2018

OUTDOOR SOCCER SEASON

COACHES

INFORMATION HANDBOOK www.emsasoutheast.ca

6520 Roper Road Edmonton, AB T6B 3K8 Phone: 780-469-7344

Email: admin@southeastsoccer.ca

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Table of Contents

Welcome, Coaches! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ESESA Coaching Best Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Expectations ESESA Coaching Best Practices Recognition

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The Basics of Coaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A Coach’s Creed Tips Correction vs. Criticism Goal Setting Characteristics of Players by Age

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Pre-Season Coach's Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Team Roster and Contact Assistant Coaches and Manager

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Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Game Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Game Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Playing Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Managing Your Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Schedules Field Addresses Scoring games on the EMSA Portal Reasons for rescheduling a game (U5–U11) Age movements Playing as a Trialist (U11+; see Appendix) Cities and Inter Cities (Post Season/Playoffs) Player/Coach Cards (See Appendix) Coaching Requirements Field and Net Sizes Recommended Equipment

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ESESA Skills Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Tournaments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 ESESA Chain of Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 ESESA Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Welcome Coaches!

Edmonton South East Soccer is excited to welcome you to the 2018 Outdoor Soccer Season.

We wish you great enjoyment in your endeavour as a coach. Coaches are essential to our program and we value your contribution to providing youth soccer for the children in our communities. Coaches enrich our program and the wonderful experiences our youth receive through the fantastic sport of soccer.

Thank you for your interest and commitment in helping to make our soccer program a great success.

Edmonton South East Soccer is thrilled to announce that we are continuing to move forward with the implementation of Canadian Soccer Association's Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) with the help of Brett Buchanan.

Brett is an experienced coach who has held the position of Storm Technical Director with Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association since 2015. Prior to that Brett's primary coaching experience came from coaching a variety of youth teams within the Vermilion Soccer Association and the Lakeland District Soccer Association. He also served as the Lakeland Revolution Women's Coach for seven years.

In 2005, Brett obtained his Alberta Soccer Association Provincial B Coaching License. He has also received Learner Facilitator training from Alberta Soccer Association and has experience delivering Community Coach Workshops.

Brett's experience and knowledge puts him in a great position to support both Edmonton Southeast Soccer Association's players and coaches. You can reach Brett at bbuchanan15@hotmail.com.

As well, we are accessing the help of C4Success, an Edmonton based Sport Psychologist consortium, to help move our players and coaches to the next level in their development. This consortium has experience working with players and coaches from the U8 level all the way up to training Olympic athletes! To access C4Success go to: www.c4success.ca Username: southeastedmontonsoccer17 Passcode: mentalskillstraining

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ESESA COACHING BEST PRACTICE

Expectations:

1) Every player gets to play equally

Rationale:

In order for players to develop, they need more touches on the ball. To get more touches on the ball, they need more time in a game.

Implementation:

• Rotate all players in and out of the game at regular intervals. • Player playing time may vary from game to game due to different

physical fitness and number of players. • By the end of the season you should be able to say that all players

played an equal amount of time

2) Play players in a variety of positions

Rationale:

Our goal is to build better players for the future and not necessarily a better team right now.

Implementation:

• Rotate players to every different position throughout the season. • The exception is the keeper position — players that are fearful to

play in goal are exempt from doing so.

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3) Coaches shall treat opponents and officials with respect and dignity AND encourage players and parents to do the same

Rationale:

Officials are the backbone of our games. Please keep in mind at all times that the majority of our officials at the U5–U11 levels are KIDS themselves.

Implementation:

• Please refrain from interacting with young officials during the game. • Although you may think that you are helping the referee by offering

pointers or advice, our referees actually find this intimidating.

4) Unlimited substitutions, including the keeper

Rationale:

In order for players to develop, they need more touches on the ball. To get more touches on the ball, they need more time in a game. In the case of a keeper, having one player standing in the goal area for an entire half or game hampers their opportunity to develop.

Implementation:

• Substitute at 3–5-minute intervals, depending on the age group. • Substitute Keepers at 10-minute intervals or half way through a

half.

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5) 24-hour cool off period

Rationale:

There are a variety of situations in which an individual can become frustrated. By delaying your communication until you have calmed down, you reduce the chance for an emotional over-reaction and increase the opportunity for everyone to think about the situation more rationally.

Implementation:

• Wait 24 hours before communicating with individuals regarding

potentially high-conflict situations.

6) Slide tackling is not allowed Definition: Slide tackling is taking the ball away from an opposing player by deliberately leaving one's feet and sliding along the ground with one leg extended to push the ball away from the opposing player.

Rationale:

The risk of injury is too great and kids are not learning soccer skills when they are on the ground.

Implementation:

• If a player attempts a slide tackle, take them off the field and remind

them that this is not only dangerous to them and others, but it is not the skill set you need them to develop to be a better player.

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7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini program (U5–U11)

Rationale:

The ongoing study of head injuries at a young age indicates that young players who head too early in their physical development are susceptible to potential risks, particularly to the skull, neck, and spine. Soft and connective tissues—such as those associated with the brain— may also be affected. • The Canadian Pediatric Society has put out a warning against

heading in youth soccer. • Canadian researchers in the Journal of Brain Injury cited numerous

studies that indicated that players who frequently headed the ball had lower scores on memory, motor skills, and conceptual thinking than players who headed less often or athletes from non-contact sports.

• A study by Harvard and University of Munich Medicine found changes in the white matter of soccer players consistent with traumatic brain injury.

• A study by Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that amateur players who frequently headed the ball had poorer memories, consistent with findings for patients with traumatic brain injury.

• Research at the University of Texas Medical School found a correlation between heading as well as year played to - slower cognitive functions in high school players.

• In November 2015, U.S. Youth Soccer BANNED HEADING in youth soccer.

• Heading for U11 and under has also been banned by EMSA pursuant to their policy 402.0.0 (https://emsamain.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/EMSA-PP.402.0.0-Heading-Policy-final.pdf)

Implementation:

• The number of opportunities to actually head the ball during a game

is very minimal in the mini program.

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• Although we recognize that it may happen from time to time in a game situation, by not making heading a part of your developmental practices we are minimizing the negative outcomes of ongoing contact with the ball on our youth heads.

8) The retreat line

Definition: The retreat line is a line players move back to when a keeper gains possession of (picks up) the ball.

Rationale:

Using a retreat line allows young players to learn and gain confidence in how to play the ball out from the back and play forward to attack, as opposed to the goalkeeper “sending it” aimlessly down the field.

Implementation:

• When a keeper picks up the ball, ALL other players move behind the

retreat line. • U5–U9: retreat line = half line • U11: retreat line = offside line

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Retreat Line (New for 2018) The Retreat Line will come into effect in two situations during

the game: A Goal Kick A Free Kick to the defending team within its own goal area

At these two restarts, the opposing team is required to move beyond the Retreat Line. The player taking the kick can then pass the ball to one of his team-mates without the pressure of an opposing player nearby. When the ball is touched by a 2nd player, the play will resume as normal and the “opposing” team can move inside the Retreat Line. EMSA Rule Modification If the 2nd player participating in the restart, who in the opinion of the referee is in control of the ball, fails to play the ball within 5 seconds the referee will award an indirect free kick to the opposing team to be taken at the center mark. This is to discourage intentional delays of the game which undermine the spirit of the retreat line. Examples of “in control of the ball” would be to run behind or beside the ball in an attempt to delay the restart or stand next to a ball that has come to a stop inside the retreat line, in both cases preventing the opposing team from playing the ball. The Retreat Line in Mini Soccer will be:

• the Halfway Line for U5-U9 • the closest Off Side Line to the Restart

If a member of the opposing team advances inside the Retreat Line before the ball has been touched by a 2nd player, and interferes with play, the Referee will stop play and the restart will be retaken. Players cannot play the ball long over the Retreat Line from a Goal Kick or Free Kick from within their own goal area — they must play the ball short to a team-mate.

Goalkeepers cannot drop kick the ball from their hands beyond the Retreat Line. If the ball goes beyond the Retreat Line without previously touching the ground, an indirect free kick should be awarded to the opposing team at the point where the ball crossed the Retreat Line.

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Retreat Line for U5 – U9

Retreat Line for U11

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9) Coaches shall avoid blowouts

Definition: A blowout is a game in which there is a 5-goal differential.

Rationale:

• ESESA philosophy is for kids to learn soccer, not to win games at any cost. The biggest win for ESESA is when kids have fun.

• A common misconception is that scoring is a skill to serve at the expense of other skills.

• Blowouts (unbalanced games) hurt all of us. Players get discouraged, parents get upset, and coaches complain. Let's all work to prevent blowouts!

• Sports have a huge impact on peoples' lives. Sports create unity, promote values and community pride. We have an unstated set of ethical standards in sports including fairness, integrity responsibility and respect.

"Kids value themselves to the degree they have been valued."

–F. Caplan, Child development expert, author, and researcher

• A blowout situation is when good coaches really shine -

demonstrating good sportsmanship and being an exemplary role model with mature attitudes. Remember, players and parents will do as their coach does.

• ESESA is NOT SAYING stop trying or stop playing. As a matter of fact, according to the U.S. YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION, the skills required to avoid a blowout require players to actually PLAY HARDER and learn more in the process.

"Sport is meaningful to players when both the challenge and motivation

are high . . . the situation becomes a lose–lose for both teams when a blowout occurs."

– Susan Cockle Sport Psychologist, Sports Psych Consultant to the Canadian Women's National Basketball Team and Canadian National Track Field Team.

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Implementation:

• In soccer, if you are up by 2 goals very early in the game or it otherwise becomes obvious that one team is much stronger than the other, it is best for the coach with the stronger team to use one or more blowout prevention techniques.

Techniques teams can use to prevent blowouts as well as improve their skills:

1. Keep Away: Keep Away encompasses the foundational skills of soccer. The basics of the Keep Away game require:

• proper passing technique • receiving (first touch) • ball and player movement • decision making • team concepts such as triangle/diamonds/spreading the field

2. Position changes: • Put players in positions where they are most challenged. • Put strong scorers as defence or keeper, play weak scorers as

forwards and minds. • Place only players who have not scored into the offensive

portion of the field.

3. Challenge:

• No shooting until every player has touched the ball • Encourage players to use their other foot to kick the ball • Encourage individual challenges to strong players

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ESESA Coaching Best Practices Recognition To ensure that all ESESA coaches recognize their responsibility to carry out the COACHING BEST PRACTICES of the organization, coaches will be required to sign an acknowledgement contract at the coaches training. (See Appendix.)

Expectation:

1) Every player gets to play equally

2) Play players in a variety of positions

3) Coaches shall treat OFFICIALS with respect and dignity AND will teach their players to do the same.

4) Unlimited substitutions including the keeper

5) 24-hour cool off period

6) Sliding tackling is not allowed

7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini- program U5-U11

8) Coaches shall avoid Blowouts

9) Retreat Line

Please note: ESESA is committed to ensuring the concepts of fair play.

Coaches who do not adhere to ESESA Best Practices will be answerable to the following process.

1) Call from their Community Director 2) Warning from Community Director 3) Discipline Committee Involvement

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THE BASICS OF COACHING

“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they’re priceless.”

A Coach’s Creed

The primary responsibility of a youth soccer coach is to help the young players have fun, learn, and improve their skills. You should coach for the joy and success of the players and no other reason.

Tips

• 80% of communication is non-verbal. • For players in U5–U11, individual improvement is the key, NOT team

success. • Learn by play – Keep it simple. • Everyone plays. • Focus on the ball — during practice, each player should have a soccer

ball. • Praise is an important ingredient. • Keep it fun. • Create opportunities to succeed. • Feedback needs to be specific to the individual and/or the skill being

learned.

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Correction vs. Criticism

Correction is giving concrete instructions to improve a player's skill or positioning on the field.

Criticism is simply telling someone what they are doing is wrong. This provides ZERO opportunity for player learning and success.

Correction requires a coach to: • Give a clear direction and explanation • Demonstrate what you want • Be positive and show solutions (e.g., “If you do it this way you will

be awesome at . . ."). • Correct only one mistake at a time - usually the most obvious one. • When appropriate ask the players for the solution. • When you see a player self correct or when they use your input,

follow that immediately with praise.

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Goal Setting

Setting goals gives you . . .

• Motivation • Focuses your acquisition of knowledge • Organizes your time and resources • Challenges the individual

Self-confidence rises when Coaches and players recognize their own ability and competency in achieving the goals they have set.

The S.M.A.R.T. System of Goal Setting:

S Specific – Clearly define the goal. Set one goal at a time.

M Measurable – "I will juggle the ball TEN times."

A Agreed Upon – With self/with coach & player/ with coach & team

R Realistic – Must fit within the developmental abilities/knowledge of the individual

T Time Oriented – In the practice / in the game / by season end.

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Characteristics of Players by Age

U5 • Difference between girls and boys is minimal • Very short attention spans • Are the centre of their own universe • Can’t hold still to save their lives • Are not overly concerned with team work • Have very basic hand–eye co-ordination • Love to run around • Very minimal comprehension of time and space • Most will cry if something hurts; some will even cry when nothing

hurts • At least one player is likely to cling to their parents • Harbour little concept of collective play • May or may not remember which goal their team is attacking • Physical/mental development can range up to three developmental

years • Enthusiasm and abilities will vary greatly from those who are quite

skilful to those who are far more fascinated by watching a bird fly overhead

U7 • Co-ordination is still developing • Have very little accuracy • Have short attention spans (but longer than U5s) • Are more interested in team activities • Like lots of motion • Like to imitate what they see • Have a fear of being embarrassed • Enjoy challenges • Typically, just controlling the ball takes their full concentration • Strong yearning for approval • Due to rapid growth spurts, it is normal that a player will be unable to

execute a ball skill that was previously performed with relative ease, even two weeks prior

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U9 • Gross and small motor skills start to become more refined • A greater diversity exists in soccer skills • Co-ordination begins to emerge • Still primarily intrinsically motivated, but there is an identification

with the team and winning • Competitiveness emerges • Peer pressure starts to become a factor • Not being embarrassed in front of their friends becomes very important • May grasp some team concepts • Attention span lengthens greatly . . . but it does not extend to lengthy

instructions • Capable of problem solving • Have greater accuracy • Need for their ego to be bolstered

U11 • Onset of puberty brings significant psychological and physical changes • Peer pressure to conform becomes stronger • Quicker to correct a teammate, or question a coach’s or referee's decision • The difference in skill level, size, speed and strength is significant;

some will be as big as you and some will be half your size • Need to be provided a consistently challenging environment • Have improved fine motor skills • Have a better degree of accuracy • Understand team play • Are playing for fun and enjoyment, but with the added

component of competitiveness

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PRE-SEASON COACH'S CHECK LIST

Team Roster and Contact

Your team roster will be provided to you from your community soccer director. Once you receive the roster, please do the following:

• Send out an email to all players' parents/guardians introducing yourself and advising that you will be their child’s soccer coach for the season.

Make phone calls to any parents who have not responded to the email within one day.

NOTE: Players and parents are eager to ensure they are on the team.

• Set up a team meeting prior to your first game. ▪ Further introduce yourself ▪ Answer any questions ▪ Hand out jerseys ▪ This is your opportunity to reinforce the information given to them in

their parent manual, e.g., Practices are not optional ▪ Advise parents of ESESA’s Long-Term Player Development philosophy ▪ Confirm contact information and establish the best way to communicate

(email, text, phone call)

Assistant Coaches and Manager

If you do not already have an assistant coach and team manager, NOW is the time to recruit one. This is essential — you cannot do this alone.

If you have issues getting a volunteer, please contact your community soccer director for assistance.

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PRACTICES When a coach is prepared and organized, it goes a LONG way toward

helping players and parents.

Coaches - Assistant Coaches: • Coach needs to arrive at the practice field at least 20 minutes prior to

the start of practice. • Dress for the part (sweat pants/shorts/runners). • Put your enthusiastic face on. • Make sure you have printed out and familiarized yourself with the

practice plan. • Check the field for any hazards (glass, sticks, large holes). • Set up the equipment needed for the practice. • Be available to answer parents/players questions before practice

begins. • Check as the players arrive that they have all of the necessary

equipment, including shin pads and water bottles.

Inform players/guardians: • Practices are not optional • Have their players arrive at practice a minimum of 10 minutes before

the start time (so they can be dressed and ready to go) • 90% of all learning happens in practice and this is your opportunity

to teach and encourage in a constructive manner

Giving Instructions: • If it takes you longer than 30 seconds to explain something, you have

lost them — short and precise direction is important. • Set up clear expectations for practice (rules and boundaries). This

provides safety and security, which will increase every individual’s ability to learn.

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Some Universal Rules: • No negative comments about others • Always try your hardest • Everyone makes mistakes ("I expect you to; this is how I know you

are really trying.") • Make sure everyone knows everyone else’s name — you will be

amazed how many teammates will not learn this if they are not encouraged to do so.

• Everyone needs a ball. • A line is two. • Drills are turned into games. • Keep kids moving — idle hands are trouble. • Demonstrate what you want them to do — verbal instruction is not

enough. • Correction not criticism, and correction is essential to learning. • DO NOT ALLOW children not registered with ESESA to practice, or

play in games with the team as they are NOT covered by insurance.

Some Developmental Rules: • U5 – No touching or grabbing your teammates. • U7 – Imitation is not always welcome; do not let it become

inappropriate. • U9 – Eye rolling is the same as a negative comment. • U11 – Turn off your cell phone before practice. • If drills require pairs or groups, YOU CHOOSE. Do not let players pick

for themselves, as this will only create anxiety, especially for those that are new to the group. Controlling who works with whom is helpful for a number of reasons including: grouping liked skills or opposite skills (a stronger player can help mentor a player new to the sport.)

• Never leave a practice until all of the players have been picked up by their approved guardian. On too many occasions kids have told their coaches their parent is coming right back... and they don't return!!

• The MOST important part of practice is to have FUN! If you are having fun, we know the kids will be having fun.

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GAME FORMAT

Age Group

Location Game Format Game Duration

U5 S.E. Zone 3 vs. 3 No Goalie 2 x 20 min. U7 S.E. Zone 5 vs. 5 Sweeper

Keeper 2 x 25 min.

U9 S.E. Zone 7 vs. 7 2 x 30min. U11 S.E. Zone with possible

travel to outside fields 8 vs. 8 2 x 35 min.

U13 S.E. Zone and North Zone

11 vs. 11 2 x 40 min.

U15–17 City Wide 11 vs. 11 Regulation (2 x 45 min.)

• It is recommended that PRACTICE times do not exceed the length of

game times (as listed above). • U5 & U7 age groups should practice for 15 minutes prior to their

scheduled games (2 times/week). • Long term player development recommends 2 practices for every

game. Due to the shorter length of the season, this may be very difficult. If you have 2 practices in addition to 2 games, you will see positive results.

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If it’s raining, do we play?

• Players and coaches must show up to their designated field even if it is raining.

• Games are NOT cancelled because of rain. There are only 3 reasons we CANNOT play: 1. The City of Edmonton has closed the fields (Call 311; updated at 4 p.m. or sign

up for email notifications: http://coewebapps.edmonton.ca/facilitynotifications/).

2. The referee has determined that damage may happen to the field because of current conditions. Teams MUST show up for this.

3. The referee has determined that by following the 30/30 Lightning rule, the game is postponed or cancelled. Teams MUST show up for this.

Air Quality ASA has determined that :

• Air quality of 7 means cancellation of all events (games/practices)

• Air quality of 4-6 means the zone determines if events are cancelled (teams are to arrive at field locations and official will determine if the game is cancelled )

• Please check ESESA’s website for air quality ratings

(http://emsasoutheast.com/)

YES!

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GAME DAY Pre-Game

**TIME MANAGEMENT IS THE KEY**

• The coach needs to arrive at the field at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the game (same steps are taken as if it were a practice).

• Inform players/guardians that on game day they need to arrive a minimum of 15

minutes before the pre-game warm up starts (NOT 15 minutes before the game starts).

• U5 & U7 pre-game warm-up is actually a practice so refer to the practice plan.

• U9 and up will have a set pre-game warm-up.

• When the referee arrives, have your assistant coach/manager confirm the start

time so that you can manage your time appropriately.

• If you are the home team, make sure that you have the referee assignors’ phone number with you.

▪ If the referee has not shown up 10 minutes prior to the game, you should be calling the assignor.

▪ Always carry an extra whistle — sometimes an assistant coach or capable parent may step in.

• 5–10 minutes before the game begins, end your warm up. Collect your team and:

▪ Inform them of starting players and positions ▪ Deliver a positive pre-game message ▪ Lead the kids in a team cheer ▪ Designate an area that you team will sit. This ensures that all of your

players stay together and helps to reduce wandering. ▪ U5/U7 — A blanket works great. ▪ U9 — Mark an area off with pylons.

• Remember that YOU are responsible for your fans.

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During the Game

• You and your assistant(s) are responsible for substitutions.

▪ If you are worried about your game time management, have your assistant use a stopwatch so that you can substitute fairly regular time intervals.

• Every player gets to play equally.

▪ This may vary from game to game due to differing levels of

physical fitness and number of players. ▪ By the end of the season you should be able to say that all players

were able to play for an equal amount of time.

• Your job is to develop the players skills, abilities, and overall understanding of the game.

▪ Remember, this means that every player gets to experience every

different position throughout the season, with the exception of goalie) players that are fearful to play in goal should not have to.

• Coaching during the game is limited to short, precise corrections and positive feedback.

▪ Example: U7 sweeper keeper who stays in the net, you could say

“Okay, Sally, move up in the play now.” This type of correction is precise and sets the player up to be successful.

▪ Example: “That’s great Sally! Way to move up in the play.” This type of positive feedback is specific to the movement needed on the field and helps to draw other players’ attention to its importance.

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Half Time

• Snacks should NOT be given at half time.

▪ This will only lead to stomach aches and distracted children. ▪ Instead, save the treat for after the game. This will give you a chance to

give players team feedback before they go running off to their parents.

• Keep your team together.

▪ Explain that half time is still a part of the game and just because you are not on the field does not mean that you are not a part of the game

▪ If you let them wonder off you will spend precious time chasing them down and reorganizing

• Half time is a break for water and one or two POSITIVE sentences and precise

areas of focus for the second half. ▪ Keep it simple. If talk gets too complicated, you will lose the kids’

attention.

▪ Be mindful of the time. ▪ Two minutes before the second half begins you should announce

who will be starting and have a team cheer.

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Post-Game

Players need to have a clear post-game ritual.

• As soon as the final whistle blows have them return to the bench. • A team cheer is established. • Shake hands with the other team.

*** You need to be clear that no matter what the outcome of the game is, that they are to shake hands in a kind and courteous manner and that the only comments made to the opponents is “GOOD GAME”.***

• Players should follow shaking hands with the opposing team by thanking the referee in the same kind and courteous manner.

• Go back to the coach for the post-game team meeting.

Stick around to answer any questions from players or parents.

Do not leave the field until every player has been accounted for.

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COMMUNITY PLAYING DAYS

Age Group

Arrival Time Day Game Time

U5

U5 & U7 practice is held before each game. Players are to be at field and ready to practice by 6:00 PM.

Determined by

Community

6:15 PM

U7

Mondays/Wednesdays

6:15 PM

U9

U9 and U11 should be arriving at the field ready to warm up with their team 15–30 minutes prior to start of game. *Coaches Discretion

Tuesdays/Thursdays

6:15 PM

U11

Mondays/Wednesdays

6:15 PM or

7:30 PM

MANAGING YOUR SEASON

Schedules Schedules – First round available on April 26 U5 - U11 Community schedules: emsasoutheast.com U13 - U19 Community schedules: emsasoutheast.com

Field Addresses See: emsamain.com or emsasoutheast.com

How to score games on the EMSA Portal for U11 and up (See Appendix)

• The home team is responsible for inputting the game score on the website by 12pm the next day.

• The scorekeeper must be a coach, assistant coach or manager

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that is LISTED and registered on your ASA roster. • If you require assistance, contact your Community Director. • Fields & Scheduling- Teresa Kehoe: mtkehoe@telusplanet.net

Reasons for rescheduling a game (U5–U11)

• A game may be cancelled, at the referee's discretion, due to weather (rain, lightning) or air quality warnings protocol.

• Note that if city fields are closed, you should consider green spaces also closed to use for soccer games. For field closure lines, see: https://emsamain.com/coachref/rescheduling-games- outdoor/rain-out-lines/.

• U5 – U7 age categories do not reschedule games. • U9–U11: there will be a format in place to reschedule

games on Saturdays or Sundays. • Once the new game time is scheduled, the home coach must call

their community referee co-ordinator and book a referee.

Age movements

Definition: Age movement places a player at a different-age team for a season. Age movement is accepted only in rare cases. Moving players out of their age level is not encouraged or condoned by the ESESA board.

• Downward movement — For U13 to U19 players, downward

movement occurs because of mental or physical limitations. Downward movement can only be done by the EMSA board. All inquiries of this nature must be made through EMSA and must have an accompanying physician’s letter. For U5 to U11 players, downward movement requests will be reviewed and approved by the ESESA Board at Amalgamation.

• Upward movement — A U13 to U19 player may only be moved up by the ESESA board. These moves are made primarily to fill a smaller team up or to create room at the lower level. To request a move up, please provide a written submission to the board outlining reasons for the request. This request must be APPROVED before any changes are to be made. These moves will be the decision of the board and that decision is final. For a

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temporary move see the section Playing as a Trialist (below). For U5 to U11 players, upward movement requests will be reviewed and approved by the ESESA Board at Amalgamation.

Playing as a Trialist (U11+; see Appendix)

Definition: A trialist is a player that is "loaned" by one team to play on a team of higher age or tier.

• ESESA strongly encourages the use of trialists because it benefits the player, his or her team, the receiving team, and our program.

• ESESA coaches do not ‘own’ their players and are responsible to advance each player’s ability. Occasionally, when teams are short- handed or want to try out promising players from other teams, they may ask for players from other teams (younger age group or lower tier). This is done on a game-by-game basis, to a maximum of 5 league (regular season) games.

• You may not deny your player the chance to be a trialist or be denied by another coach.

• If one of your players is asked to be a trialist, consider it a compliment that would allow the child a great opportunity to play at a more demanding or competitive skill-level

Principles of Fair Play:

Respect the rules.

Respect the officials and their decisions.

Respect your opponent.

Maintain your self- control at all times.

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Cities and Inter Cities (Post Season/Playoffs) • U9 – U11 teams are asked to make a commitment to

post-season play by May 18, 2018. • U9 – U11 Cities July 4 – 8, 2018 • U11 Inter-Cities will be held in Edmonton July 21-22, 2018

Boys in Edmonton - July 21–22 2018

Girls in Calgary - July 21–22 2018

• Tier 4 Provincials will be held July 20–22 2018 Location TBA

EMSA Player/Coach/Team Official Cards (See Appendix)

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Coaching Requirements

1) All age categories require police checks.

2) * denotes teams going to cities or inter-cities …once a coach has taken an EMSA course they are not required to repeat

3) # denotes teams going to provincials’ tier 1-4 ...ASA courses must correspond to the age level being coached

MANDATORY COURSES (ASA EMSA ESESA)

ESESA BEST PRACTICES

Coach Selected by:

DIRECTOR(ESESA) Must be followed by:

U5 x X x

U7 x x x

U9 x* x x x

U11 x# x* x x x

U13 x# x x

U15 X# x x

U17 x# x x

ASA = Alberta Soccer Association EMSA = Edmonton Minor Soccer Association

ESESA = Edmonton South East Soccer Association

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Mandatory Coaching Requirements:

All coaches require an EMSA or ASA coaching course in order to coach.

ASA requires all coaches entering in Tier 4 playoffs to have the age- appropriate ASA course.

Required Training/Certification: In order to become a coach for the ESESA, each volunteer coach will be required to complete the certification for the level that they will be coaching. This training will be necessary in order to coach for this season. If you are not able to complete the training, you will have to wait for a following year in which you are able to complete the certification before you are able to coach. ** However, if you do not complete the required training you are still eligible to be an assistant coach.**

Police Clearance Information:

This information is MANDATORY for ALL coaches.

As a part of the roster submission process, the Alberta Soccer Association requires all coaches and team officials to pass a police background check, also known as a vulnerable sector (VS) check every 2 years. These checks are designed to protect athletes from dangerous offenders by verifying whether a prospective coach has a criminal record or a pardoned sexual offence conviction. There are two methods in which team official may obtain their police clearance. Residents of Edmonton apply through EPS at the Nexus Centre and residents outside of Edmonton apply through the RCMP.

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Field and Net Sizes

ESESA recognizes that some community fields have space limitations. We ask communities to match these dimensions as closely as possible. The length and/or width of the fields can be changed as much as 5’ in either dimension.

U5 3 vs 3 Time: Two 20-min. halves

Field Length Field Width Goal Crease 65’ to 70’ 60’ to 65’ Use pop-ups none

U7 5 vs 5 Time: Two 25-min. halves

Field Length Field Width Goal Crease 90’ to 95’ 70’ to 75’ 4 x 8 20' (l)

x 26' (w)

U9 7 vs 7 Time: Two 30-min. halves

Field Length Field Width Goal Crease 180' 100' 5 x 10 24' (l)

x 36' (w)

U11 8 vs 8 Time: Two 35-min. halves

Field Length Field Width Goal Crease 220' 140' 12 x 6 (or fixed

posts) 1/3 of field

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Recommended Equipment

Equipment will be distributed at the coaches meeting or equipment pick-up date depending on your Community League's normal procedures.

U5

• Ball Size 3 (you should receive enough to have one for every player) • Ball pump and pin • Uniforms sponsored by Tim Hortons • Pylons/cones • Pinnies (one per player) • Whistle • First Aid kit

U7

• Ball Size 3 (you should receive enough to have one for every player) • Ball pump and pin • Uniforms to be supplied by Community • Pylons/cones • Pinnies (one per player) • Whistle • First Aid kit

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U9 • Ball Size 4 (you should receive enough to have one for every player) • Ball pump and pin • Uniforms to be supplied by Community • Pylons/cones • Pinnies (one per player) • Whistle • Three (3) corner flags • Goalie gloves • Goalie jersey • First Aid kit

U11

• Ball Size 4 (you should receive enough to have one for every player) • Ball pump and pin • Uniforms to be supplied by Community • Pylons/cones • Pinnies (one per player) • Whistle • Four (4) corner flags • Goalie gloves • Goalie jersey • First Aid kit

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ESESA Skills Training

This training is free to all U9 and U11 Players. No Registration Required

• Open to all registrants in the South East zone. • There will be NO makeup dates due to rain. • The City rain-out policies DOES NOT apply —cancellation due to rain

will be determined on site after inspection of fields.

Place: Cloverdale Community League, 9411 – 97 Ave

Times: U9 Girls and Boys, WEDNESDAYS

• Girls 6:30–7:30 PM Boys 7:30–8:30 PM

• May 9, 16, 23 & 30 - June 6, 13

U11 Girls and Boys, THURSDAYS

• Girls 6:30–7:30 PM Boys 7:30–8:30 PM

• May 10, 17, 24, & 31 and June 7 & 14

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Tournaments

ESESA does not pay for any tournament for community teams during the outdoor season.

U5–U9 - (Teams from ESESA are automatically entered) Annual Paul Johnston Soccer Festival

• June 22, 23, & 24, 2018 • This is an annual 33-year-old festival for all U5–U9 players

in the South East zone. • It will take place at Kenilworth Community League. • Please have your team available for the whole weekend. • Schedules will be available 1–2 days prior to the weekend.

U11 - Please contact your community director for funds to enter tournaments

EXTRA Tournament Options

Description For Age Groups Dates Organizing Zone

Duggan Mother's Day Tournament

All May 11–13 EMSA South West

Mill Woods Kick Off Classic

U9–U19 May 25–27 EMSA South Woods

Slurpee Cup U11–U19 June 1-3 EMSA West Summer Sizzler U9–U19 June 8–10 EMSA North Tim Hortons Timbits Jamboree

U7 June 16 EMSA

EMSA Canada Day Tournament

TBA June 29-30, July 1

EMSA

Spruce Grove Moon Day Tournament

U11–U19 July 12–15 EMSA Spruce Grove

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ESESA Chain of Command

If you experience a problem with a coach, player, team, or director, please follow the proper chain of command as outlined below.

Parent/Player

Team Coach/Manager

Community Director

ESESA Board

No coach has ever won a game

by what she knows; it’s what her players know that counts.

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ESESA Board

Position Name Email Address President Nicole president@emsasoutheast.com Vice President Patti vicepresident@emsasoutheast.com Treasurer Dee treasurer@emsasoutheast.com Secretary Dianne secretary@emsasoutheast.com Office Admin/Registrar Vacant admin@emsasoutheast.com Storm Administrator Vacant admin@southeastsoccer.ca Casino Chair Val casinochair@emsasoutheast.com

Community Soccer Directors Argyll (vacant) Avonmore Boris avonmore@emsasoutheast.com Avonmore Lyne avonmore@emsasoutheast.com Bonnie Doon Diane bonniedoon@emsasoutheast.com Cloverdale (vacant) cloverdale@emsasoutheast.com Forest Terrace Heights Kelly ftheights@emsasoutheast.com Forest Terrace Heights Nicole P ftheights@emsasoutheast.com Hardisty-Capilano Curtis capilano@emsasoutheast.com Hardisty-Fulton Place (vacant) fultonplace@emsasoutheast.com Hardisty-Gold Bar goldbar@emsasoutheast.com Hazeldean Dee hazeldean@emsasoutheast.com Holyrood Jared holyrood@emsasoutheast.com Kenilworth (vacant) kenilworth@emsasoutheast.com Ottewell Glen ottewell@emsasoutheast.com Ottewell Tena ottewell@emsasoutheast.com Ritchie David ritchie@emsasoutheast.com Riverdale Angelica riverdale@emsasoutheast.com Riverdale Alexandra riverdale@emsasoutheast.com Strathcona Centre (vacant) strathcona@emsasoutheast.com Strathcona Centre (vacant) strathcona@emsasoutheast.com Strathearn Niki strathearn@emsasoutheast.com Premier Program (Storm) Rob stormdirector@emsasoutheast.com

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Appendix

POST CONCUSSION RECOGNITION TOOL

COACHING BEST PRACTICES RECOGNITION

POST SEASON COMMITMENT FORM

EMSA RULES AND REGULATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

OUTDOOR PLAYER/COACH INFORMATION FORM

GAME DURATION AND TEAM EQUIPMENT

REFEREE LIAISON PROGRAM

U13 – U19 COMMUNITY RESCHEDULING OF GAMES

SCHEDULES AND COACH KITS

COACH EDUCATION DAYS

CARDING INFORMATION

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COACHING “BEST PRACTICES” RECOGNITION

I , am coaching/assistant coaching, managing the PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME PLEASE CIRLCLE ONE

YS Team.

By signing this form, I acknowledge the expectations set by the ESESA regarding BEST PRACTICES FOR COACHING.

SIGNATURE DATE

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Expectation:

1) Every player gets to play equally

2) Play players in a variety of positions

3) Coaches shall treat OFFICIALS with respect and dignity AND will teach their players to do the same.

4) Unlimited substitutions including the keeper

5) 24-hour cool off period

6) Sliding tackling is not allowed

7) Heading is NOT a skill taught in the mini program (U5–U11)

8) Retreat line

9) Coaches shall avoid blowouts

Please note: ESESA is committed to ensuring the concepts of fair play.

Coaches who do not adhered to ESESA Best Practices will be answerable to the following process:

• Call from their Community Director • Warning from Community Director • Discipline Committee Involvement

, U5 U7 U9 U11 GIRLS / BO COMMUNITY NAME PLEASE CIRLCE AGE LEVEL PLEASE CIRCLE

2018 Outdoor EMSA Post -Season Play Commitment

For: All U 13 - U 19 Community Teams

Community Name:

Age Group, Gender, Tier:

Head Coach Name:

EMSA teams are required to make a commitment that if they qualify for a post-season play spot they will fulfill their obligation by attending the post season competition they have qualified for. Teams who commit (via this letter) and qualify for a post season competition spot who then withdraw from it, will be assessed an administration fee (fees can range from $500.00 upwards of $2,000.00 - pending on withdraw date). In addition, that particular team will not be permitted to advance to any post season play for the next two seasons (one indoor season and one outdoor season and the coach suspended for the same period of time).

Community Teams: This form must be submitted to the EMSA office by no later than May 25, 2018. *Update: You can choose to go to City Finals and not to advance to Inter Cities/Provincials. You no longer have to commit to both tournaments.

* "Guest Teams" - Community Out of District Guest teams can advance to City Finals but cannot advance past that to Tier 4 Provincials on an EMSA berth. Out of District teams can advance to Inter Cities by qualifying through City Finals. However, Out of District teams already advancing to Provincials through their own District's berth cannot also attend Inter Cities. If they choose to go to their own Provincial berth they must let EMSA know via email or by note on this form. They are required to make a commitment via this form.

• City Finals: July 3 - 8, 2018

• Inter Cities: July 21 & 22, 2018 (Boys in Edmonton, Girls in Calgary)

Head Coach or Manager Signature:

CITY FINALS COMMITMENT (.July 3 - 8, 2018) YES- Our team declares that we will attend City Finals if we qualify.

NO- Our team has chosen NOT to advance to City Finals if we qualify.

PROVINCIALS (July 20 - 22, 2018) OR INTER CITIES (.July 21 & 22, 2018) COMMITMENT: YOUR TEAM CAN ATTEND IF YOU QUALIFY THROUGH CITY FINALS

(You can only say yes to this if you are playing in City Finals - you can only qualify for Inter Cities or Provincials if you play in City Finals).

YES- Our team declares that we will attend either Provincials or Inter Cities should we qualify from City Finals.

NO- Our team has chosen NOT to advance to either Provincials or Inter Cities.

Mini Community Premier

EMSA RULES & REGULATIONS: TEAM PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

TO: Edmonton Minor Soccer Association ("EMSA") 6520 Roper Road Edmonton, Alberta, T6B 3K8

BACKGROUND:

A. EMSA is a non-profit organization providing soccer programs to persons 18 years of age

and under;

B. In accordance with its bylaws, the EMSA membership has established rules and regulations (including a code of conduct) to promote, develop and govern the game of soccer, and these rules and regulations can be reviewed at the following website: www.emsamain.com/play/rules-discipline (the “EMSA Rules and Regulations”); and

C. EMSA requires a commitment from its coaches, team managers and other volunteers to read and comply with the EMSA Rules & Regulations;

THEREFORE in recognition of the above I acknowledge and agree that:

1. Before the start of the season I will have read the EMSA Rules & Regulations;

2. I will comply with the EMSA Rules & Regulations; and

3. I will be subject to disciplinary or other action if I fail to comply with the EMSA Rules &

Regulations and any such failure may result in negative consequences to me and my team.

Date: _

Coach, Assistant Coach or Manager's Signature

Name (printed): _

Role with Team: _

Community or Club Name: _

Team age group and gender: _

Head Coach last name:

Edmonton Minor Soccer Association

Season: Outdoor 2018

PREMIER TEAMS {U9 - U19}: Please note that if you qualify for post season play it is mandatory that you attend the competition you have qualified for. There will be a $1000.00 fee charged to your team/club should you choose not to attend.

OUTDOOR Player/Coach Information Form The following groups require EMSA Picture I.D. CARDS: Players, Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers of

U13, U15, U17 and U19 Community &

PREMIER TEAMS U9, U11, U13, U15, U17 and U19

U9 and U11 Community team Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers will

require EMSA I.D. cards but the players do not require them.

**IDENTIFICATION MUST BE PRESENTED IN ORDER TO OBTAIN YOUR EMSA I.D. CARD (STUDENT ID'S ARE NOT ACCEPTED)**

Parent First Name:

Parent Last Name:

Parent Date of Birth: Year: Month: Day: _

Player First Name:

Player Last Name:

Player Date of Birth: Year: Month: Day: _

E-Mail:

Address: _

City: ---------------Postal Code: -------- Telephone Number: --------Cell Number: ---------

**Please circle the zone that you are residing in.

West Mill Woods South West South East North St. Albert

Spruce Grove Sherwood Park Battle River Tri-County

Other: _

**Please CIRCLE one in each of the following:

GENDER: Male Female TEAM: Boys Girls YOUR CLASSIFICATION: Player Coach Manager Bench

Mini Community Premier

Game Duration & Team Equipment

Duration of Games u11: 2 X 35 minute halves (8 V 8) - offside/retreat line is 1/3 U13: 2 X 40 minute halves (11 v 11) U15: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11) U17: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11) U19: 2 X 45 minute halves (11 v 11)

Required Team Equipment

The Home Team is responsible for supplying the following equipment:

a. Game Ball (U13 - U19 size 5, U9 - U11 size 4) b. Three corner flags c. 1 goal net

The Away Team is responsible for supplying the following equipment:

a. Three corner flags b. 1 goal net

• It is the home team's responsibility to change if there are conflicting jersey colours. (Pinnies are acceptable).

• If a team shows up to the field and does not provide a net, they will forfeit the game.

Referee Liaison Program Min\ Community Premier

It is mandatory for every team (All Premier/Club teams and all U13/U15/U17/U19 Community) to provide a referee liaison for every league game. The liaison can be a different person each game and can be anyone with the exception of the coach or assistant coach. The name of the referee liaison MUST be marked in the area provided on the game sheet.

The team has a 15 minute grace period in which to provide a liaison or they will

default the game. Please ensure the name is marked on the game sheet.

Background:

Referee abuse and harassment by spectators and coaches is the main reason why referees, particularly those in their early teens, drop out of the development program resulting in severe shortages of officials at all levels. This unacceptable behavior towards our referees must be addressed as a priority particularly if soccer is to have an adequate supply of referees.

All teams must designate an individual (does not have to be the same person for each game) at each game (home and away) to act as a referee liaison. The referee liaison of each team shall be a person who is not the coach or assistant coach and their main role will be to act as a deterrent to possible acts of misbehaviour by spectators or team officials. The referee liaison will also be available to the referee should a request to do so be made or if a potential problem exists.

The referee liaison must be an individual who is willing and able to control and monitor the behavior of the parents and coaches throughout the game. This role is to be taken very seriously and the goal of this role is to keep the parents and coaches in the game following the rules as set forth in code of conduct as well as maintaining respect for the referees and opposing team. This role is not in place for the referee liaison to question any calls made by the refs.

Description of duties:

• Please introduce yourself to the referee prior to the start of the game and tell them that you are here to help them if they require it.

• Please wear the identifying lanyard badge provided by your team. The lanyard will be given out in your coach

package.

• Monitor the behavior of your team's parents and team officials.

• Be visible at half time and full time by walking onto the field with your fellow liaison from the other team. Walk towards the referee and be ready to assist the referee if needed.

• Quickly diffuse potential problems before they arise by either being visible or calmly speaking with the

individual(s) involved.

• Deal with, and act on, inappropriate comments, gestures and/or general unsporting behaviour directed at referees, players or any other individual by your teams' spectators or coaches but please avoid getting into a confrontation.

• Submit a brief report in writing to the EMSA office of any incident that you feel the EMSA should be aware of

involving inappropriate behaviour by ANY individual. Based on any official report, the EMSA will conduct an investigation into the incident and act accordingly

If a regular league game conflicts with a SOCCER TOURNAMENT. GRADUATION or FINAL EXAMS the game may be rescheduled. A soccer tournament, graduation or final exams are the only three reasons accepted for rescheduling games during the Outdoor Season. NO OTHER REASONS will be accepted and games will stay as scheduled.

*NOTE: Once the schedule is released teams will have a deadline of 24 hours after their first game on the current round/schedule to notify the League Director in writing of the intent to reschedule any games for that current round. Once past the deadline there will be no reschedules allowed.

Steps for Rescheduling a Game:

Step #1: If you are the team who is requesting the reschedule, you must send an email to the EMSA League Director, iennad@emsamain.com, indicating the game details and reasoning for the reschedule request.

Step #2: BOTH teams involved will then receive an email from the League Director indicating that permission has been given to reschedule the game. If you don't receive that permission email it means the game has not been given the go ahead to be rescheduled and will remain as originally scheduled.

Step #3: The EMSA League Director will email the Home Team's Zone Referee and Field Assignor to cancel the originally scheduled game.

Step #4: The TEAM WHO REQUESTED THE RESCHEDULE contacts the opposing coach to come up with an agreed upon rescheduled date. The opposing team officials have 48 hours to respond and work out a new date. If the new date is not worked out within 48 hours then the EMSA League Director reserves the right to automatically reschedule the game to a date chosen by the EMSA office.

Step #5: Once a date has been agreed upon, the TEAM WHO REQUESTED THE RESCHEDULE is responsible for emailing the EMSA League Director to notify of the new date and time. The EMSA League Director will then assign a field. **If you are an Out of Edmonton District team, you will need to contact your District Field Assignor first for a field as the EMSA Office does not take care of your area's fields. You will need to send the EMSA League Director an email once you have the new field confirmed.

Step #6: League Director will update the website with the rescheduled game details and the Portal will automatically generate an email to both teams and the Referee Assignor. The rescheduled game is not considered legal until that time. Please keep in mind that the EMSA office is only open during the weekdays.

If the opposing coach and you cannot agree on a reschedule date, please notify the League Director and he/she will step in and take over the rescheduling process. Please note that you must give the League Director enough notice to be able to help you with the rescheduled game. If you send notice a day or two before the rescheduling deadline then we will be unable to help you.

*Once the game has been confirmed by the League Director, if one team fails to show for a rescheduled game then that team will lose by default. If both teams fail to show for a rescheduled game, the game will go down as not being played, no stats or points will be awarded and-the game will not be rescheduled.

ALL RESCHEDULED GAMES MUST BE COMPLETED within three (3) weeks of the original scheduled date. If there is less than three weeks left on the schedule you must have those games completed prior to your last game on the schedule. If the game does not get played within the three week deadline or before the last game on the schedule (if there are less than three weeks left) then it will go down as not being played, no stats or points will be awarded. However, if the outstanding game will impact the standings in regards to post season play advancement in the main/final round, the EMSA League Director will reschedule the game. If you are rescheduling the last game on your schedule it must be rescheduled to a date prior to when it was originally scheduled.

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All Premier Club Teams & All U13, U15, U17, U19 Community Teams Coach Kits/Packages:

Your coach kits/packages (game books, handbook, ref liaison lanyard, etc.) will be given to your Zone Office for you to pick up. Please check with them when you will be able to pick them up. You must pick up your package prior to the season starting.

Schedules:

There will no longer be a schedule pick up session at the EMSA office. You will pick up your coach kit from your Zone Office and then schedules will be posted on the EMSA website by 5:00pm on Thursday, April 26th. You will be

responsible for downloading your schedule and

informing your team. Season start date is Tuesday, May 1st.

MANDATORY COACHING COURSES U5-U19

U5-U19 coaches will BE REQUIRED to attend the ESESA courses * NO sign up required! *Attendance will be taken *Police Check paperwork provided for those who have not had one in the last 2 year

* ESESA Coach Manual U5 – U11 * EMSA Coach Kit/Scorebooks and EMSA round one schedules U13-U19 ______BRETT BUCHANAN ESESA TECHNICAL DIRECTOR __________

MANDATORY ESESA Courses will be held at: SOCCER SOUTH 6520 Roper Road Coaches should come in athletic gear as participation is required: 1 Hr. with Brett Buchanan on Field Immediately After .5Hrs ESESA /EMSA info paperwork U5/U7 MON APRIL 23RD 6:30pm - 8:00pm U9 TUE APRIL 24TH 7:00pm - 8:30pm U11 WED APRIL 25TH 7:00pm - 8:30pm U13-19 THUR APRIL 26TH 6:00pm – 7:30pm Other Coaching Courses: ASA courses required for U13 –U19 (Tier 1-4) Register online ASA website (pay up front ESESA will reimburse)

U13 LEARN TO TRAIN

U15 –U19 SOCCER FOR LIFE EMSA courses required if you do not have ASA U13-U19

LEVEL 1 COACHING COURSE – (U5, U7, U9) Location: Edmonton Soccer Centre South Date(s): April 21, 2018 Date(s): April 22, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Cost: $50.00 per person

This course is designed for the development of movement skills needed for all sports, with the main emphasis on soccer. Games, methodology, and techniques will be given to the participants so that an enjoyable experience will be had by all. This course will give any new soccer coach the tools needed to run great practices and activity sessions. Wear active clothing and footwear!

In-Class Time: 1

Hour On-Field

Time: 2 Hours

LEVEL 2 COACHING COURSE - (U11 - U19) Location: Edmonton Soccer Centre South Date(s): April 22, 2018 Date(s): April 21, 2018 Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Cost: $50.00 per person

This course is designed to give the coach ideas on how to improve his team's technical skill. This would be for the Tier 3 - 9 coach who wishes to improve their team's enjoyment and success on the field. We will be going over proper techniques on shooting, heading, fitness and ball control. Wear active clothing and footwear!

In-Class Time: 1

Hour On-Field

Time: 2 Hours

EMSA COACH EDUCATION DAYS- (WORKING WITH PLAYERS BETWEEN 9 - 12 YRS.)

Location: Ivor Dent Sports Complex Date(s): May 12, June 16, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $85.00 per person

Schedule: Workshop Date Time Attendance MED June 16, 2018 6:00pm – 9:30pm On only one date Learn to Train May 12 & June 16 9:00am – 5:00 pm On both dates

EMSA COACH EDUCATION DAYS- (WORKING WITH PLAYERS 13 YRS. OF AGE AND OLDER) Location: Ivor Dent Sports Complex Date(s): May 12, June 15, June 16, 2018 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $85.00 per person

Schedule: Workshop Date Time Attendance MED June 15, 2018 6:00pm – 9:30pm On only one date Soccer for Life May 12 & June 16 9:00am – 5:00 pm On both dates

EMSA I.D. CARD INFORMATION 2018 OUTDOOR EMSA PICTURE I.D. CARDING DATES

The following EMSA I.D. Carding Sessions will be held in the EMSA office located in the SOUTH Edmonton Soccer Centre at 6520 Roper Road.

They are open to all Edmonton and Out of Town players, as well as their coaches, assistant

coaches and managers.

The following groups require EMSA Picture I.D. Cards: Players, Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers of

U13 to U19 Community &

All Premier Teams U9 to U19

U9 and U11 Community team Coaches, Assistant Coaches and Managers will require

EMSA I.D. cards but the players do not require them.

April 12th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required. April 17th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required. April 19th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required. April 24th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required. April 26th 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required. May 2nd 4:00 pm – 8:30 pm Open to all – INCLUDING OUT OF TOWN. ID required.

EXPECT LINE UPS! “This is a picture ID, so we will need the player or team official present to take their picture

along with one piece of identification which can be either their Alberta Health Care Card (showing persons full name and birthdate), Birth Certificate, Passport, or Driver’s License to obtain your EMSA I.D. Card”

(STUDENT ID’S ARE NOT ACCEPTED)

emsa Edmonton Minor Soccer Association TRIALIST FORM •••THIS TRIALIST FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL GAME SHEETS TO THE EMSA OFFICE. IF YOUR TRIALIST HAS PERMISSION TO PLAY MORE THAN ONE GAME YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE PHOTOCOPIES OF THE TRIALIST FORM TO SUBMIT WITH EACH GAME' S SHEETS: ••- •

• THE MOVEMENT MUST OCCUR WITHIN THE SAME ZONE (example West Zone to West Zone or North Zone to North Zone. You cannot have a North Zone player as a trialist on a West Zone team ). Out of District teams can only use trialists from their own District. • Trialists do not require player cards. • A written permission letter is also acceptable in place of this form. All information below must be included in the letter. • All fields below must be filled out entirely. • Prior written approval of the Coach or Team Designate of the team for which the player is registered must be obtained. The written approval (trialist form) must be surrendered to the referee at the start of the game or prior to the start of the second half if the trialist arrives late. It must be submitted along with the game sheets to the EMSA office. • For regular league play, any registered player may play in a higher Tier (in the same age category) or higher age category. • Note: The player must already be registered on another EMSA team during the current season in order to be an eligible trialist for your team. If they are not registered on any EMSA team during the current season then they cannot be used as a trialist with the exception of rule 308.1C.

The following conditions must also be met:

a. No more than a total of three (3) such players can be recruited for any one (1) game. Trialist players cannot be used to increase the roster size for a game greater than the team's current registered roster size (you can only use trialists to replace players that are missing), except that club teams (Premier ) may use trialists to increase their game roster size up to the maximum team roster size set out in Rule 304, Team Rosters. The player(s) will be noted as 'trialist' on the game sheet (there is a section for this located on the bottom of the game sheet).

b. A player can be used a trialist for a maximum of five (5) games per team (tournament games do not count towards the total number of games). The trialist/guest player(s) must be noted on your game sheet in the provided space prior to the game start when the game sheet is given to the referee.

c. No EMSA player may play on an EIYSA team as a trialist at any time. No EIYSA player shall play on an EMSA team as a trialist at any time with the exception that EIYSA players may play on an EMSA team as a trialist in tournament play.

d. Teams from out of district who are participating in the EMSA program are permitted to use trialists from their parent organizations/zone/district as long as they are an ASA registered player for that season; they are from a lower division or lower age category; and the use of the trialists does not violate any EMSA or ASA rules.

e. Premier/Club players are ineligible as trialists on all community teams. f. Players who are currently serving a suspension from EMSA or ASA are ineligible as trialists.

PLAYER'S FIRST & LAST NAME:

CURRENT TEAM

that Player is Registered with: TRIALIST TEAM

that Player is playing for: Team Name

Coach Name

Age Group

Gender

Tier/Division/Group

Please indicate with a check mark the number of trialist times this game is for this player on your team.

1st time -- 2nd time -- 3rd time -- 4th time -- 5th time (max. 5 times use)

Date(s) that player has permission to play as aI trialist for the above team:

By signing below, the team official/designate of the team that the player is currently registered with has given permission for the above player to play as a trialist on the above mentioned team. By signing below the team official/designate of the team the player is playing as a trialist for recognizes all trialist rules.

Coach/Team Designate of team player is currently registered with:

Coach/Team Designate of team that player is playing as a trialist for:

Please note if you are using an ineligible trialist/guest player your team will default the match and further disciplinary action may apply. If you have any questions on the eligibility of a trialist, please call the EMSA Office for verification.

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Instructions for Scoring Games

3. Select the Team Official role for the team you are coaching. A person may have multiple team official roles (1 role

per team). In this example, a McLeod coach with last name Johnson is signing in.

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4. Once signed in, you will be redirected to the Team Official Control Panel. Click the Manage Score/Games button.

5. On the Manage Scores/Games screen, you will see a list of all games for your team. Once a game is ready to have a score recorded, an edit pencil button will be available. Click the edit pencil button.

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10. If the Administrator verifies the game, the status will be marked as Complete. However, if there is an issue with

an uploaded/faxed game sheet, an email will be sent back to the coach asking for the game sheet. In this case, the status will be changed to Information Required .

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ENJOY YOUR SEASON!!!