Welcome to Marshall AYSORegion 1097

Meet the Coach Night

August 28, 2011

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Agenda

• Introduction to AYSO• Six Philosophies• Volunteers• Know the Rules• Meet the Coach

Sponsor

Introduction to AYSO

• National founded in 1964

– Headquartered in Torrance, CA

– Marshall Region 1097 founded in 1996

• Run by volunteers– Introductions

• Follow national rules, regulations and bylaws

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Introduction to AYSO

• AYSO Vision

– To provide world class youth soccer programs that enrich children’s lives.

• AYSO Mission

– To develop and deliver youth soccer programs in a fun, family environment based on the AYSO philosophies.

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Six Philosophies

Everyone Plays® - Our program's goal is for kids to play soccer so we mandate that every player on every team must play at least 50% of every game. It’s no fun to spend the game on the bench…and that’s no way to learn soccer!

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Six Philosophies

• Balanced Teams - Each year we form new teams as evenly balanced as possible because it’s more fun and a better learning experience when teams of similar ability play. It allows for each player to gain the experience of a wide variety of teammates of different skill levels.

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Six Philosophies

• Open Registration - Our program is open to all children between 4 and 19 years of age who want to register and play soccer. Interest and enthusiasm are the only criteria for playing. There are no elimination try-outs and nobody gets cut. (Age as of July 31)

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Six Philosophies

• Positive Coaching - Encouragement of player effort provides for greater enjoyment for the players and leads to better-skilled and better-motivated players. A coach can be one of the most influential people in a child’s life, so AYSO requires they create a positive experience for every boy and girl.

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Six Philosophies

• Good Sportsmanship - We strive to create a positive environment based on mutual respect rather than a win-at-all-costs attitude, and our program is designed to instill good sportsmanship in every facet of AYSO.

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Six Philosophies

• Player Development - We believe that all players 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.

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Volunteers

• Coaches

–Age appropriate training

–Best training in youth sports

• Referees

–Age appropriate training

• Board MembersMarshallayso.org

Know the Rules

Ball

• SIZE 3 FOR U5, U6 AND U8

• SIZE 4 FOR U10 AND U12

• SIZE 5 FOR U14 AND ABOVE

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Know the Rules

Game Duration

• U5, U6 2/10 MINUTE HALVES

• U8 2/20 MINUTE HALVES

• U10 2/25 MINUTE HALVES

• U12 2/30 MINUTE HALVESMarshallayso.org

Know the Rules

Laws of the Game of Soccer

• There are 17 Laws of the Game

• U10 age group starts goalkeepers and offside.

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Recommendations

• Enjoy the Season

• Volunteer to make for a better organization

• Be early for every game and training session (practice)

• Ask questions

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MEET THE COACH

• Refer to the card you received at check in with team assignment along with magnet.

• Example U06B-01 - DentMarshallayso.org

MEET THE COACH

• U5, U12 will meet in auditorium

• U10 will meet in hallway

• U6 and U8 will meet in cafeteriaMarshallayso.org