AYSO 2-D-884 U14 Boys Select ANTELOPE REPUBLIC 2016 Season Overview Coach: Thomas Plummer & Robert Macias

Agenda Introduction of Players, Families, Coaches, Managers AYSO Philosophies Coaching Philosophy Team Expectations Team Objectives Playing Time and Positions Season Schedule / Tournaments Questions

Player and Family Introductions (14 Players on Current Roster) Players introduce themselves, something about their history with soccer, and then introduces their family members that are present.

Thomas Plummer AYSO U8, U10, U12 & Intermediate Coach AYSO Intermediate Referee Cal North “F” License Coach USSF “E” License Coach NSCAA LEVEL 1 Diploma Coach with all Age Group Certificates USSF Grade 8 Referee

Other Select Season Coaches Rob Macias Assistant Coach Specialist Coaches Keeper Coaches Other Coaching Staff

AYSO Philosophies for Select Balanced Teams Open Registration Positive Coaching Player Development: Attempt to maximize each player’s potential. Skills learned on team often translate to life lessons: cooperation, competition, communication, leadership, discipline, hard work and living healthy Everyone Plays Good Sportsmanship

Coaching Philosophies Respect for the Game Safe, Fun, Fair Exposure to all Positions and Multiple Styles of Play Teach Age/Skill Level Appropriate Activities Challenge Players to Think and Play on their own and within their team. Team Play

Coaching Philosophies Divided the training season up into parts Skills (through mid/late February) Tactical, position and Team Organization (through April) Advanced Skills (thru end of the season) Elements such as Conditioning, Agility training, Psycho Social, etc… are done throughout.

You Represent Antelope AYSO We are the Senior Team in Antelope Team Expectations You Represent Antelope AYSO Players, Families, Coaches We are the Senior Team in Antelope Respect for Our Teammates Respect for Opposing Teams Respect for Officials Discipline More Competitive! More Fun!

Special Issue: U14 Boys Team will have 2 Female Players. Team Expectations Special Issue: U14 Boys Team will have 2 Female Players. When we are together: ALL PLAYERS ARE “PLAYERS” SHOW RESPECT FOR ALL OUR PLAYERS EQUALLY GENDER SPECIFIC COMMENTS WILL UNDERMINE THE OTHER TEAMS RESPECT FOR PLAYERS AND TEAM NO FRATERNIZATION!!

Team Discipline Coaches will attempt to deal with disciplinary issues on the fields, however, if a player is not responsive, the issue will be redirected to parents for correction. Issues are not expected for this team Coaches/Managers and other AYSO Volunteers are volunteers, and should be treated with respect.

Team Objectives Player Development To have Fun! To become more proficient on the technical aspect of the game. To elevate our individual and team play to our maximum “Potential” To prepare our players to enjoy the game of soccer for the rest of their lives To have Fun!

Playing Time For Antelope, it is dictated by our Bylaws: ¾ of the game for each player (Player Development, Everyone Plays) I try not to play keepers more than a half. With 14 or 15 players, this cannot be achieved, some players will only play a half. However, this is balanced over the course of the season, and is tracked. Playing a quarter is measured by starting a quarter. Exceptions for Injuries (and note, we don’t take any chances with concussions) Other teams we play may only play some players ½ the game – that is the minimum for AYSO.

Playing Positions We usually work this out with the players, but often we have more volunteers for one position than we can play there. We try to expose all players to the positions they want to learn in practice and game situations. Also need to observe for the best interests of the “Team” and other players development. (This is a more competitive level of the game, and it may not be good to try a player at a new position in some circumstances)

Players Expectations Wear shin guards at practices and games Bring water, or other equipment you may need (gloves, jacket, etc…) Be at practice on time ready to go! Inform Coaches of Injury’s or Illness

Parents Expectations Be an ambassador of the club Be Supportive and positive to your player and their teammates Be supportive to your coach and respect his decisions Respect the officials, rules and the opposition

Schedule Training: Club Still trying for all weather lighted fields, but also working on a backup plan. Need to find out everyone’s availability. Select Season Starts Sat Jan 9th – Ending? Tournaments: For sure COMSTOCK and DAVIS WORLD CUP. Have a few other options.

Impossible Nothing

What can Parents do to help their player improve? Assist your child with soccer home-work Request a player evaluation from the Coaches, and support the coaches evaluation, review it with your player Watch Professional Soccer games on TV and Live with your player Encourage your players passion for the game.

Questions?