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
Assistant Registrar
Jen Penzenik
Coach Administrator
Marcellus Spears
Assistant Coach Administrator
Mike Collins
Referee Administrator
Tomer Amram
Safety Director
Drew Serlin
Child & Volunteer Protection Advocate
Equipment Director
Steve Harfield
EXTRA Play Coordinator
Bobby Cooper

4. Important Dates First Practice – August 26th
First Game – September 9th(EXTRA September 16th)
Last Game – November 4th
Picture Day – September 16th (Shepard)
Coach Appreciation– June 8th (Mitchell Pool)
AreaFest – October 28th (10U and 12U)
No Trophy in Fall, No Picture Day in Spring!!!

5. Division Guidelines Division Duration Players on Field Ball size 5U/6U
(Pre-K & K)
2x15 minute halves
Quick substitution at midpoint of each half
5 minute halftime
3v3
(no goal keeper) 3 8U
(1st & 2nd graders)
2x20 minute halves
5v5
10U
(3rd & 4th graders)
2x25 minute halves
7v7 4
12U
(5th & 6th Graders)
2x30 minute halves
9v9
14U
(7th & 8th Graders)
2x35 minute halves
11v11 5

6. Player Training Weekly professional training (Ryan Anderson)
September 4th thru October 30th
No training on 9/18 and 9/19
Training held at Wilmot school
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
4:30pm - 5:30pm
5U/6U
10U/12U 8U
Goalie
5:30pm – 7:00pm
14U

7. New Sideline Rule
Coaches and players must sit on opposite sideline of spectators
Applies to all levels (5U and above)

8. AYSO EXTRA Boys and Girls team(s) for both the 10U and 12U 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

9. Coach Administrator
Marcellus Spears

10. Training Required Age Appropriate Coach Training Safe Haven
Live coaching courses offered in Deerfield at Patty Turner Center
5U/6U/8U: Sunday 8/26/17 from 10:00a-12:30a
10U/12U: Sunday 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

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

12. What to Do Next! Email parents starting August 27th
Confirm Name, Age, Grade & Gender
Set up team meeting
Schedule practices
Review Each Player form for special conditions/info
Regularly Check website for Schedules/Changes
Have parents download app “GameChanger Team Manager”
Games start September 9th

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

14. Team Practices Plan Practices IN ADVANCE Check field
Be realistic & patient
Check field
Each child should 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

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

16. Game Day Keep players together Have a game plan
If one team is short players, share & rotate shared players
Cheer ALL good plays
GAME IS FOR KIDS / Training Session is for coach
Rain, Snow - We Play
Line up and congrats after – DO NOT FORGET REF

17. Regional Referee Administrator
Tomer Amram

18. Referee Training Regional referee companion course offered at
Chicago Lakefront
Saturday 8/25/18 from1:00-5:00p
Monday 8/27/18 from 6:00-9:30p
Sunday 9/9/18 from 1:00-5:00p
Glenview
Thursday 9/6/18 from 6:15-9:15p
Online free content
aysou.org > My Courses > AYSO's Summary of the Laws of the Game

19. Important Rule Reminders
Heading the ball is NOT allowed 12U and below (restart play w/IFK)
Goalkeeper punts/drop kicks are NOT allowed 10U and below
10U matches 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
BOL are located across the field equidistant between the top of the penalty area and the halfway line
BOL impact: 1) Keeper’s ball distribution 2) Goal kicks 3) Offside (instead of halfway line)
Opponents must retreat behind the BOL for a goal kick or when the Keeper gains possession of the ball
Keeper distributing the ball via a throw, roll or pass, or keeper/player taking a goal kick does not have to wait for opponents to retreat behind the BOL. The ball can be distributed to either side of the BOL.
Opponents may cross the BOL and challenge as soon as the ball is released from Keeper’s hands by throw, roll, or pass.  On goal kicks, opponents may cross the BOL and challenge as soon as the ball is kicked and leaves the penalty area.

21. During all games (5U and above) only one volunteer on the field acting 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

22. Equipment Director
Steve Harfield

23. Uniform Package Multiple size uniforms First Aid kit
Keeper shirt (10U-14U)
Keeper gloves (10U-14U)
2 whistles
Blood shirt

24. Team Bag Contents 2 soccer balls Pump Pinnies Cones
Linesman Flags (10U-14U)
Corner Flags (14U)
2 ice packs

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

26. Shed on west side of Caruso Middle School Pickup Dates:
Tuesday, August 28th 6pm – 8pm Saturday, September 1st 9am – 11am Tuesday, September 3rd

27. Registrar
Eric Meyers

28. Safety Director
Drew Serlin

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

30. 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

31. Child and Volunteer Protection Advocate
Drew Serlin

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

33. Play Soccer - First Game September 9th