COACHES MEETING U4-U10

Checks- Referee Fees  Home team pays the referees  U4 - $16 for the Center – No Lines  U5/6 - $16 for the Center – No Lines  U7/8 - $20 for the Center – No Lines  U9/10- $23 for the Center - $16 each Line **Break the check into exact amounts for each game and each referee. The referees do NOT make change at the fields.

Schedule  Review your schedule carefully before the season begins.  No changes will be made unless we missed one of your listed conflicts or a school activity.  School activities must take away enough to leave less than the PLAYING minimum. Need proof of players participation in school event.

North Texas Rosters  Double check your roster for your current players.  Only players on your roster may practice with your team.  Notify Janet, our registrar, if your roster is incorrect.  ALL players need to be entered into your Got Soccer account WITH a photo.  ALWAYS bring your roster to every game.

Game Sheets  Print your game sheet from GotSoccer before each game.  If you forget your game sheet, there are blank forms available in the barn at the fields.  U4-U8 will exchange game sheets so a manager/parent can check off the players at the start of each quarter. Give the game sheet to the referee at the end of the game.  U9/10 will give game sheets to the referee before the game.

Game Day  If a child is missing, please note on the game sheet.  If a player gets sick/hurt during play and can not continue, please make sure that gets noted on the game sheet.  Please do not write in the misconduct section as this is for the referees.  Each team is required to provide two corner flags prior to the start of the game.  The home team sits on the North or West side of the field.

Game Day  U4 8 minute quarters with a half time  U5/6 10 minute quarters with a half time  U7/8 11 minute quarters with a half time  U9/10 25 minute halves with a half time

Touchline Behavior  Coaches are responsible for his/her touchline.  It is your responsibility to keep your sideline calm.  If a coach, spectator or player is sent away from the field, that person must sit out the next game and a sit out verification must be completed.  Referees do not show red cards to coaches or spectators. If they are told to leave, they must leave the complex immediately.

Tablet –  During weekend games, team Managers or Coaches have the capability to text the Board Member/Field Coordinator on duty regarding problems on their field.  This is for EMERGENCIES ONLY! This could include hurt players, fights, red cards where ejected person will not leave, or out of control sidelines.  They will read the text and respond to it OR come to your field. If you do not get an immediate response do not get impatient. They could be handling another situation or be temporarily away from the tablet.  Please do not text the Board member unless you are at the Harold Patterson Complex playing a game.

Trash  Please pick up trash after each game. If there is trash on your sideline when you arrive, please notify the Field Coordinator on duty.  Teams can be fined $25-$100 for leaving trash.

Referees  Any concerns/comments/praise, please complete the referee evaluation on our website.  Greg Kenrick is our Referee Liaison and will receive, read and follow up as needed.  Please be respectful of the referee at ALL times.  Assistant Referees on U9/10 matches will usually be young and/or new referees, so be especially careful in how you address them.

Rain Outs or other Cancellations  Watch the website for rain out information. You may check the website, download the app on your smart phone or call  Watch the website for reschedules – it is your responsibility to find the new game time and communicate that to your parents. They will usually be rescheduled within a couple of days.

ASA Office Information    fax  Registrar – Janet -  Office Manager – Sarah -  Office Assistant – Veronica -  Office Hours  MWF 10:00AM-4:00PM  Tue. 10:00AM-6:00PM  Thur. 2:00PM-8:00PM

Thank You!  Thank you for volunteering to coach. We know it is a huge commitment and it is greatly appreciated.  Kevin Higgins VP of Recreational  Michelle Hennessy Recreational Coordinator