Hill Country Youth Soccer Association Coach Orientation Fall 2018
Welcome Fall 2018 Coach Orientation Sign in update contact information Pick up coach packet lesson plan (5U, 6U only) bag first aid kit pen and paper are available
AYSO s Philosophies Everyone Plays Everyone plays at least 50% of the game. It s not fun sitting on the bench and that s no way to learn soccer Balanced Teams Balanced teams are more fun and a better learning experience when teams are of similar playing ability. Allows players to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels Open Registration Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no tryouts and nobody gets cut.
AYSO s Philosophies Positive Coaching A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child s life. Encouragement of a player s effort provides for great enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players Good Sportsmanship Create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than win-at-all-costs attitude Player Development Everyone should be able to develop their soccer skills and knowledge to the best of their abilities, both individually and as members of a team, in order to maximize their enjoyment of the game
What Does It Mean To Be An AYSO Volunteer? Make every game a Kids Zone Appropriate sideline behavior to promote a fun, safe, family-friendly environment Player safety is #1 priority on the field Role model the principles of good sportsmanship Do not tolerate abusive behavior Remember: It s For The Kids!
Becoming An AYSO Coach fill out your volunteer form complete this in Blue Sombrero in your family s account select coach or assistant coach for the correct age division complete Safe Haven course online at AYSOU, My Courses Course taken prior to 2011? Need to re-take attend age-specific coaching course live course free; recommended; has the field portion online at AYSOU cost is $7 per course courses must be taken in sequence Concussion course and Summary of the Laws of the game are also recommended All the courses taken through eayso have migrated to your Blue Sombrero account and appear on your roster Heat illness and concussion training are on aysovolunteers.org
Why Do Kids Hate Soccer? The Wall Street Journal did a survey. What do kids dislike the most about soccer? THE RIDE HOME Parent Do s be their biggest fan focus on the positive let them make mistakes encourage goal setting and measure progress Parent Don ts don t talk about negative things on the ride home don t offer excuses don t yell instructions during games don t criticize refs in front of the kids
Coach Packet Roster, player forms If your name is not on the roster, then your volunteer application is not complete Check the medical information Destroy player forms at the end of the season Game and concession stand schedules Board members Player evaluation form must be turned in before awards Division guidelines, Codes of Conduct, Safety and Insurance Equipment, Uniforms more information is available on the website and on aysovolunteers.org
Concession Stand not every team has duty provide 2 parents no small children duty will not conflict with your game proceeds from sales are used in place of a fund raising activity encourage your parents to make purchases Need: assistant concession manager Week 1 Work Time Sept 22 8:30-10:00 Lorient 9:30-11:00 Chiapas 10:30-12:00 Liverpool 11:30-1:00 Flames 8U Girls 10:30 8U Boys 12:00 10U Boys 12:00 10U Girls 9:00
What Do I Do first? Call every player Set up your first meeting/practice hand out uniforms at the last practice before Soccerfest Contact the registrar if you can t contact a player or he drops. Most divisions have kids on the wait list. DO NOT play unregistered players. Rosters will be publicized on Friday, August 31 Questions? email Shirley at contactus@kerrvillesoccer.org
What Do I Do Next? Before each game prepare your roster decide who plays when and where pick up game card and weekly notes from the porch 9:00 games pick up 2 flags After each game positive comments, announcements, etc. remind players to get their after-game treat return your game card to the porch 12:00 games return flags
Soccerfest Purpose get back in the swing of things gives the coach an opportunity to put players in a variety of positions to evaluate skills (older divisions) take breaks when needed Make sure players stay hydrated Let players and parents know that the score is not being kept so coaches can play around with their roster
When, Where Can I Practice? Practices can be at the sports complex or old fields The fields are available Monday-Friday, 5:15 to 7:00, beginning Sept. 1 Length of practices 5U, 6U, 8U practice before the game beginning at the printed game time; can have one optional practice during the week for 45 minutes 10U, 12U/13U one hour, twice per week 18U one and a half hours, twice per week Practice on half of a field Email Shirley day, time, field, location It is not guaranteed that the bathrooms will be open Last one out, lock the gates
Website www.kerrvillesoccer.org resources for families and coaches news articles located on home page with current information ask parents to keep their accounts up to date Field Status please give us suggestions on how it can be improved
Team Pages use your team page to remind parents of practices, hold discussions, etc. everyone has access to the team pages players are listed by first name only rosters will be posted on Friday, August 31 game and concession stand duty schedules are on your team calendar
AYSOU log in at least once to activate your account My Courses instructions on how to register for sessions Safe Haven Course Concussion Course Summary of Laws Live Courses sign up for courses taught by instructors in a classroom; must be a registered volunteer Resources - FAQs about AYSOU Transcripts - shows all your certifications ecommerce - allows you to purchase vouchers to take online courses
Do you need some good drills? www.kerrvillesoccer.org Coaches tab under Links, click on The Challenger Way promo code is chall18 site is free Select a category Select a drill some have video can be printed some are age-specific most have progression suggestions increases difficulty and adds variety
Safe Haven, Participation Release, Concussion, Heat issues www.aysovolunteers.org, Coaches Clipboard Safe Haven reminders Participation Release Form Concussion safety Heat related illness Only currently registered volunteers are insured for legal damages
The Uniform shirt and socks provided by HCYSA black shorts and shoes provided by parents shin guards required at all practices and games wear inside the socks if players forget their shin guards, we have a limited supply for sale in cold weather, additional clothing may be worn inside the uniform shirts have numbers only in the fall players keep the uniform after the season is over games with an asterisk (8U only) indicate games with both teams wearing the same color jersey; home team needs to pick up/return pinnies.
Pictures October 13 pictures are taken only during the Fall season coaches will receive packets to give their parents teams will take their picture before their game - some games will run late; all 5U, 6U, and 8U games have been pushed up 30 minutes everyone needs to take the team picture; you do not have to purchase a picture to be in the team picture sponsors receive team pictures in a plaque
Game Cards Record final score and winning team on back (8U and above only)
Awards Program November 10 every 5U, 6U, and 8U player will receive a medal there will be an awards program at the end of each time segment 10U, 12U/13U, and 18U teams compete for medals for 1 st, 2 nd, and 3 rd places; other teams receive a ribbon teams with sponsors will pick up a plaque and thank you note to deliver to their sponsor
Which Games Will Have Referees? 5U, 6U coaches will referee 8U, 10U referee will be provided if possible; otherwise, use a coach 12U/13U, 18U should have referees We need more referees!
5U and 6U play 3 v 3 5-minute quarters make substitutions at the quarters size 3 ball no goal keeper lesson plans are available weekly training sessions suggested drills heading is banned for all players 12U and below balls that go out are put back in play with a kick-in opposing players must be at least 2 yards from the ball when it is kicked both coaches may be on the field during the game to coach the players wean yourself to the sideline as players progress; use one coach on the field or on the touch line to manage the game
8U play 4 v 4 10-minute quarters make substitutions at the quarters size 3 ball no goal keeper do not place a defensive player by the goal heading is banned for all players 12U and below returning a ball back into play do this as quickly as possible goes out the end line goal kick goes out the side line throw-in both coaches may be on the field during the game to coach the players wean yourself to the sideline as players progress; use one coach on the field or on the touch line to manage the game
10U play 7 v 7 12.5-minute quarters make substitutions at the quarter size 4 ball heading is banned for all players 12U and below goalkeeper may not punt the ball; may kick or roll the ball opposing team must move behind the build-out line (halfway between top of penalty area and halfway line) for a goal kick or when the goal keeper has possession if a referee is not available, the coaches can ref (dual or single)
12U 18U 12U/13U boys play 11 v 11; girls play 10 v 10 18U 30-minute halves size 4 ball 6 v 6 30-minute halves size 5 ball heading is banned for all players 12U and below 14U limited to 30 minutes per week, no more than 15-20 headers per player; no restriction on heading during matches free substitutions
Other Info There are players who are new to the sport and some who have played many years Effluent water water is safe but players should not be playing in the water if the sprinkler comes on during practice, move to another field This is not the World Cup watch for unnecessary rough play and nip it in the bud
Additional Rules and Guidelines NO dogs, smoking or alcohol player benches on one side, parents on the other coaches will use the coach zone; no one behind the goal runaway scores will not be tolerated; play even sided free player drink or popsicle after each game pick up trash at the end of each practice and game
Important Dates Sept. 8 Soccerfest, Kona Ice Sept. 29 special treat for players and coaches* Oct. 6 picture information given to coaches Oct. 13 pictures Oct. 20 special treat for players and coaches* Oct. 27 begin turning in player evaluations Nov. 3 early registration for Spring 2018 (Nov 4-11) Nov. 10 evaluations due, awards, Kona Ice * bring coach bag
Coach and Referee Clinics Coach certification training U5, U6, U8 August 25 9:00 to 1:00 U10, U12 August 26 1:00 to 6:00 What is the best day for more training? Assistant Referee September 15 10:00 3:00
Thank you Thank you for your time today Pick up equipment initial the sign-out sheet uniforms count shirts, socks