Vienna Youth Soccer

Vienna Youth Soccer

• Welcome

• Introductions

• Mission, Vision, Values

• Travel Program

• Try Outs

• What Happens Next

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MissionAt VYS we strive to build character, confidence, and a

lifelong love of soccer by providing a continuum of competitive, high-quality and positive soccer

experiences for all players in the Vienna community.

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Vision

The VYS Travel program is a Player Development program

that includes selection / non selection. There are many

different ways to organize such a program. Whilst VYS will

conduct diligent research on current methods, we will be

striving to set our own highest standards

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Values

VYS will strive to offer an excellent player development program

for all players with the emphasis on development.

VYS will strive to ensure players fall in love with the game of

soccer and continue to love the game.

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Values

VYS will strive to develop the player on the field and also teach

valuable life skills.

VYS will strive to offer an excellent coaching environment and

appropriate competition environment.

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Values

VYS will offer a cost-effective soccer development

experience.

VYS will provide a variety of competition experiences.

VYS will implement a clear coaching philosophy to prepare

players for the demands of the modern game.

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Values

The Travel program will live the values of the VYS

mission and vision with an exciting philosophy,

expansive playing style, robust coaching curriculum and

positive learning environment for all.

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VYS Travel Program

The VYS Travel program is designed for

players who want to make a commitment to

soccer and aim to improve. It involves

selection and non-selection. It requires a

minimum level of commitment and dedication.

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Player Commitment (Family)

•The VYS travel program requires all players to commit to 2/3 practice

sessions per week.

•The VY Travel program requires all players to be available for league

fixtures during Fall and Spring.

•The VYS Travel program will include a winter Futsal training program.

•The VYS Travel program will include carefully selected Tournament

experiences.

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Player Commitment (Example)

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VYS Commitment

•Well organized program with robust coaching curriculum with a holistic

strategy for player development

•Cost-effective player development program with excellent learning

environment

•Appropriate level of competition for enjoyment, challenge and learning

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VYS Commitment

• Strategically offer and place teams

in appropriate levels of competition

including Leagues and Tournaments

•Leagues will include NPL, ODSL,

WAGS NCSL

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Executive DirectorExecutive Director

Technical DirectorTechnical Director

Assistant Technical DirectorU9 – U12

Bill Delaney (Boys)

Assistant Technical DirectorU9 – U12

Bill Delaney (Boys)

Assistant Technical DirectorU13 – U19

Vacant (Boys)

Assistant Technical DirectorU13 – U19

Vacant (Boys)

VYS Staff StructureVYS Staff Structure

CoachesCoachesCoachesCoaches

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Executive DirectorExecutive Director

Technical DirectorTechnical Director

Assistant Technical DirectorU9 – U12

Michel Vanderhart (Girls)

Assistant Technical DirectorU9 – U12

Michel Vanderhart (Girls)

Assistant Technical DirectorU13 – U19

Hank Leung (Girls)

Assistant Technical DirectorU13 – U19

Hank Leung (Girls)

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CoachesCoachesCoachesCoaches

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Try Outs

The aim of VYS during the Try Outs is to ensure a fair and

transparent process for all, a consistent well organized Try

Out and a well communicated message prior, during and

post Try Out. This will create a positive environment for all to

take the field and showcase their talents.

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Try Outs - Registration

•All Players must pre-register for the Try Outs

through the VYS website.

•Players who wish to Try Out for older age

groups must attend the Try Out of their actual

Age Group first. Assistant Technical Director

will then assess and direct player.

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Try Outs - Attendance

•All current VYS players are invited to Try Outs to be observed

by the new Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director and

Coaches. (We want you to show off your talents as we have

not seen you play.)

•For players that are unavailable for Try Outs dates this will be

collected at Sign Up and Assistant Technical Director will advise

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Try Outs - Attendance

•There are 3 scheduled Try Outs. In the event a Try Out is cancelled

due to weather, the Make Up date will be utilized.

•All players must endeavor to be at all 3 Try Outs.

•All Players must wear a plain white T shirt (No Vienna / club shirts).

•All Players must wear shin guards, cleats and bring water bottle and

soccer ball

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Try Outs – Evaluation

•Current players – Coaches will submit Player Evaluation forms to

Assistant Technical Directors in advance of the Try Outs. This is

one tool for coaches to use to evaluate players.

•During the Try Outs, coaches will use a Player Observation form

to support monitoring players. This is a tool to support coaches to

make objective decisions; not a feedback form.

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Try Outs - Rosters

•The decision on players will be a collective one made by

coaches, Assistant Technical Directors and where needed

the Technical Director.

•All players will be informed via email 2 working days after

the last Try Out date whether they have been successful /

unsuccessful.

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•If successful, players will be invited to sign up to join the VYS Roster for

that Age group on a specific team. This does not mean the player will

play every game with this team as it is a player development program

and we must create a culture of occasional player movement.

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Try Outs – Arrival on the day

•Please ensure you arrive as early as possible for the Try Out to register

/ sign in (30 minutes prior).

•Please ensure parents carpool for ease of parking.

•Please ensure parents are aware of time and finish times of Try Outs.

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Try Outs - Upon Arrival

•Upon arrival, players must sign in.

•Each Player will be assigned a number e.g 132. That is your Try Out

number for all three Try Out dates.

•The assigned number must be placed on playing shorts clearly visible

to coaches.

•Players must bring their assigned number to each Try Out.

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Try Out – Format

Each VYS Try Out will consist of:

•Sign In

•Warm Up

•Introduction message

•Small Sided Games (Introduction message for Parents)

•Cool Down and Depart

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Try Out - Format

•During Small Sided Games (Scrimmages) players may play on

a variety of teams and in a variety of positions.

•Players may play with a variety of players.

•Players may play on different game fields.

•All players will receive equal playing time during Try Outs.

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What Happens Next

•Email of Power Point presentation to all members

•Register for Try Outs if not already registered

•Attend Try Out dates

•Contacted by VYS with details on Rosters

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What Happens Next

•Post Try Out communication via email from VYS technical staff within 2

working days of last try out

•Acceptance or decline from player (via email) within 48 hours of

invitation

•Register and pay the deposit ($250) within 3 days of email

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