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Valley SoccerSpring Intramurals Coaches Meeting

Thursday, 18-Apr-2019

WELCOME&

THANK YOUFOR

VOLUNTEERING!

Opening Day – Star Wars Day (May 4th) Picture Day – May 23rd

Schedules Posted – TBD

Games at Phillips Field

(Corner of Geryville Pk& Hendricks Rd)

& at Finland (3300 Finland Rd)

Keep the kids engaged… avoid lines larger than 3 … kids get bored in lines

Scheduling practices will go through Fields and Facilities Practice should include (Ideally):

Touches on the ball Drills for passing, receiving, or possession Small sided games … 3v3 or 4v4 for U5 & U7, 7v7 –

9v9 for the older divisions. Practices Drill websites:

http://www.valleysoccerclub.org/page/show/1956300-practice-plans-

Please ask your team ASAP about food allergies Try to have snack after games if possible

Hard to get kids to reengage after halftime snack Highly encourage fresh fruit and water

Fruit is loved by kids and is healthy and biodegradable. Bananas, oranges, melons are all great ideas

Discourage any processed snacks/junk food They have any risk for allergic reactions Big allergies are peanuts, nuts, egg,

dairy, soy, &/or wheat Discourage sugary drinks & juices

Kids may have food color allergies

This season, we instituted the EPYSA age format for the league.

Each child will advance to the next age every fall season.

U16Division

U12Division

U9 Division

U7Division

U5Division

U16 = 2003 U12 = 2007 U9 = 2010 U7 = 2012 U5 = 2014

U15 = 2004 U11 = 2008 U8 = 2011 U6 = 2013 U4 = 2015

U14 = 2005 U10 = 2009

U13 = 2006

Coach Name ColorChiarella Royal BlueCurry GoldGolden TangerineLeach LimeLouis TealMarshall FuchsiaParrish BurgundySell MintWatkins ColumbiaYanus Lavender

o Focus: These games are focused on fun and equal playing time for all. There is absolutely NO focus on winning at this level. Keeping score is not encouraged but if games lack competitiveness the winning team should pull a player. All players should have the opportunity to play all positions.

o Ages: 3 and 4 year-olds (kids born in 2014 or more recently)

o Format: 3v3 or 4v4 (no goalies)… coaches are encouraged to play either a 1-2-1 formation placing 1 player in the back, 2 at mid field, and one solo player up front or 2-2 formation.

o Roster size: 8 or 9 players

o Duration: 30 minutes total… Two 15 minute halves with a 5 minute break between halves

Coaches will ref Tap to start: Two players standing back to back at mid-field… Games

begin when whistle blows & players turn around. After each goal, the team scored upon will start at mid-field & with a tap

(forward or backward is ok). The tap MUST BE A PASS TO SOMEONE ELSE.

Kick-ins: All out of bounds plays result in a kick-in from the spot the ball left the field (what would have been a throw-in is kicked in instead)… Goal & corner kicks remain as such.

Buffer zone: Opposing players WILL PROVIDE at least 5yds (or 10 yards if the other team has a strong player) for all kick-ins except goal kicks. Opposing team MUST back up to mid-field for all goal kicks.

Minor Infractions: Hand balls & other minor infractions will be LOOSELY called.

Dangerous Infractions: Tripping infractions or any other infraction deemed to be dangerous to the safety of theplayers will be called resulting in a direct kick from the spot of the infraction.

Scoring is encouraged… Kids love to score goals!

Coach Name Color

Chiarella TurquoiseCorby Kelly GreenCurry HunterGarry PurpleMarshall LemonMokriski NavyPhillips SilverPrego RedSchutte OrangeSeeney BlackSwayze MintWillman Champagne

o Focus: These games are focused on fun and equal playing time for all. There is absolutely NO focus on winning at this level. Keeping score is not encouraged but if games lack competitiveness the winning team should pull a player. All players should have the opportunity to play all positions.

o Ages: 5 and 6 year-olds (kids born in 2012 and 2013)

o Format: 4v4 (no goalies)… Coaches are encouraged to play either a 1-2-1 formation placing 1 player in the back, 2 at mid field, and one solo player up front or 2-2 formation.


o Duration: 30 minute games… Two 15 minute halves with a 5 minute half time

Coaches will ref Start of game: Initial tap will be decided by a coin toss. The 2nd half will be

started by the other team. MUST BE A PASS TO SOMEONE ELSE. Kick-ins: All out of bounds plays result in a kick-in from the spot the ball

left the field (what would have been a throw-in is kicked in instead)… Goal & corner kicks remain as such.

Buffer zone: Opposing players WILL PROVIDE at least 10yds (or more if the other team has a strong player) for all kick-ins except goal kicks. Opposing team MUST back up to mid-field for all goal kicks.

Minor Infractions: Hand balls & other minor infractions will be LOOSELY called and will result in a direct kick from the spot of the infraction.

Dangerous Infractions: Tripping infractions or any other infraction deemed to be dangerous to the safety of the players will be called resulting in a direct kick from the spot of the infraction.

Scoring is encouraged… Kids love to score goals! NO BLOW-OUTS please

Coach Name Color

Dietz PurpleGaffney MintGehman TangerineJerrom Kelly GreenPhillips GoldRock Columbia

o Focus: These games are focused on fun and equal playing time for all. There is absolutely NO focus on winning at this level. Keeping score is not encouraged but if games lack competitiveness the winning team should pull a player.

o Positions: All players should have the opportunity to play all positions (including goalie). Please rotate them around regularly.

o Ages: 7 and 8 year-olds (kids born in 2010 and 2011)

o Format: 7v7 or 8v8 (6 or 7 field players and 1 goalie) pending how many show up and comfort level of coaches… You decide at beginning of the game and adjust if needed. Coaches are encouraged to play either a 2-3-1 or 2-2-2 formation.



Referees will be assigned. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR REFEREE ABUSE from coaches, players, or fans).

Start of game: Initial tap will be decided by a coin toss.

Out of bounds: All out of bounds plays will result in either a throw in from the spot the ball left the field of play, goal kicks, or corner kicks as applicable.

Minor infractions: Hand balls & other minor infractions will be loosely called… NO HEADERS or PUNTS - (EPYSA rule because of concussion concerns)

Serious infractions: Tripping infractions or any other infraction deemed to be dangerous by the referee to the safety of the players will be called

Offsides: will be introduced and loosely called. NO cherry pickers please

Scoring is encouraged… However if a team is up by more than 4 goals the opposition can place another player on the field and/or the team with lead can put scorers on defense or pull players. NO BLOW-OUTS please. This isn’t travel

Keep your families in check – Refs will have the authority to eject anyone off the field & to the parking lot if unruly,

Coach Name Color

Hamilton HunterKurdes LimeLandis BurgundyLicopoli LemonQuintana TurquoiseRinehart NavyRowland OrangeSchwenk Teal

o Focus: These games are focused on fun and equal playing time for all. Keeping score is not encouraged but if games lack competitiveness the winning team should pull a player.

o Positions: All players should have the opportunity to play all positions. Please rotate them around

o Ages: 9, 10, & 11 year-olds (kids born from 2007 – 2009)

o Format: 7v7 (6 field players and 1 goalie)…. Coaches are encouraged to play either a 3-2-3 or 3-3-2 formation



Referees will be assigned. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR REFEREE ABUSE from coaches, players, or fans)



Infractions: Hand balls and other infractions will be called and enforced appropriately. Headers are allowed

Offsides: will be called and enforced.

Scoring is encouraged… However if a team is up by more than 4 goals the opposition can place another player on the field and/or the team with lead can put scorers on defense or pull players. NO BLOW-OUTS please. This isn’t travel

Keep your families in check – Refs will have the authority to eject anyone off the field & to the parking lot if unruly

Coach Name Color

Lill Red

Renzi Royal Blue

Swayze Silver

Taylor Champagne

o Focus: These games are focused on fun and equal playing time for all. Keeping score is not encouraged but if games lack competitiveness the winning team should pull a player.

o Positions: All players should have the opportunity to play all positions. Please rotate them around

o Ages: 12, 13, 14, & 15 year-olds (kids born from 2003 – 2006)

o Format: 6v6 or 7v7 (base it off how many you have)



Referees will be assigned. ZERO TOLERANCE FOR REFEREE ABUSE from coaches, players, or fans)



Infractions: Hand balls and other infractions will be called and enforced appropriately. Most refs are licensed and will call everything.

Offsides: will be called and enforced.

Scoring is encouraged… However if a team is up by more than 4 goals the opposition can place another player on the field and/or the team with lead can put scorers on defense or pull players. NO BLOW-OUTS please. This is NOT travel

Keep your families in check – Refs will have the authority to eject anyone off the field & to the parking lot if unruly

o Thunder & lighting require a 30-minute stoppage before resuming play. (Essentially a rain-out)

o We will play in rain unless it’s a total downpour, but a light rain will not stop play.

o I’ll do my best to get to the fields on questionable days to check fields, but Fields and Facilities will also be checking.

o If there is a rain-out, I’ll send out an e-mail to the entire league. Please forward it to your teams (so mail-in registrations receive the notification).

• Try putting stronger players on defense or in goal (in age groups with goalies).• Remove a player from the field of play.• Mix up the teams and use pinnies... This league is not about ego.• Have a minimum touch needed before a shot can be taken. That is, the ball needs

to be touched by that many people before it can be shot. Start with a number, if that isn’t enough, add more touches.

• Try a tiered point system for an individual player. The parent can keep score. And the player tries to beat their previous game’s score. (Thank you Coach Jerrom for this amazing idea!) The point system would be something along the lines of:• Goal = 1 point• Assist = 2 points• Pass = 3 points• Goal blocked = 5 points

• A last resort would be to move a player up in an age group. It can be done (without new uniform), but the player will most likely become a better player in the long run by focusing on passing, defense, or another weaker aspect of their game in a league they can dominate in scoring. If you have a parent who thinks otherwise, please tell them this is what Steve said and to contact me.

o Clearances: You each need to provide me with your clearances as required by law in order to be around & working with the kids.

o We now have a Clearances Coordinator, Colleen Baar who will contact the coaches directly who are still needed. If she does not contact you, you are good to go.

o You can click here for more information: http://www.valleysoccerclub.org/page/show/1966940-clearances

o Equipment: Shin Guards MUST be worn (insurance reasons), cleats are highly recommended.

o Food Allergies: For teams that bring snacks, please ask your parents if there are any food allergies which your team should be aware.

o Pets: Absolutely no pets are allowed at Phillips Field. Please make sure your parents know. Children in the league are allergic.

o No Smoking is allowed at Phillips Field (includes vaping)

Needs to add up to at least 1 hour per playerOpportunities include:o Snack Stand (see next slide)o Traffic Cones - Setting up/Taking down. There will be a sign-up.o Canopies – on Saturdays only (all 6 = 30 min or 5 min a canopy)

Please ask families members to: (Coaches have done so much already!)o Set up the canopies if you have the first game.o Close up and return canopies to equipment shed after last game.o Relocate the canopy to the field in use (if in between games). This will also

count towards the Volunteer Deposit.o Emptying garbage/cleaning up parking lot

(must make myself or Brandi aware first)o Other various tasks that help out or improve the league

(How to get Team Parent to count towards getting deposit back, being a Parking guide, Recruiting multiple (4 or more) team sponsors, forming teams, etc.)

Do – EncourageDO NOT – Belittle; players are still learningDo – Keep practices fun; have lots of scrimmagesDO NOT – Drill endlesslyDo – Be willing to teach & support EACH playerDO NOT – Threaten or imply to not play any player for ANY reason. If you think you have some special cause, please talk to me.Do – Have fun, yes you

o Snack stand:o Games may be stopped if no volunteer to work the snack stand.o Brandi will set up a sign-up & it will be first come/first serve.o If no one is at the snack stand, the refs can’t get paid…o If no one is at the snack stand, volunteers can’t get back their deposit.

o Parking: (Please remind your parents)o Set the example for your team.o Park vehicles close to other vehicles and in as far as possible.o Parking on the grass on the Geryville end of the parking lot is ok.

(We should be able to get 4 rows of cars at that end)o Pulling up hill by the snack stand (and towards Geryville side) is helpful.o Please carpool.o Please don’t come too early to games.o Don’t bring your fancy car.

No cars may park on the streetThe neighbors could call the police if they wanted to. Plus, there is a lot of poison ivy along the street.

o U5 & U7 play Fields 1 – 4 (Field 1 is in the front, Field 4 in the back)

o U9 play Field 6 (front field)

o U12 and U16 play Field 5 (back field)

o

Parking only in gravel lot by red barn

Either two U5/U7 games

OR one U9/U12/U16

game at a time

*Please ask your families to avoid the area/playing field closest to the road/house with the pool (to the right off the bridge and marked with a asterisk) to help minimize any tensions with the home owner.*

*

We are seeking to form a fundraising subcommittee.

Please contact Brandi at [email protected],Andrew at [email protected], &/or Kate [email protected] if you or one of your parents are interested in helping raise funds for Finland.

Ideas suggested include:• Tosco’s night (or other

restaurant)• Rita’s night• Footgolf (soccer golf)• LuLaRoe• Comedy Night• Designer purse bingo• Donation bucket at Phillips Field

• With all the assistance needed, it was brought up to raise the volunteer deposit fee to a much larger number (i.e. $50/player) to incentivize the help for things like lining the field, coaching, snack stand, recruiting sponsors, etc. I will think it over.

• The $20 refund coaches receive. It was brought up that it could be pooled from all coaches wishing to do so to get something for the league that would benefit the kids. In the past, we did get the canopies for the league this way. Ideas for this year if you decide to donate it back include:• Additional canopies• Water jugs for coaches to bring for the players (involves cleaning to

prevent mold).• Raising the fundraiser buy-out was brought up for future seasons, but needs

further thought on how to best go about it.• If you know people who could donate (money, equipment, time, supplies, etc.),

know a skill (or people who do), or have ideas for the Finland Park project, please contact Andrew ([email protected]). This project will require a lot of work and money and any little bit helps.

• A tiered sponsorship structure: I had initiated an tiered sponsorship approach but need assistance of someone to take my idea to the next level once we are at Finland exclusively. If you would like to see the DRAFT idea, e-mail Steve.

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