1. SOMERSWORTH HIGH SCHOOL

2. Boys Soccer Program User Fee What is a user fee? A set price that each athletic program sets for it’s players in order to fund aspects of the program. What does it cover? Referees Trainer State Fees How much is the user fee? $120.00 How do I go about paying the user fee? There will be fund raising options that athletes can part take in that will cover ALL user fee costs if the player wishes Players may also pay the flat fee out of their pocket It doesn’t matter to me if you would rather mow lawns or referee games on Saturdays to pay off the user fee as long as you pay it When must this be paid? Must have it paid by end of preseason- pay upfront and then get money back if you fundraise r Can work on adjusted payment plan for financially burdened athletes

3. GOALS AND EXPECTATIONS Player- What are your personal goals as a player? What are your team goals for the season? What are your expectations and goals for the coaching staff? Parent- Goals/ Expectations for your athlete Goals/ Expectations for the program Goals/ Expectations for the coaching staff Take a minute to answer these three questions on your note card- ask this to yourself “I would consider this a successful season if at the end of the year…”- and then apply it to each bullet

4. Athlete Expectations Weekly Progress report signed by teacher Over all Grade-behavior-hw-tests Maintain a C Average or better in all classes Come to EVERY practice unless approved by Coach and Athletic Director Dress up for home games- Jersey’s for away games Be on time for bus… the bus waits for NO ONE Besides me Represent SHS proudly everywhere you go- Upstanding conduct and behavior Attend Soccer Fund Raisers (Unless coach notified) Attend team nights (Unless Coach notified) Adhere to SHS drug and alcohol policies Respect- Players- Coaches-Yourself Account for the Athletic User Fee Come prepared with soccer ball-shin guards-mouth guards- socks- water bottle EVERY PRACTICE Commit everything you have to the program, to your teammates, and to making yourself the BEST soccer player you can be- **Failure to adhere to these rules results in diminished, forfeited playing time, or game suspensions- Possibly being removed from the team**

5. Parent Expectations Pick your child up promptly after games and practices Conduct yourselves like adults at all SHS and soccer team functions In this program you’re a “team fan” not a “my kid fan” Be a NASCAR owner… Making sure your athlete has a proper nutrition- eating the right things Making sure your athlete gets the proper amount of sleep for recovery Be involved with your athlete’s academics and scheduling- routine Please don’t hesitate to contact me to voice any questions or concerns you may have about the program or your athlete

6. Coach Expectations Maintain Safety of all athletes at all times Emphasizes academics and family over sports Open communication- transparency of program Instill confidence, teamwork, hard work, and good sportsmanship in all athletes Act as a role model and mentor that promotes responsibility, maturity, and integrity in all of their players Provide coaching feedback and areas of improvement for every player Prepares athletes mentally and physically to play competitive high school soccer Sets achievable goals for team and each individual athlete- Coach Conferences

7. Boosters & Fundraising Congratulations! If you are a player in this program or parent of a player in this program… you’re a boosters member!! WE NEED YOU!!!! **Many Hands Make Light Work!** **Not everyone can help with everything, but if everyone does something, it will all get done!**

8. Boys Soccer Boosters Board Members TWO board members from EACH class Obligations 2-3 offseason meetings (more at the board’s digression) Looks into potential fundraisers Offers fundraiser list and votes on final events Board votes on decided events and expenditures In communication with event contacts Host a Team Night Provide for food for events such as Pre Season BBQ, Senior Night Game, End of Season Award Night Solicit donations for fundraising events Volunteers for Maintenance Projects (if recruiting for shed project?) Chaperones at Event such as drivers for blitz night, Helping at carwash or working at Senior Night Game Photographers for Events and photos from the past four years

9. Current Booster Needs Awards Night Items Senior Night Gifts Food for different events: Team Nights-Senior Night Games Ect. Maintain enough money to cover user fee Allows us to postpone having to pay the amount 1 week into preseason- gives parents and athletes more time to come up with the money Equipment Needs- Nets- game balls - aeration and field maintenance- ect. T Shirts- Warm ups– Ect.

10. 2015 Fund Raising Events (Coach Carrington)-Mandatory for all players Dunkin’ Donuts Cards- Organized by Coach Carrington and the money is strictly used toward reliving financial stress put on by the user fee- Reimbursement Sell 20 cards and you pay for your entire user fee Any cards over 20 goes to the program There are bonuses provided by the athletic card organization (Hoodies- T- Shirts- Bags- Sometimes $) Sell for 1-2 weeks Blitz night- Divide up into groups and blanket the town(s) then meet at an athlete’s home TBD – collect money- eat dinner Practice 2:30-4:00 and then Blitz 5-8:00ish

11. Car Wash- (Mandatory) Place= TBD (VIP?) Sunday August 23 rd – 10:00-3 :00 Before the Alumni Game- Buckets Sponges Towels Hoses Soap 2 HOUR SHIFTS!!! SIGN UP NOW!!!

12. Team Nights (Total of 3) Supply a place to conduct team night Organize what food people are bringing or supply all food Usually 1hs 30min – 2 hr commitment Supervise and ensure safety of all athletes- Athletes may not leave unless they drive themselves- parent picks them up or there is permission and confirmation by parent to go home with another player. 1 st = 8/27 TBD Location and time 2 nd = 9/10 Smith House 3 rd = 10/6 Pincince House

13. Senior Night Senior night JV concession Varsity concession Setup Clean up Food donations Team booklet- photos- ads- setup

14. Program (2 People) Senior Night Complete Varsity and JV rosters Pictures of players Excerpt and description of senior Stats & season record page Finding local businesses to take out ad’s – business card sized “Friends of Boys Soccer” = A donation of$5 or $10 gets your name on a list

15. CONTACT INFORMATION Head Coach Carrington mcarrington@sau56.org Mr.C_englishteach@yahoo.com JV Coach Rideout crideout@sau56.org Team Website= WWW.SHSBoysSoccer.weebly.comWWW.SHSBoysSoccer.weebly.com ALL KINDS OF STUFF- Latest updates will be posted here so PLEASE visit it frequently!!! Phone # 1-603-988-6406 BEFORE YOU LEAVE I NEED UPDATED E MAIL ADDRESSES!!! PLAYER & PARENT- SEE THE CONTACT SHEETS!!!!!