1. WELCOME to Deerfield AYSO Region 1007 Coach Orientation
Regional Commissioner
Stuart Slutzky

2. AYSO Philosophies OPEN REGISTRATION EVERYONE PLAYS BALANCED TEAMS
POSITIVE COACHING
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT

3. Key Regional Board Contacts
Board Of Directors Contact on web site
Key Regional Board Contacts
Board Position
Contact
Commissioner
Stuart Slutzky
Registrar
Eric Meyers
Coach Administrator
Marcellus Spears
Referee Administrator
Tomer Amram
Safety Director
Drew Serlin
Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate
Equipment Director
Steve Harfield
EXTRA Play Coordinator
Tomas Rivera
Director of Fields
Ron Storti

4. Important Dates First Practice – August 27th
First Game – September 10th
Last Game – November 5th
Picture Day – September 17th (Shepard)
Coach Appreciation– June 9th (Mitchell Pool)
AreaFest – Spring 2018
No Picture Day in Spring!!!

5. Division Guidelines Division Duration Players on Field Ball size U5/U6
(Pre-K & K)
2x15 minute halves
Quick substitution at midpoint of each half
5 minute halftime
3v3
(no goal keeper) 3 U8
(1st & 2nd graders)
2x20 minute halves
5v5
U10
(3rd & 4th graders)
2x25 minute halves
7v7 4
U12
(5th & 6th Graders)
2x30 minute halves
9v9
U14
(7th & 8th Graders)
2x35 minute halves
11v11 5

6. Player Training Professional trainer from UK International
Dates and times TBD

7. AYSO EXTRA Boys and Girls team(s) for both the U10 and U12 Divisions
“Higher” level of play for those players who possess the appropriate interest, skills and abilities
Enhances each player’s experience and individual growth while maintaining the spirit of AYSO
Spring tryouts for upcoming fall
Not designed to overshadow or harm the standard primary program
Players selected MUST also register and PLAY on a primary team

8. Coach Administrator
Marcellus Spears

9. Training Required Age Appropriate Coach Training Safe Haven
Live coaching courses offered in Deerfield at Patty Turner Center
5U/6U/8U: Saturday 8/26/17 from 10:00a-12:30a
10U/12U: Saturday 8/26/17 from 1:00p-5:00p
Safe Haven
aysou.org > My Courses > AYSO's Safe Haven 
CDC Concussion Awareness
aysou.org > My Courses > CDC: Concussion Course

10. General Information
Advanced Game Cancellations by Commissioner ONLY Thor Guard, lightning & thunder at site by coach/referee Park legally, respect property

11. What to Do NOW! Call Players Confirm Name, Age, Grade & Gender
Set up team meeting
Schedule Training Sessions (starting August 27th)
Review Each Player form for special conditions/info
Regularly Check website for Schedules/Changes
Games start September 10th

12. At Team Meeting Select team parent Arrange extra parent to stay
Select team name
Policies, procedures, safety, rules
Review AYSO Philosophies

13. Training Sessions Plan Training Sessions IN ADVANCE Check field
Be realistic & patient
Check field
Each child to have ball, water & shin guards
Keep drills short
The GAME Teaches
DO NOT LEAVE KIDS
Pick-up/drop-off Procedures
Cancel for Thor Guard, thunder, lightning

14. Game Day Have line-up card done ahead of time
Uniforms & Shin Guards Must be worn
Stay in designated areas
Blood – Stop/clean/cover

15. Game Day Keep players together Have game plan
If one team short players, share & rotate shared player
Cheer ALL good plays
GAME IS FOR KIDS / Training Session is for coach
Prefer AC Ref if no Ref shows
Rain, Snow - We Play
Line up and congrats after – DO NOT FORGET REF

16. Regional Referee Administrator
Tomer Amram

17. Referee Training
Basic Referee live course offered at Glenview Park Center
Sunday 8/27/16 from 10:00a-5:00p (lunch provided)
Online free content
aysou.org > My Courses > AYSO's Summary of the Laws of the Game

18. Rule Changes
Heading the ball and/or Goalkeeper punts/drop kicks are NOT allowed in 10U/12U
10U matches now include build-out lines to promote development of technical skills by giving the attacking team more room to develop an attack from the defensive third in an unpressured setting
Build-out lines shall be placed across the field equidistant between the top of the penalty area and the halfway line
Build-out line (instead of the halfway line) now used for determining offside infraction
Opposing players must move back behind the build-out line for a goal kick or when the Goalkeeper has possession of the ball
Goalkeeper or player taking goal kick does not have to wait for opposing players to move behind the build-out line.  However, they must distribute the ball to a teammate inside the build-out line.
Opposing players may challenge as soon as the Goalkeeper releases the ball by throw, roll, or pass.  On goal kicks, opposing players may challenge as soon as the ball is kicked.  (Note that this is different from the requirement of when the ball is in play.  On a goal kick the ball is not in play until it leaves the penalty area.)
Build-out lines do NOT apply to 12U, free kicks or normal play

20. During a U5 and U6 only one volunteer on the field as a referee, all other coaches must be on the sidelines
Youth Referees are to be respected
Any issues or questions concerning the Laws of the Game administered during game day can be ed to

21. Equipment Director
Steve Harfield

22. Uniform Package Multiple size uniforms First Aid kit
Keeper shirt (U10-U14)
Keeper gloves (U10-U14)
2 whistles
Blood shirt

23. Team Bag Contents 2 soccer balls Pump Pinnies Cones
Linesman Flags (U10-U14)
Corner Flags (U12-U14)
2 ice packs

24. Still have your bag? Bring list to shed of what you need
Higher Fees if bags missing

25. Shed on west side of Caruso Middle School Pickup Dates:
Sunday, August 27th 10am – 12pm U10 and above-Team Bags Only Monday, August 28th 6pm – 8pm Wednesday, August 30th Saturday, September 2nd

26. Registrar
Eric Meyers

27. Safety Director
Drew Serlin

28. Safety First Always check fields for safety
Thor Guard – Lightning Prediction System
No Jewelry – PERIOD, even string bracelets
No Pets

29. Injuries
Incident report must be completed by coach and sent to if injury occurs during game or practice that requires medical attention
Incident form can be found at
Players with a hard cast or brace, even with doctor's clearance, MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN TRAINING OR GAMES
Head and Assistant Coaches both must have copies of medical forms at all AYSO activities

30. Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate
Drew Serlin

31. Certificate Verification
Background Checks
Coach Certification requirements
2 Adults MANDATORY
NO unregistered adults or kids on field

32. Play Soccer - First Game September 10th