiastic Lead by example Encouraging Inclusive Sportsmanship #1 Reason Kids Play/Participate in Sports: To Have Fun 4
OUR VISION To be Middle Tennessee s premier developmental soccer league. Offering players the opportunity to compete in their communities while promoting the values of sportsmanship, inclusivity, effort, respect, and teamwork with a focus on maintaining healthy lifestyles and relationships. The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is committed to providing players with a positive playing experience. Through leadership at the YMCA, volunteer coaches as positive role models, and parents/families providing positive and continuous support, YMCA soccer is a platform for players to improve their game within a competitive AND recreational environment and foster a lifelong pursuit of health.
PRE-SEASON RESPONSIBILITIES Volunteer Application (Applies to All Coaches) Coaches Online Training (send copy to Area Coordinator) Background Check (ASURINT) Protects coaches, parents and players MUST be completed and processed prior to 1 st practice Call All Families Introduce yourself Inform them of practice location (field #) and times Ask them to bring a soccer ball, appropriate clothing and a water bottle to practice Pick TEAM NAME after 1 st Practice If numbers/e-mails do not work, contact Area Coordinator Conduct a Parent Meeting Review your goals/expectations for the season Attendance Updated Contact Information Offer volunteer opportunities (Assistant Coaches, Team Parents, Snacks) Enjoy Your Practice!
PLAYERSPACE League management System Used for all league communication Weekly Updates Where schedules will be posted Practice and Game Where Rosters can be found Email/text teams directly If parent/players information is incorrect please notify YMCA Staff
APP Available!
Playerspace link https://leaguemanager.playerspace.com/impr oved_login.cfm?redirect=0.424763219149
PRACTICE ETTIQUE Ensure you are practicing in correct location Please return equipment used back in the condition you received it Be Respectful of time Pick up all trash and leave it cleaner than you found it Includes gear/equipment Supervise Players at all times Cancelled Practices Weather Reschedules Return Concussion Forms Find on Playerspace 11
GAME DAY EXPECTATIONS Treatment of Officials Actions effect your players Be respectful, despite your opinion Remember they are NOT professionals Expect some things to be missed Role model positive interaction to your players Never openly criticize a referee Do not blame a win or loss on a referee Communicate with on-site YMCA staff or Sports Office Officials & YMCA have final say/authority Parents, Fan, Spectators Help us create a positive environment Game Schedules/Cancellations Teams are given a 10 minute warm up on field prior to the scheduled game time (UNLESS GAMES ARE RUNNING BEHIND) Arrive on time, Clock starts at time listed on your schedule Weather Cancelation Procedures
POST GAME RESPONSIBILITIES High-fives and Handshakes Teach responsible and respectful winning and losing Clean Area Garbage & Gear/Equipment Communicate with Y Staff/Officials Score (U10 and Older) Issues that require follow up
REVERSIBLE UNIFORMS Jerseys will be available to purchase during the 1 st week of practice. *Debit/Credit Cards Only* Add presale date! Uniform Cost: Full Kit (Jersey, shorts, socks) - $20 Jersey Top Only - $15 Home - Light (Silver) Away Dark (Maroon)
SAFETY Concussions Heat Exhaustion/Dyhydration Harassment Child Abuse Prevention Behavioral Incident Reporting
DISCUSSION, RULES AND RESOURCES LEAGUE CHANGES Rules/Birth Year Consistent with US Youth Soccer and United States Soccer Federation Consistency across of all of Middle Tennessee and regionally Development league to help prepare players for the next level Training Sessions Sessions available (Playerspace) COMMUNICTION: Weekly information to coaches and parents When Emailing or Calling the Y Name, Age Division, Team # Fall 2017 Season Season Surveys
Important Dates Practices Begin: Week of August 14th Games Posted: First week of Practice Uniform Distribution: Pre-Sale: August 10th 1 st week of practice Games Begin: Saturday, August 26 th No Games: Sept. 2 (Everyone) No Games: Oct. 14 (Spring Hill) No Games: Oct. 7 (Franklin) Last Games: October 28 th
ENJOY YOUR SEASON! Communicate with the league office Handle yourself with tact and be aware of your actions and how they affect others Develop each player and provide attention and honest feedback to each player Remember it is a youth development program first, soccer second
THANK YOU!