Sunnyvale Alliance Soccer ClubFall 2015 Coaches Meeting

U6/U7: Tuesday August 11, 2015 at 7pmU8 and Above: August 13, 2015 at 7pm

3 Things You Have To Do!

Hold a parents meeting – the week of August 17th• find (an) assistant coach(es), make sure they get their background

check & fingerprints done:http://sunnyvalesoccer.org/comp/registration_coaches.shtml

• get contact info (cell phone) for all parents

Come to the coaches training, pick up your equipment and uniforms – all on August 15th @SSC, 1095 Dunford Way.Sign up for (or accept the invitation to join) the Rec Coaches Google Group – https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/sasc-rec-coaches

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Topics

Introductions and ContactsStatus of RegistrationScheduleCoachingSafety and Risk ManagementReferees----- 5 minute break -----Team Parent MeetingPracticesUniforms and EquipmentGame Format & Game Day

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Introductions and ContactsFall 2015

Rec Registrar – Jenny Chow – sasc.rec.reg@gmail.comRec Director - Stephen Geddes– sasc.recdirector@gmail.comDirector of Coaching – Andrew Ransome - andrew@griffinsoccer.comDirector of Referees – Tibor Polgar - referee@sunnyvalesoccer.orgRec Master Scheduler – Garry Epps – rec-fields@sunnyvalesoccer.orgRec Equipment Coordinator – Andy Wadsworth - andy@wadsworld.net Rec Uniform Coordinator – Aliya Benazeer- aliabenazeer@yahoo.comFields & Paint Crew Coordinator - Anna & Angelo de Giuli, angelo.g.degiuli@gmail.com

Age Group CoordinatorsU6B Lars Haitz - lars_haitz@yahoo.comU6G Jon Cossey - jon_cossey@yahoo.comU7B Crystal Evey – crystalevey@hotmail.com U7G Robert Clapp -bob.clapp@gmail.comU8B David Rosen - adrosen@gmail.comU8G Melissa Arias – ariasm6@gmail.comU9B Andy Ramans – andy_ramans@yahoo.com

U10B Gerson Castro - dvlndsqz@gmail.com

U10G Theo Blanco - theoblanco@sbcglobal.netU12B Adam Dysart adys@sonic.netU12G Robert Clapp -bob.clapp@gmail.comU14B Adam Dysart adys@sonic.netU14G - Michael Corwin - mcorwin9@yahoo.comU16&19B Amir Moorselan - arsalan_moezpoor@yahoo.com

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Registration

1037 players as of August 10thcurrently working through late registrations, various age groups still have spotsnew coaches and assistant coaches need to get background check & fingerprinting; verification currently takes 10-14 days94 teams totalU14G, U16B, U19B: play-throughEnd of season tournament -> Hopefully there will be a Rec D2 Cup (varies depending on field availability and club support)

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Schedule

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Saturday Aug 15

On-field coach training @ Sunnyvale Soccer Complex (SSC, 1095 Dunford Way)U6/U7: 9am, U8: 10:30am, U9+: 1pm

Saturday Aug 15 Equipment and Uniform pickup at SSC (9am to 2:30pm), Cleat Exchange

Monday August 17 Team lists can be distributed (only if coach is cleared)

Monday August 17 First week of practice (only if coach is cleared)

Monday August 24 All team meetings should have been held

Tuesday August 25 U6/U7 parent ref clinic 6-7pm @ West Valley Elem.

Thursday August 27 U8 Goalkeeper Clinic 5-6pm girls, 6-7pm boys @ De Anza Park

Saturday Aug 29 First day of games

Purpose of SASC Rec Program

The purpose of Recreational youth soccer in SASC is the development of the soccer playing ability of the child. Safety, fun, excitement, and player skill development are the primary focus of the program. Regardless of the ability of the child, everyone deserves an equal chance to play and to learn in a safe, positive, and supportive environment.

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What makes a good coach (in the parents’ eyes)?

positives:knowledgeable, right mix between fun and learningpositive attitudeorganized & responsivewell prepared practices, kept kids engaged for 60 minutes

negatives:favoritism – strong players get more playing time, coaches son never subs outleadership & organization problems

• “our son’s coach had no idea what to do at practices or games , never had a lineup or knew what to do”• “But I want to make sure that the coach is kind and positive. My son is very sensitive and not super athletic.

He tries hard and responds to positive encouragement. But our last coach in the spring would yell at him all the time and we had to quit.”

impatient, activities too complicated for age group, overly concerned with disciplinelack of sportsmanship, did not try to manage lopsided game

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Positive Coaching

Why do kids love to play?What is the role of the coach?How do you create a positive environment?Don't use don't - Catch them being goodHow to challenge your players

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Rules of Fair Play

In addition to small sided modifications, SASC has the following requirements on Rec games.

1. Every player must play at least half of each game he/she attends.

2. The Coach should make each child a “starter” for at least 50% of the games The Coach should strive to put each player in a position to score (i.e., forward or attacking mid-fielder) at least 50% of the time over the length of the season. Players should NOT be limited to specific positions, even though they themselves may have their initial preferences. Players should be challenged to experience the “total” game of soccer, and play ALL positions.

3. Every player who wants to must have the opportunity to play as goal keeper at least ½ a game during the season.

4. Coaches are expected to make adjustments when team is leading by 2 goals

5. Be sure to think about, plan, and practice for this BEFORE your first game. At your team meeting, let your players and parents know you will be doing this and why.

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Coaches Survey Feedback on lop-sided games

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When you were on the winning end of a lopsided game, did you take appropriate steps to challenge your players and balance the game?

When you were on the losing end of a lopsided game, did the other coach take appropriate steps to challenge the players and balance the game?

Think about lop-sided games from the

perspective of the losing kids

Bad Excuses for Blow-outs

“I didn’t realize what the score was” • Pay Attention

“I can’t tell my kids not to score”• Talk to Coach Andrew about challenges

“I tried, but my kids don’t listen to me”• Sub them out

“I wanted to make sure we were up enough goals so that the other team couldn’t come back”• Reconsider what the Rec program is all about

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Coaches “Contract”

to be sent via email/Google-groupsimilar to parent conduct policy signed at registrationreiterates some guidelines everybody should be able to agree upon

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SASC Modified Laws

Back page of Coach HandbookFamiliarize yourself with the rules specific to your age groupCoaches can modify certain rules at the start of the game if you clear it with the ref first

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Coach Training

Andrew available to come to your practice once per season to offer first-hand tips and demonstrate skill games – will prioritize first-time coaches

Andrew also available to answers your questions at: andrew@griffinsoccer.com

Positive Coaching Alliance: http://www.positivecoach.org/

We recommend familiarity with first aid and concussion awareness:

http://www.redcross.org/mobile-apps/first-aid-app

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Safety & Risk Management

Copy of “Risk” sheetCal-North Team Manual via link on Google

groupPhysical Contact Health & Well-beingSafe PlayField UpkeepSunnyvale Emergency # (408) 736-6244

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Safety & Risk Management

US Soccer & CDC: "Heads Up"Signs observed by Coach Symptoms reported by Athlete

Appears dazed or stunned Headache or “pressure” in head

Is confused about assignment or position Nausea or vomiting

Forgets an instruction Balance problems or dizziness

Is unsure of score or opponent Double or blurry vision

Moves clumsily Sensitivity to light

Answers questions slowly Sensitivity to noise

Loses consciousness (even briefly) Feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy, or groggy

Shows mood, behavior, orpersonality changes Concentration or memory problems

Can’t recall events prior to hit or fall Confusion

Cant recall events after hit or fall Does not “feel right” or is “feeling down”

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Safety & Risk Management

Concussion Action Plan (US Soccer & CDC)If you suspect an athlete has a concussion:

Remove athlete from playInform athlete's parent(s)Evaluation by experienced health care professionalKeep from play until OK from health care professional"It's better to miss one game than a whole season“http://www.cdc.gov/headsup/

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Referees – U6/U7

Each team provides one referee who takes one of the two fields (U7G should each take one half of the game)U6/U7 Referee Training• Tue Aug 25: U6/U7 parent ref clinic 6-7pm @ West Valley Elem• Mandatory that each U6/U7 team send one parent/guardian• That parent becomes Head Referee for Team• New Coaches are welcome, but can not double as referee

Every game refereed by Team’s Head Referee or someone they personally trained – best to share the loadPlease respect volunteer referees and set positive example for our kids – Ref call is always the “right” call, no matter what

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Referees – U8 and above

U8+ refs are paid and coordinated via Arbiter• Most likely youth refs, so be nice, help them learn

Will forward separate emails from Referee Coordinator, Tibor Polgar, about ArbiterClub committed to referee development – create positive learning environment for them as wellRef call is always the “right” call, no matter what

SASC Director of Referees – Tibor Polgar - referee@sunnyvalesoccerclub.org

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5 minute break

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Team/Parent Meeting

Meet your parents (Kids encouraged)Recruit an assistant coach or two (have them fill out an online disclosure and get finger-printed)Parent Handbook – sent out via email this season, mention it to parents & encourage them to look at itSet expectations for kids and parents• Emphasize positive behavior, fun, avoiding sideline coaching

Set day, time, location for practice

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PracticesFields where Sunnyvale Alliance has permits reserved for our Rec program

Notes on Field Usage:• You can practice on fields other than above, but…

• Must be in Sunnyvale city limits or check with Rec Director• Must yield to other users of fields who have permits

• Mondays and Fridays less crowded• You self-select practice times: Work with other coaches to find a way to fit• Enter your practice location into Google doc (to be sent out)

Practice Expectations

• U6/U7/U8: once per week, no more than 60 minutes in duration

• U9/U10: once or twice per week• U12 and above: Twice per week

Field M T W Th F Time Slot Notes

Columbia Field 1, 2 X X X X X 5:30-7:30

Serra Field 1, 2 X X X X X 5:00-7:30LPB will be using Serra Park Wed starting at 5:30

Ellis X X X X 5:00-7:30  

Vargas Elem X X X X 5:00-7:30

De Anza X X X X X 4:00-8:00  

Cumberland X X 5:00-7:30

Hollenbeck Field 1 X X 5:00-7:30 Challenger School

Game Fields and Formats TBD

U6: Serra Park, 2 games of 3 v 3 (no goalies)U7B: Double Field at West Valley Elem, 2 games of 4 v 4 (no goalies)U7G: Single Field at West Valley Elem, 4 v 4 (no goalies)U8: 5 v 5 De Anza ParkU9/U10: 6 v 6 Cherry Chase ElemU12: 8 v 8 CMS (Cupertino Middle School)U14, U16 & U19: Play-through, Home Field is Nimitz, 11v11

No Parent Zone

DoubleField Set-up for U6

Field assignments subject to change

Game Notes•First Game Aug 29•Last Game Nov 7•no games on Labor Day weekend Sep 5•No make-up for rainouts•If Sunnyvale City Fields are closed, no games. Check SASC website for latest field status.•Coaches cannot cancel a game – must work through SASC rec scheduler to cancel referees.

Game cancellations

This is a recreational league, and we don’t support reschedules in the way most competitive leagues might provide.If two coaches mutually agree to cancel their scheduled time and play at another time or place, they do that with their own referees.For any cancellation or change, you must contact Garry Epps at rec-fields@sunnyvalesoccer.org in order for the referees to be informed.

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Uniforms and EquipmentEquipment Pick-up at SSC Aug 15• Anytime between 9am and 2:30pm• Send a friend if needed

What’s in the bag• Balls – 1 per player (NOT for keeps)• ~20 flat cones• 6 tall cones• Ball Pump • Pinneys for half a team • Set of Pugg Goals (U6 only)• Medical Kit• Coaches Bag (new coaches)• Coaching Stix –set of 6 for U7+

Uniforms• new supplier – ProTime Sports through

Soccer Pro, 1338 Saratoga Ave, San Jose• SASC players get discount at Soccer Pro

What you get• Jerseys, Shorts, Socks for each player• Goalkeeper Jerseys (1 per team)• some Goalkeeper Gloves available (youth

size for U8-U10 teams)• Coaches Polo (new coaches)

Caution – Stix can impale. Make off-limits to kids

Caution – Stix can impale. Make off-limits to kids

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Game Day - U6/7

U6: Coaches each bring pair of PuggsU7: First games set up goals, last games put away goals in tubes at field. Combo for lock boxes is “S-U-N”First game opens port-a-potty, last game lock it.Make sure you return the key to the lock box.If game starts late, referees should shorten one or both halves to end on time, so coaches need to be mindful to move teams along at the beginning & breaks (Some coaches have multiple teams)U6 plays four quarters instead of 2 halves to provide more coaching moments

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Game Day – U8+

Talk to the other coach and compare notes on the season. Anticipate need for “challenges”Only 2 adults allowed on players’ side, and they must be registered adultsParents on opposite side of fieldFirst games unlock tubes, port-a-potty, put up goals. Combo for lock boxes is “S-U-N”Last games make sure goals are put away, tubes locked, port-a-potty locked. Make sure you return the key to the lock box.

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Play Through Leagues

play-through teams in U14G, U16B, U19B

Games are home and away.Player cards are critical for playing. Refs will check these.Schedule will be posted on the D2 website, http://www.d2rec.org/Each team needs to have a point of contact (aka manager) for dealings with the league.All home games are at Nimitz (subject to change).Remember – this is not life-or-death comp soccer, so keep the good rec spirit.

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Thanks – and have fun!

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