Welcome In Town Coaches August 28, 2012

 President – Keith Lippert  Vice President – Iqbal Khan  MU5 Coordinator – Gary Alperson  MU6 Coordinator – Gary Alperson  U7 Coordinator – Daniel Zuba  U8 Coordinator – Louise Garone  Mini Player Development – Ken Ward  Referee Assignor – Jorge Deleon  Game Rescheduler – David Rocco

 1,200 Players 560 Travel 640 Mini  100+ Teams  200+ Coaches  22 Board Members  Over 23 Fields

 8 Games  Season starts Sept 8 th  Games will be played on Saturday – Columbus Day Weekend  Season ends beginning Nov

 ◦ Contacts ◦ Field Status (Rain Outs) ◦ Notices and Important Dates ◦ Code of Conduct, By-laws, etc.  SportsManager

 Coaches Responsibilities ◦ Work through Age Group Coordinator ◦ Contact information – Emergency list always ◦ Set example for SYS  Zero tolerance on Misconduct/Bad Behavior / Bullying ◦ Fair Competition/Work with Opposing Coach ◦ Make certain every child is picked up before you go home! ◦ Bad Weather  Thunder and Lightning (at first sound or sight off the field, can not return until 30 minutes after last sound or sight!)

 Ball Size: ◦ 3 for U5, U6, U7, U8  Games: ◦ 2 sides for U5, U6, U7, U8  Players: ◦ 3 for U5, U6 ◦ 4 for U7, U8  Length of Game: ◦ 4 quarters for U5, U6, U7, U8  Out of Bounds: ◦ New Ball for U5, U6 ◦ Throw in and corner kicks for U7, U8  Substitutions: ◦ Anytime for U5, U6, ◦ Announce to Referee for U7, U8 U10 – Size 4, 6 v 6, 2 halves, refs…

Kicks – Between goal and corner flag Teammates – Positioned for pass and control Opposite team – Must all be at half field on kick Up to opposing coaches to monitor this and “pull back” if needed

Parents  Codes of Conduct (see website) Distribute Parent’s Code of Conduct at FIRST Practice  Keep Parents on end lines behind goals for mini games and opposite side of players for in-town games Players  ½ Game per player  Be there at least 15 minutes early

 Fitness  Decision making  Commitment  Team work  Leadership  Fair play  Pushing oneself beyond comfortable bounds/artificial limits  Stress responsibility (water / ball / shirts tucked in)

U7 and below  Dribble: all sides of feet, out of trouble, past someone  Soft first touch U8-U10  More Dribbling  Shielding  Introduce Proper Shooting and Passing

 Website: Coaches, U5-U10  Pre-made practices – click and print  G-Course (on-line at Mass Youth Soccer)  Attend a Travel Game

 Players ◦ NO Jewelry, Casts, Hair Beads, or Splints ◦ Knee/Elbow Pads must have protective padding ◦ Shin guards are a must ◦ Cleats are highly recommended

 Three size 3 balls (4 for U10 intown)  10 to 20 orange discs  Practice vests  Medical Kits

 Move the Goals for Practice!  Field Closings are posted on the website  Field Status ◦ Updated by 3pm weekday ◦ Updated by 7am weekends

Contact: David Rocco: Game Re-scheduler Jorge Deleon: Referee Assignor Process: U5 – U6: Coordinate a date and time workable by both coaches, use one of your practice nights for the field U7 – U8 – U10: Submit a request via SYS website to assign a ref

 SYS will provide ◦ Trophies or ◦ Medals  All other trophies are prohibited  NOT for U10 Intown

 Treat all injuries with concern  Parent’s decision on next step  Take control of YOUR player’s safety  CONCUSSIONS

 Shop SYS Gear on website - Portion of your purchase goes to SYS fundraising

We are a non-profit Company donation Company match for your volunteer time What does your company offer? Michelin Partnership

Take Advantage of SYS Coaching Development Program Have Fun! You Are SYS!

Be Flexible !!!! Over Communicate !!!! Player Evaluations – U8 and U10 Indoor Soccer