Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Spring ‘07 U5 – U8 Coaches Kickoff Meeting April 4, 2007

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Agenda SYS U6 – U8 Details Referees Cancellation/Rescheduling U5 – U8 Coaching Ideas and Assistance Q&A Age Group Coordinators

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Board Roster President (vacating 7/1/07) Dick Bertrand President (starting 7/1/07) Ron Weeden Vice President Bob Birney Secretary Bob Garvey Treasurer Mike Rezuke Registrar Bob Platz Referee Assignor Mindy McKenzie-Hebert Equipment Manager Ken Ouellette Player/Coach Development (U10+) Roy Pedersen Player/Coach Development (Mini)Ron Weeden Field Manager Open

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Board Roster U-5 Coordinator John Curtis U-6 Coordinator Ron Weeden U-7 CoordinatorJim Egan U-8 Coordinator Jim McKay Boys U10 Coordinator Lisa Morgera Girls U10 Coordinator Christine Dunphy Boys U-12 Coordinator Jimmy Riley Girls U-12 Coord.Ray Orciuch Senior Boys CoordinatorAndrea Burns Senior Girls Coordinator Allen Jarrell Fund Raising Coordinator Brenda Rollins MAYS Representative Bob Reichheld Assabet Representative Greg Balukonis Website ManagerOpen

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Season 8 Games Season starts April 14 th Play both Saturdays during vacation No games on Memorial day weekend Season ends June 9th

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Teams – Spring 2007 U5 – 14 (3v3) U6 – 14 (3v3) U7 – 10 (4v4) U8 – 8 (6v6) U10 – 15(6v6) U12 –11 (8v8) U14 – 8(11v11) U18 - 2(11v11) 82

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer FIELDS are Not Open Maybe…April 9 th Move goals for practice! Field closing posted 3pm weekdays 7am Saturday 10am Sunday

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Field Set Up Saturday April 7 th - Noon Municipal Field (across from Paton School) Need 8 volunteers with 2 trucks Check Field website for field opening status!!! Will be posted next to Municipal Field block

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Game Fields U5 and U6 – Municipal – 10 fields U7 - Foundation Right – 4 fields U8 - Glavin 6 - Practice: Floral St. School

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Map of Glavin G5 11v11 8v8 G4 6v6 G3 6v6 G-6 6v6 Lake Street P G1 11v11 8v8 G2 6v6 Practice P

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Municipal Field

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Coach’s Responsibilities Work through Age Group coordinator Set example for SYS – Zero tolerance Keep score differential under 6 Make certain every player is picked up before you go home

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer TROPHIES SYS will provide – Trophies – Medals All other trophies are prohibited

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer CORI Forms Coaches Corner CORI Checks tab on left Online form – Verify that you are current

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer SELECTED RULES FOR U-6, U-7 & U-8

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Equipment Ken Ouellette

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Equipment What should you have? At least 3 appropriate size soccer balls. 15 to 20 orange discs. Practice vests. Medical kits. Game Ball

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Equipment Players – NO Jewelry, Casts, Hair Beads, or Splints !!! – Knee/Elbow Pads must have protective padding – Shin guards are a must!! – Cleats are highly recommended

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Equipment Who do I contact? Age group coordinator Equipment Manager - Ken Ouellette

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Referee Program Mindy McKenzie-Hebert CELL

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Referees U8 – Yes U7 – Some games All other games to be refereed by coaches or parents No coaches on the field for U7 or U8 “helping” players

Process for Rescheduling Home Games Tom Zavasky Rescheduling Coordinator

Process for Rescheduling Home Games Any games that are POSTPONED or require rescheduling for any reason Rainouts will be posted at least 2 hours before first game time on the SYS web site If YOU cancel a game – U7 or U8, let AGC know so they can inform Referee Coordinator

Process for Rescheduling Home Games U5 & U6 – Work out reschedule with other coach U7/U8 – Work out reschedule with other coach if you do not want a referee U8 or U7 if you want a referee – Use Coaches Clinic link for rescheduling games Games must be rescheduled during one of the teams practices if you do not use rescheduling link…remember to ask other coach if you share a practice field (U7)

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Coach and Player Development Ron Weeden

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Coach and Player Development Please review the SYS website for information Check out new links and downloadable coach’s manual ~ review practice plans for ideas ~ me with any ideas or questions!

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer USA vs. Europe European youth soccer players are more comfortable with the ball than their American counterparts Why???? Because they get more touches!!!!

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer USA In 90 minutes, practice consists of approximately: 15 minutes: Running/stretching without the ball - 0 touches 15 minutes: Running around the field with a partner and passing the ball touches 20 minutes: Shooting drill / 2 lines toward a big goal touches 20 minutes: Shooting / Crossing drill...1 player crossing, 2 players attacking goal touches 20 minutes: 7 vs 7 scrimmage - 50 touches Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 425 touches

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Europe In 90 minutes, practice consists of approximately: 15 minutes: Individual fast foot work warm up touches 15 minutes: Fast foot work with passive defender touches 20 minutes: 1 vs 1 competition touches 20 minutes: 2 vs 2 competition touches 20 minutes: 3 vs 3 competition touches Total number of touches in 90 minutes = 2,100

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer USA vs. Europe Assuming 2 practices X 18 weeks USA – 15,300 per year Europe – 75,600 per year Youth Soccer Career – 500,000 more by Europe Take a step back and not worry about drills and just play games of 1 vs 1, 2 vs 2, 3 vs 3 and 5 vs 5 at practice with little instruction Small sided competitions unintentionally/naturally teach the game to the players with little input from coaches.

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Questions?

Avoid Lines at practice One player dominating game or practice Running up the score Yelling at other coach or referee Coaching like the players are in high school Talking/Teaching or doing one thing for too long Not having practice scripted

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer Do Come to practice prepared and on time Promote “touches” with the ball Promote small sided practice Create fair opportunities for all of your and the other team’s players Let the kids play with minimal coaching Have fun and create a fun environment!

Shrewsbury Youth Soccer In Summary THANK YOU!!!! U5,U6, U7, & U8 Breakout Sessions Cori Forms Letters Home – Complete tonight! Equipment Uniforms