1. North Vancouver FC
U11-U12 Coach Orientation

2. Outline This Orientation will cover: Section 1: The Role of the Coach
Section 2: Communications
Section 3: Planning For Next Season
a)Non-Technical
b)Technical

3. Section 1: Role of Head Coach
Recruit and assign other team officials and manage their responsibilities
Responsible for parent management on your team
Be the main point of contact and source of information for team
Plan, prepare, and conduct organized practices for your team and provide a safe, fun and healthy learning environment
Managing & disciplining players. Set & maintain expectations
Pre-season/Pre-phase Meeting and Follow Ups
Conduct yourself in an ethical and sportsmanlike manner at all times

4. Manager Reports to the Head Coach
Provides a positive example to the players, parents and coaches.
Duties as assigned by the Head Coach including: uniform distribution; scheduling; score reporting; and communication with players and parents
Is an integral part of the team staff

5. AGC AGC Forms non-select teams, helps recruit team
officials and oversees age-group teams
Point of contact between Club and team,
and communicates important information
Provides ongoing support and helps to
manage issues
AGC
Coach &
Manager

6. Section 2: Communications
In this section, we will look at:
Ongoing support for players, parents and volunteers
The Questions Protocol
Steps for managing issues
Overview of our website

7. Ongoing Club Support You Contacts Orientation & Courses
Advice & Guidance
Planning

8. or Director/Operations or Registrar
Questions Protocol
Players &
Parents
Manager
or Head Coach
AGCs
Technical Director
or Director/Operations or Registrar
Committee
or Board

9. Steps for Managing Issues
1. Gather the facts
2. Consider potential consequences
3 Look at the policies and guidelines
4. Consider options
5. Decide on a course of action

10. Scenario
Here is a scenario for you to look at……

11. Website

12. Section 3:Planning For Next Season: Non-Technical
Schedules U11/U12 Div1&2 (BCCSL) & 3 (in District):
Changes to team contacts for BCCSL schedule and NVFC Website
Fluid Roster Process and Guest Players at Practice:
Fields:Condition, Status, Set Up, Liner & Key to sheds/goals on Fields/Maps Page under RESOURCES tab:
8 Aside Goals to be locked up after last game at grass fields; keys can be bought at Delbrook Rec Center
Confirm game details with opposition by 7pm Fridays
Report Scores to AGC for House Teams
Division Re-Alignments of Teams and/or divisions after 5 to 6 weeks

13. Planning For Next Season: Non-Technical continued…
Refs: Missing or Feedback See Referees Page:
Equipment Distribution Day: ID cards, team package, CRC information
Practice allocation aiming late June, request deadline May31. No extra turf
Uniforms, Branding, Sponsorship Rules. Primary Red/Home Changes
NVFC Team, Coach and Player Development Initiatives
Soccer Bodies Hierarchy: Team, Club, District, League, BCSA, CSA
Looking Ahead: Overview of Evaluations & Levels of Play For Next Season
U13 and up soccer levels/tiers hierarchy

14. Key Dates August Uniform and Equipment distribution
September U11 and up season starts
Mid September U5 to U10 season starts
Mid December Winter Break
Late February Season Ends
June Annual General Meeting

15. Section 3:Planning For Next Season: Technical
Playing Time Policy-minimum ½ game every game for U11/U12
Review of On Field Session
Roles and Responsibilities of 8 aside positions on Coach Development page
Coaching Style and Philosophy
Coaching Outcome vs Intention
BCCSL League and District Discipline and Refs
Game Management: Interactions with other teams and clubs

16. Thank you
I would again like to thank you for volunteering for North Vancouver FC.
The Club appreciates your hard work and dedication